The TCS says it has been inundated with call-outs as freezing temperatures grip the country.
Patrol officers carried out more than two thousand interventions on Monday alone - double the usual number.
Most were caused by flat batteries, which lose capacity in cold weather.
Drivers are being advised to switch off power-hungry devices before starting their cars.
The motoring organisation also warns that leaving engines running unnecessarily is illegal and can lead to an on-the-spot fine.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
