BUFFALO, N.Y. — A lot of people start their vehicles early to warm them when it's cold, whether you run out to your car quickly or you’re one of the lucky ones with a remote starter. You might be more comfy on your drive, but is it good for your vehicle? AAA has some advice. 

All your vehicle needs is about 30 seconds to get the oil moving and it’s good to go. Beyond that, as long as you’re not fighting snow or ice, you don’t need to warm up your vehicle.

And if you do, be careful. Taking a look under the hood, the warm-ups impact your battery. It could eventually lead to trouble, especially if you keep starting it when the remote start has turned off. The reason for that is every time you start the vehicle, especially when it's cold, it takes 15 to 20 minutes to recharge the energy in the battery that you just used to start it.

Batteries in New York state last between three and five years, according to AAA. Engines are made to be "under load," which means they are moving the vehicle, not idling in the parking lot or driveway.

"Another thing we see is people kinda moving the wiper up and just leaving it," said Dan Fisher, ERS dispatch manager with AAA. "If you feel down there, there's a spring in there. Doing that too often will wear out that spring."

Fisher also recommends vehicle owners watch out for any electrical components. Those could wear and tear.

Remember the coin trick to check your tire treads. Place any coin except a dime into the treads, and if you can see the top of the president's head, it's time for new tires. Also, the cold makes the air pressure in your tires drop. So check it when the tires are still cold, before you drive, and make sure they are at the factory recommended pressure.