Thursday, July 28, 2011

Maintaining The Value Of Your Car Starts On The Outside

Maintaining the value of your car starts on the outside. Below are the top tips for washing your car. Don't wash cars in direct sunlight. Do wash cars in shade or in cooler temperatures in the early morning or late afternoon. Don't use dish detergent. Do use a formulated car wash. Do fill your bucket with warm water. Do use a soft terrycloth towel or washing mitt. Do spray the car often with water. Don't scrub the car all at once. Do complete one section at a time, rinsing repeatedly to prevent the soap from drying on the paint. Do use soft terrycloth towels or scratch-free fabric to dry the vehicle. Don't neglect waxing the vehicle. Do prep the car for waxing using cleaner/polish to remove contaminants. "Waxing at least twice a year...

Friday, July 15, 2011

Rules of Defensive Driving

If you would like to prevent a car accident, read these tips! In this collection, "70 Rules of Defensive Driving," by RoadTrip America's contributing expert Robert Schaller,  he shares wisdom gained from nearly fifteen years of teaching defensive driving and traffic law in his home state of Arizona. 1.Pay Attention                                                                                                                                                               ...

Friday, July 8, 2011

10 Most Annoying Things Other Drivers Do

What driving habits annoy you the most?  Tell us!  Or just check out this Top Ten list created by Car Talk radio personalities Click and Clack: It's a known fact that everyone reading this is an above-average driver — and that each of us always displays deep and abiding civility toward our fellow travelers. So we're sure you won't recognize yourself in any of the items listed below. But what about all those other jerks on the road? What things do other drivers do that annoy you most? Here's our list, with an invitation to share your pet peeves below. Yours in Pounding the Steering Wheel, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Car...

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

  I love to see the starry flag That floats above my head. I love to see its waving folds With stripes of white and red. “Be brave,” say the red stripes. “Be pure,” say the white. “Be true,” say the bright stars. “And stand for the right.” Author Unknown...

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