DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The cold temperatures are here and they brought in a wintry mix across the region.

Friday's weather was just a taste of what could come as winter creeps up. So just like you bring the extra blankets down from the attic, it's time to make sure your car and home are ready for the cold temperatures.

Eyewitness News spoke with Steve Seargeant over at Mr. Transmission in Cary who says the cold air can impact your battery.

"The battery doesn't want to charge itself as easily and as readily until it gets itself warmed up," said Seargeant. "So that's just giving you an indication your battery might need to be charged or might need to be replaced."

He added the colder months could also cause more yellow lights in the dashboard, like tire pressure.

"That little light co

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