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| Car Care.org |
Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today and down the road-is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey by the Car Care Council found: - 38% of cars had low or dirty engine oil. - 54% had low tire pressure. - 28% had inadequate cooling protection. - 19% needed new belts. - 16% had dirty air filters - 10% had low or contaminated brake fluid. Call to schedule an appointment for a vehicle courtesey inspection today. We can help ensure your vehicle remains in top-notch condition. |
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| By Jennifer M. Root www.Edmunds.com |
Increasingly congested roadways are a growing source of driver frustration, but studies suggest the real root of aggressive driving lies within each of us. Drivers can cope by taking an honest look at their driving behavior and attempting to reduce their stress level behind the wheel. Get your Zs. We all know how cranky we can get without enough sleep. It makes us prone to feelings of annoyance, resentment and even anger. Plan ahead. Do you regularly whiz through your morning routine in a whirlwind of chaos, trying to make up time while on the road? If you add 10 minutes to your expected travel time, you'll be able to stop for gas, safely navigate those snowy roads or detour around road construction and still arrive at your destination as expected. Loosen up, and then breathe. If you notice yourself clenching the steering wheel in a death grip, try flexing your fingers and loosening your hold. It's not about you. Perhaps another driver cut you off. Or the car in front of you is braking erratically. Before you assume the driver is taking pleasure in your rising anger levels, realize that you, as an individual, are not the target. Perhaps the driver simply made a mistake or was just being oblivious. Maybe there's a screaming baby, a loose pet or a crazed bee in the car. Maybe he was on the cell phone. The point is, don't take things so personally. The Swedish Motors way to a better commute: -Drive a car you enjoy spending time in! Audi, Saab and Volvo Drivers' are always smiling! - A clean car creates a calm relaxing environment for your commute. - Quiet those squeaks and rattles. Eliminating annoyances that originate from your vehicle allows you more patience for outside stressors. - A properly tuned and maintained vehicle allows for piece of mind, eliminating sources of potential problems. - Do not wait to deal with issues concerning your vehicle. Schedule preventative maintenance well ahead of time. Resolve know issues as they occur. Do not wait until a know problem becomes a failure! |
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| What do women want most in a car? |
A recent poll by LeaseTrader.com asked
women what their most sought after feature
is when researching a new vehicle.
We've listed them below. Can you guess which one topped the list? · Fold-down back seats · Bluetooth capability · Mp3/iPod connectivity · Automatic open/close hatchback · GPS technology Submit your answer here.
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