Paul Brand, motoring columnist for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis for the past 23 years. He is author of How to Repair Your Car and How to Repair Your Pickup or SUV (both from Motorbooks). He also is a driving instructor with the Skip Barber Racing School and teaches law-enforcement pursuit driving. He is based in Lake Placid, Florida. www.StarTribune.com
Winter weather brings slippery roads and reduced visibility. Is your car up to the challenge? Simple things to do to…