Some mechanics might offer the option of bypassing the heater core.

It’s not an ideal solution.

Still, there are other ways to work around the problem.

Three types of portable car heaters: residential, 12v, and propane

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There’s lots more to know aboutusing a space heater as an electric car heater.

Heaters that rely on incomplete combustion carry the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

As tohow well these heaters workis concerned, your mileage is going to vary.

Still, you have to think about how much power the heater is drawing.

However, both are more expensive to purchase and require some installation work.

Just confirm to bundle up first.