Parked cars with their windshield wipers pointed towards the sky are a common sight in cold climates during the winter. It’s a sign that snow and ice is forecasted. Even though it looks a bit silly, ...

If ice and snow are in the forecast, chances are you’ll spot parked cars with their windshield wipers up and pointed outward like spindly arms. It’s a popular practice. The Farmer’s Almanac once ...

Living in Ireland means dealing with rain – and lots of it. With an average annual rainfall of approximately 1,230mm and some western regions receiving over 3,000mm yearly, Irish drivers face between ...

Have you ever walked through a parking lot and spotted a car with a plastic bag over the rear windshield wiper? Odd as it may look, there is one practical reason why drivers do this: Protecting their ...