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Ron explains what modern vehicles really need, why safety and visibility matter more than internet myths, and when a short warm-up actually makes sense—especially in cold Northeast mornings. Plus, why using hot water on an icy windshield is a very bad idea, how idling laws factor in, and what older vehicles still demand in freezing temps. The conversation wraps up with advice on buying a car as a gift—why the big bow looks great in commercials, but real-world car buying should be an experience, not a surprise. Catch Ron every other week on Mendte in the Morning, WOR, and listen to Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor wherever you get your podcasts on the iHeartRadio app.  Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":300.0,"endTime":310.0,"type":"term","title":"de-icing your car","url":"/glossary/de-icing-your-car","quote":"You know, Ron, you made me think when you were talking earlier about de-icing your car, I was seeing all these videos over the weekend...","canonicalId":"term:de-icing-your-car","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"De-icing refers to removing ice from a vehicle’s exterior, especially the windshield and windows, so that visibility is restored. Common methods include using a scraper, applying an ice melt solution, or carefully heating the glass.","simplifiedExplanation":"When a car’s windows are covered in ice, people try to melt it so they can see. 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