This story was updated in November 2025. Between the numb hands and the bulky layers of winter gear that make it nearly impossible to move gracefully, working on your car in a cold garage just isn’t ...

A very cold and wet camping experience a few weeks ago reminded me of the importance of a good heater in your rig. Upon arriving at camp, I discovered that one of my water jugs had leaked about two ...

I got given a 5kW heater for the workshop, powered by diesel fuel and colloquially known as a ‘Chinese diesel heater’ (right) – they seem to be based on designs from German companies Webasto and ...