Bet you aren’t too surprised to hear the word “sneaky” describe a car dealership. Well, this isn’t a post about how they try to upsell you or get you to pay more than a fair amount for what a car is worth. This is about another thing that car dealerships do, that you might not even realize.
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For various reasons sometimes people need to store a car for the winter. It’s important to take certain precautions when storing the car and when spring finally comes and you are ready to start driving the car again. If your car has been sitting idle through the cold winter months and you are ready to take it out of storage, it’s important to make sure that the car is ready to hit the road.
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Unless you live in a city that has a good public transportation system, chances are good that you rely very heavily on your car. Without reliable transportation it’s difficult to do most of our everyday tasks
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If you own a vehicle, it is your responsibility to take care of it. Vehicle owners should adhere to suggested manufacturer’s regular maintenance guidelines. An important way to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently is to change the oil. Over time, the oil in a car becomes less effective as a lubricant and gets dirty and creates sludge.
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If your car battery is dead, you are in trouble. Without a properly working battery, a car isn’t going anywhere. It can be very frustrating when a car battery dies. Here are some signs to know that the car battery is on its way out:
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Many people prefer to buy used cars instead of new cars. The primary reason is due to cost. You can find some very good used cars at reasonable rates while brand new cars are often much more expensive. The major drawback to buying a used car is that you don’t know its history. For some, this can be a scary thought. That’s why it’s important to find out as much information as possible before deciding to purchase the vehicle.
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A car is meant to be driven. However, there are sometimes reasons that a car needs to be taken off of the road and stored for the winter months. Sometimes the car owner lives in a warmer climate during the winter or maybe the car is too fancy to subject to the cold winter elements. Whatever the reason, there are certain precautions that should be taken when storing a vehicle to minimize the effect it can have. Follow these steps when storing a car for the winter months:
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