>> My dad has had more old bangers than I've had hot dinners, but I've 
>> never seen problems starting the car because of the weather.
> 
> I can't believe anyone who has lots of old bangers has never needed to 
> get out the WD-40 in wet conditions to start the engine.  In cold 
> conditions the oil just gets thicker, if the engine is a bit 
> "temperamental" then a very cold morning can make it difficult to start.

Oh, he's had plenty of cars that *never* start properly. But I guess in 
the UK it just never gets cold enough to significantly effect things one 
way or the other...

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