Posted by Abimbola Davies
on September 03, 2026
With Winter in full swing, the morning commute just got a whole lot chillier. And of course, your car’s heater chose this time at out of all the months in the year to break down! Just the thought of driving without heat sends chills down our spine. Since buying a brand new car heater may not be in the budget this month or maybe not for the next six months, we’ve put together a list of ways that you can brave the winter chill during your morning commute.
Portable Car Heater
You are going to need this. Depending on where you live the early morning temperatures may sit anywhere between 40 degrees and below freezing. Let’s just put it this way, even California is cold. And this is not the “Oh its cold by California standards” kind of cold. It is really cold on the Golden Coast. Bring a portable heater with you to get your car warm and toasty. Since these heaters are small and compact, you are going to need a little more back up to get the job done.
Selk’bag
Selk’bags are what you bring in when you need the job done right. A portable car heater is good for easing the cutthroat morning chill, but a Selk’bag keeps it out. Great as an additional layer on top of your normal clothes, they add an extra layer of insulation. If you are that friend that is pretty indecisive and as a result still does not have a Selk’bag, then ask yourself this: Does your car feel like a freezer every morning? Are your fingertips on the verge of developing frostbite? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you need a Selk’bag today and not tomorrow.
Warm Up Your Car Before Driving
Have you ever notice people jump straight into their car and drive off? Well, those are one of the perks of having a functioning heater. The heat will eventually kick in! Instead of sitting in an icebox for the next 30 plus minutes, take a few additional minutes to warm up your engine. This won’t all of a sudden turn your ride into an oven, but it does help to warm-up the entire car.
Winter is out with a vengeance this season and your car’s heater bailed on you when you needed it most. Stick to our tips and you’ll defrost by the time Spring comes around.
