Blog Practical car care advice from the Dave’s Automotive Repair team in West Chester, PA, serving Chester County since 1976. Winter Car Checklist for Chester County Drivers: Why Cars Won’t Start in the Cold and What to Check Firstby DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVENovember 5, 2026If your car won’t start on a cold morning, check the battery first. What to check before the first hard freeze: battery, tires, coolant, washer fluid and brakes.