Every drop of 5 to 6 degrees Celsius costs your tires about 1 psi, which is why the TPMS light comes on with the first hard frost. Here is how to check pressure cold, what value to aim for and when to see an installer.

A squeal when braking, a metallic grinding noise or a pulsing pedal point to worn pads, often below 3 mm of friction material. Use your seasonal tire changeover to have the brakes inspected, and learn when the rotors need to go too.

Tires stored dry, out of the sun and away from electric motors last several extra seasons. Learn the stacked and hanging methods, storage bags and why more and more garages offer seasonal storage.