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- The Benefits Of Fall Car Care
Car care in the autumn months helps you get ready for winter conditions, of course, but regular maintenance has other benefits as well. - Take Advantage Of Gentle Weather For Car Care
Early fall, before cold weather sets in, is an optimal time for car care, according to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). - Car Washing 101
Cleaning a car is a piece of cake, right?
It is if you follow the procedures suggested by the Car Care Council. While it's the most basic procedure in car care, it does require some thought. - Hot Weather: The Culprit Behind Car Battery
Summer is the season for major car battery problems.
Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council. The average life of a battery is three and a half years, and even shorter in warmer climates. - The Heat Is Rising: Make Sure Your Car Is Running
You've worked hard all year and summer vacation is right around the corner. You deserve some rest and relaxation, but nothing can ruin a vacation like being stranded on the side of the road miles from your destination. - Is Your Car Ready For Summer Vacation?
Summer's fast approaching, and for many that means making plans for the traditional family getaway at the beach, mountains or with distant relatives. For most it means packing the kids, luggage, coolers and equipment into the family vehicle and hitting the highways. - Tips On Preparing Your Car For A Resale
As new vehicle models make their way out of the factories and into dealerships, many customers will look to trade in or resell their current cars. - Car Maintenance Tips For Safer Road Trips
People across the country are packing up their cars and hitting the road for their summer vacations. But with gas prices on the rise and AAA predicting more than 7.5 million vehicle breakdowns over the warmer months, it's important to make sure that your vehicle is prepared. - 8 Signs That Your Car Has Pothole Damage
A pothole can be your car's worst enemy. These holes or pits on a road's surface can seriously damage a vehicle's ride-control system. - Top 10 Items To Have In Your Car
As a driver, you should be prepared for vehicle breakdowns or other unexpected situations. For safety, the service specialists at Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge recommend keeping the following items in your car. - Be Earth-friendly: Get Your Car Serviced Regularly
Regular vehicle maintenance and sensible driving habits will help the environment and save you money in the long run, according to the pros at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). - National Car Care Month Set For April
The Car Care Council is dedicating an entire month to reminding drivers of the importance of being "car care aware." National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort to focus motorists' attention on the essentials of vehicle care and maintenance, will take place in April. - Get Ready, Get Set, Go Winterize Your Car
Winter's just around the corner and chances are your vehicle needs some preventive maintenance to get it ready for the cold weather ahead. - Avoid Car Trouble: Get A Checkup Before It Snows
Don't let your holiday travels be interrupted by a roadside breakdown. Mechanical failure in the wintertime can be deadly, so it's important to have your vehicle checked out thoroughly at a trusted shop before cold weather sets in. - Don't Get Stuck Out In The Cold: Prepare Your Car For Winter
Who hasn't slipped and slid across an icy road or struggled to see clearly out of a foggy windshield? The cold winter months bring an increase in dangerous driving conditions. Make sure your car is up to the test. - Cold Weather's Coming...is Your Car Ready?
Pretty soon, the frost will be on the pumpkin and that should signal it's time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for the colder weather ahead. - Tips To Keep Your Car In Shape For Trips
With gas prices on the rise, there is no better time than now to think about vehicle maintenance.
"Proper car care is critical during the travel season," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "With gas prices exceeding an average $2 per gallon for the first time in history, performing a few basic, inexpensive maintenance checks will make road trips both safe and fuel efficient." - Car Care Tips Help Teens, Parents As School Starts
Whether they're driving 500 miles to their university or five miles down the road to high school, students' knowledge of proper vehicle maintenance will improve both their car's safety and their personal safety as they head back to school. - Restore Cooling To Your Car's Ac
If the air conditioning in your vehicle is not blowing cold in 90-degree heat, you'll probably be running to the repair shop. But should you? If saving money and time are your goals, many car repair experts say maybe not. - In-car Cell Signals Increased For Safety
There are two issues that affect in-car signal loss. Either you are driving through a dead zone - an area where the signal is weakened or nonexistent - or your car might actually be blocking part of the signal. - Tips For Selling Your Car On The Internet
With a little attention to detail and some elbow grease, you can save thousands of dollars by selling your vehicle online rather than swapping it with a dealer. The following tips will show you how:
* Avoid overpricing. Research the private-party value on sites like cars.com to find out exactly what your car is worth and price yours competitively to sell quickly. - New Electric Car Helps Cut Fuel Bills
Electric cars have huge potential to change the auto industry, particularly with rising gas prices, but a new design out of California targets the niche of busy urban drivers. - Tips For Selling Your Car On The Internet
With a little attention to detail and some elbow grease, you can save thousands of dollars by selling your vehicle online rather than swapping it with a dealer. The following tips will show you how:
* Avoid overpricing. Research the private-party value on sites like cars.com to find out exactly what your car is worth and price yours competitively to sell quickly. - New Electric Car Helps Cut Fuel Bills
Electric cars have huge potential to change the auto industry, particularly with rising gas prices, but a new design out of California targets the niche of busy urban drivers. - Record Gas Prices Spark Interest In Electric Cars
Prices at the pump are driving more car buyers to look into electricity as an alternative fuel source.
This summer, oil and gas prices surged to new highs. Oil reached $70 per barrel for the first time in history in August, boosting prices at the gas pump to $3 per gallon in many parts of the country. - Electric Cars 'zap' Rising Gas Prices
Tired of paying more and more for gas? Fuel prices this year have been at the highest levels in 25 years, and with world demand for oil higher than ever, they most likely won't decrease any time soon. - Car Rental Options Broaden For Young Drivers
Based on the commonly held belief that people in their early 20s are more prone to risky behavior while driving, many car rental companies have restricted renting cars to people under the age of 25 for years. - Safety Tips For Towing Your Car Or Boat
If you restore antique cars, ride dirt bikes or own a boat, it's important to know how to tow a vehicle properly. Driving while towing can be hazardous if you don't follow simple safety tips. - 2006 Passat Debuts As Newest Family Car
Today, as gas prices are surpassing $3 per gallon, SUVs and minivans are not as practical to own.
So what's a family to do? - Specialty Motor Oil Protects Cars From Ethanol
Since President Bush announced an agenda for weaning the country from dependency on foreign oil, new ethanol plants have been popping up across the nation. - The Benefits Of Car Care
Car care in the autumn months helps you get ready for winter conditions, of course, but regular maintenance has other benefits as well.
According to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, vehicle owners will benefit from longer vehicle life, increased gasoline mileage and better resale value. If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, try the following tips from ASE to help locate a good automotive repair facility as you shop for auto service this fall.
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