The NAPA Auto Parts Blog

It’s winter, perhaps the most annoying time of the year for drivers, especially if you start the car to begin warming it up and get no response when you turn the key or press the start button. A battery can drain at any time of the year, but it’s more likely in winter.

Batteries have a habit of failing at the worst possible moment. You’re running late, it’s cold out, maybe you’re even in a parking lot, and when you turn the key… nothing. Maybe a weak click, if you’re lucky. The good news is that a drained battery doesn’t always mean a ruined day. In many cases, […]

In Canada’s winter weather, road salt is as much a part of winter as snowbanks, icy windshields, and warming up the car. While road salt is essential for keeping roads safe, it’s also one of the most damaging substances your vehicle encounters. When salt sits on your car, it chemically speeds up the rusting process […]

When your vehicle’s cooling and heating system fails, the results can range from uncomfortable to dangerous. In cold Canadian weather—where winter driving already tests your car’s limits—knowing how to respond when your engine overheats or your heater stops working can save you from breakdowns, costly repairs, and unsafe driving conditions. Here’s an essential guide to […]

Roadside emergencies can happen at any time, but they tend to be more common in the winter. From a battery that’s drained too fast to a scary skid into a snowbank, cold weather only adds to the list of unexpected situations you might encounter on the road. Follow this winter emergency kit checklist to prepare […]

Running out the door and forgot it’s winter? With the winter weather approaching, many drivers forget to leave extra time in the morning to let their car warm up, brush off the snow, scrape off the ice, and clear the windshield. Worse still: you get to your car and can’t even open the door! A […]

Reduced cranking power can indicate that battery failure is imminent. However, it can also simply be your car complaining about the cold. In this blog post, we’ll cover what cranking power is, how it connects to your vehicle’s electrical system, and more.