What to do when the heater breaks

There are few experiences as frustrating as driving down the road on a cold winter day and realizing your heater has stopped working, especially if you remember that the lack of heat could signal a major mechanical problem in your car.

Here are some strategies to try in this situation, recommended by approved auto repair specialists Jeffrey Boone and Ed Kriston of the Towson office of AAA Mid-Atlantic, headquartered in Wilmington, Del.