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Washing Away Winter
he birds are radiantly chirping as the winter retreats. If your car could chirp, it may have something to say about the condition it’s in. Winter has finally slowed for many parts of the country, leaving in its wake a hoard of dirty vehicles. And although happy at the sight of melting snow and sunny skies, drivers may be less than pleased to deal with the salt and dirt buildup on their cars from a long battle with winter.
and is best removed sooner rather than later.
CAR WASH
It is imperative to thoroughly wash the undercarriage of your car. This is because salt sucks up the moisture in the humid air of the summer, which could lead to even more problems when the heat comes calling. Even in chilly springtime conditions, it is good practice to head to your local car Road salt is used to create wash for regular spray a lower freezing temperature downs. This will help cut on road surfaces, which down on some of the buildleads to less ice on roadup while keeping your car ways. It is an effective tool in looking great. keeping motorists safe in Just be careful not to wash otherwise austere condiyour car in freezing conditions. And while this salt can tions, which could lead to save countless lives during frozen doors or dangerous snowstorms, it also could ice buildup while you’re shorten the life of your car. driving. Salt is corrosive and can In many parts of the couneat away at the paint of your try, just because it’s technivehicle. This can lead to cally springtime doesn’t rusting problems on the mean the cold weather, ice frame and damage the and snow are done for the undercarriage. The appearyear. As in wintery condiance of white, chalky salt lin- tions, it is important to avoid ing the bottom of your car is driving immediately after also visually unappealing salt is spread on roads.
THE AFTEREFFECTS
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The perfect car tips for any trip equipped with an air compressor and sealant. Become familiar with your vehicle’s spare tire system before you leave town and decide if it is adequate. Maybe you will want to upgrade to a full size spare.
(BPT) - Across the country people are planning to take longer road trips this year. If you plan to be one of them, here are five maintenance tips to consider for today’s cars.
tires or just mixing tire brands can create small differences in tire diameter that may be enough to overheat and damage four-wheel drive parts.”
* New tires? “For four-wheel drive cars and trucks, buy new tires as a complete set,” says RockAuto. com Engineer and Vice President Tom Taylor. “Mixing old and new
* What spare tire? Adding air to the spare used to be all that was needed, but many newer cars do not have a spare tire. They may have “run-flat” tires or come
* Why new struts? Pushing down on a fender and counting the bounces is not a good test for the shocks and struts on modern cars. “Some people are happy that their struts seem to be lasting forever but they don’t realize that the struts actually wore out thousands of miles ago,” says Taylor. “Bad struts lead to unnecessary wear on a whole slew of additional parts including the brakes, rubber boots, suspension bushings and engine mounts.” For the safest handling and braking, replace your struts and shocks at 50,000 miles or at the mileage recommended by the manufacturer. * Just the belt? Modern engine belts last a long time. Most car owners do not resist when their mechanic tells them it is time to replace the belts after many miles or years. “Owners should listen
to their mechanics when they are told the belt tensioners need to be replaced along with the belt,” says Taylor. “Those are the springloaded pulleys that keep the belt at the correct tension. Putting a new belt on old tensioners can mean premature wear on the new belt or damage to the alternator or other components spun by the belt.” * Hose looks new? New engine hoses also now last much longer than they used to. Hoses do eventually fail and the damage often starts in the hose’s inner layers where it is out of sight. A burst radiator hose still means a disrupted trip and today’s aluminum alloy engines are often even more susceptible to heat damage. Follow the guidance of your repair manual or mechanic on when to replace hoses. Some owners may get away with leaving a radiator hose untouched for decades, but for the rest, common sense assessment of risks and rewards shows why these tips are worth following.
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Before You Buy
uying a used car makes the most sense for many consumers looking for a quality vehicle at a good price. With vehicles lasting longer than ever thanks to improved roads and engineering, it’s the perfect time to buy.
The Manheim 2014 Used Car Market Report, citing CNW Marketing Research, says U.S. franchised new-vehicle dealers sold 15.6 million used vehicles in 2013. This total is nearly equal to their new vehicle sales. Industrywide, according to the report, used-vehicle sales totaled almost 42 million in 2013.
DO SOME RESEARCH
Now that you know buying a used car has become common practice across the United States, it’s time for you to take the first step. With any major purchase, you should have an understanding of what you can afford before you being researching. Tabulate your monthly bills and see where you need your car payment to fit. If you’re paying cash for a used car, make sure you’re not leaving yourself in a compromised position financially in case other expenses pop up.
RESOURCES
There are many available tools to help you find out if a specific used car is right for you. When you’re ready to research, You can easily obtain an look no further than your local independent review of a vehicle’s history by newspaper or their website.
checking a trusted database service that provides such information. These agencies gather information from state and local authorities, salvage yards, and insurance companies to paint a comprehensive
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FTC TIPS
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips, whether you’re buying a used car from a dealer or an individual:
• Examine the car fully before deciding to purchase it; • Test drive the car under varied road conditions; and • Ask for the car’s maintenance record from the owner, dealer or repair shop.
Drive safely with your newborn by following these tips (BPT) - Babies change everything. Their arrival means that new parents need to become educated - quickly - on cribs, strollers and most importantly, child-safety seats and all their rules. And as federal recommendations on car seats continue to evolve, parents have one more thing to stay on top of.
“Every new parent wants to cover the car in protective bubble wrap when driving with their baby. I know my husband and I did,” says Cars.com editor and expert mom Jennifer Newman. “That isn’t realistic, but there are a few things you can take control of that will help ease your anxiety when driving with your newborn.”
The family car safety experts at Instead of bubble wrap, Newman Cars.com, in partnership with suggests: Toluna QuickSurveys, recently conducted a poll that asked parents * Car seat check: Make sure a what they worried about most certified child passenger safety when bringing a newborn home technician inspects your car from the hospital. Results revealed seat installation before the baby that 93 percent of new parents arrives. listed the fear of other drivers on the road as a top concern when * Practice safe driving: It’s driving with a newborn. going to be tough, especially if Auto For Sale Auto For Sale AUTOMOTIVE
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order and all fluids are topped. Keeping a safe car can create a safer ride for your little one. These steps allow parents to focus on the road and should lessen some of their concerns about their child’s safety in the car. In addition, Newman also suggests parents skip using items such as a baby mirror in the car. Mirrors and other items like toys that hang from a car seat’s handle can become dangerous projectiles in a crash and harm your child or you.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 - One owner, white pearl, loaded. 3 avail. $13,995. 751-1444 woodwaycarcenter.com
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