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Nov 26 2007

Don’t Let Dusty Roads Get You Down

Published by Jennifer under Car Maintenance, Driving Tips

(ARA) - Face it — dusty, unpaved roads are a way of life for rural and urban dwellers. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2005, over 1.4 million miles of public roads in the United States were unpaved — more than 1,800 times the length of California.
The fine dust particles that [...]

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Nov 19 2007

Tips for keeping your car like new

Published by Jennifer under Car Maintenance

(NC)-You don’t have to buy a new vehicle every three or four years if you take proper care of the one you’ve got. Freeman Young, president of Krown Rust Control Systems, offers these tips for keeping your automobile looking its best and performing well for many years:
. Have your car treated annually to prevent rust, [...]

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Nov 11 2007

Winter driving 101: Smart driving can keep you from getting caught in the cold

(NC)-While snow and ice are a familiar part of life for most Canadians, there are a few simple precautions every driver should remember before heading out in the cold. According to the experts at Uniroyal Tire, these driving tips could save you time and money while helping keep you safe.
. Drive slowly and cautiously. Approach [...]

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Nov 10 2007

Preparing for winter 101: Money-saving tips for savvy snowbirds on the go

(NC)-High gas prices and peak season pricing won’t stop Canada’s snowbirds from flocking to the south when cold weather hits - the lure of sunny skies and warm ocean breezes is just too great! According to savings expert Camilla Cornell, snowbirds should follow a few easy steps, however, to get the most value out of [...]

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Nov 09 2007

Preparing for winter 101: Smart car care tips for the cold months ahead

(NC)-While driving in snow and ice may be an unavoidable part of life for many Canadians, taking a few simple precautions can help drivers stay in control when the weather isn’t. According to the experts at Uniroyal Tire, following these easy car care tips could save you time and money while helping keep you safe:
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Oct 02 2007

Fall Car Care Helps Forgo Frosty Frustration

Published by Jennifer under Car Maintenance, Fall Car Care

The cooler days of fall are an excellent time to prepare your car for the potential ravages of winter. According to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), “Cold weather will only make existing problems worse.”
A few minutes in the garage this fall could help prevent a much more time-consuming [...]

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Oct 01 2007

Under Pressure? Check Your Tires!

Published by Jennifer under Auto Safety, Car Maintenance, Tires

Work and home responsibilities take an enormous amount of time each day. While being “under pressure” is not healthy for people, it’s also very bad for your tires.
Tires can lose 1 to 2 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure each month. When tires are “under pressure” they become more stressed and can get hot [...]

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Aug 10 2007

Tire Care Saves Gas, Gas, Gas

Summertime is drive-time across the USA. Millions of vacation-happy Americans hit the road during summer, logging more driving miles on the pavement than any other time of year.
But with gas prices climbing toward $4 a gallon (or more!), folks are concerned about the costs of driving. Can families still afford to pile the kids into [...]

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Jul 19 2007

Before You Hit the Road This Summer

Published by Jennifer under Car Maintenance

Ah, the summer road trip. By now, you’re counting down the days until you and your family get to embark on that vacation you’ve been looking forward to all year long.
Maybe you’re planning to visit friends and family, a theme park, one of our national parks or a sunny beach in Florida. Whatever your destination, [...]

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Jul 06 2007

Simple, Quick Solutions to Car Repairs

Published by Jennifer under Auto Safety, Car Maintenance

(ARA) - Approximately 50 percent of people say a lack of time is a bigger problem in their lives than a lack of money, according to the 2006 Yankelovich MONITOR “Finding Time Perspective” report. Seventy percent of consumers 16 years and older say they don’t have enough time to do all the things they need [...]

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