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> Do the cars in snow country like in such places as Canada, Minnesota,
> and the Dakotas. Do the cars wear out prematurely over there because
> of the cold? Do such cars need more servicing somehow? Even if some
> owners use engine block heaters wont they still have more frequent
> transmission problems, chassis issues and all other drivetrain
> problems?
>
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> East-

No, the longevity of a vehicle has nothing to do with the weather. As
always, it boils down to how well the car is maintained. HOWEVER, a poorly
maintained vehicle will rust a lot faster if driven in areas where lots of
salt is used on the highways in the winter. Northern cars that are not
properly maintained tend to be junked earlier than necessary due to the
simple rusting away of body panels. That is, there might be a lot of life
left on the engine, tranny, suspension, etc., but the owner gets rid of the
thing because it is ugly as Hell. -Dave