Author Larry Wilks Car Expert Posted in 13/11/2023 Should I Warm Up My Car Before Driving in Winter? Questions › Category: Ask An Expert › Should I Warm Up My Car Before Driving in Winter? 1 Vote Up Vote Down Larry Wilks asked 4 weeks ago Is it necessary to let my car idle to warm up during cold weather before driving off? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Paul Hadley Staff answered 4 weeks ago Modern cars don't require extensive idling to warm up the engine. In fact, the best way to warm up a car's engine is to drive it gently at the start. Idling for too long can waste fuel and cause engine wear. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me