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How to Get Your Vehicle Winter-Ready
Winter is on its way and in its wake the hazards of driving in snow and ice. With some planning and the right equipment, however, you can avoid becoming an accident statistic. Mark Cox, executive director of the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, Colo., says it's important during the winter months to keep abreast of weather reports in your area.
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Winterizing Your Family Car
Taking steps to winterize your car can help keep small problems from snowballing into big ones.
That's because a broken-down vehicle can put winter motorists in a dangerous-or even life-threatening situation. In addition, cold weather causes difficult road conditions, which drivers can better handle if their automobiles are working properly.
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Getting A Car Ready To Face Foul Weather
Any time a car is subjected to very moist conditions, the process of corrosion can start. Harsh winters can be tough on a car. If the weather doesn't get to it, the things we do to deal with the ice and snow often can. The two biggest winter-weather culprits? Moisture and salt. Any time a car is subjected to very moist conditions, the process of corrosion begins. Moisture can seep into the microscopic cracks and dings in a car's finish and work against the paint from the inside out.
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Can Your Car Weather Winter's Wrath?
Each year, unprepared motorists find themselves stranded on roadsides thanks to the winter's unrelenting wrath. However, preparing your vehicle before the first flake of snow hits the ground can prevent many of those mishaps and accidents. Here are a few tips to help your vehicle run better during the chilling winter months.
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Winter Car Care And Driving Tips Save Money, Energy And Help The Environment
Winter cold and snow create difficult operating conditions for you and your automobile. In addition to performing routine maintenance and using quality products, this is the season for extra preparation and care. What can you do to get through the nastiest of conditions?
"Cars don't like cold," says Tom Olszewski, automotive technical advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "It's the time of year when all sorts of vehicle ailments crop up. Keeping your car properly maintained and tuned, and modifying your driving habits can save you money, reduce fuel consumption and help the environment."
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Tips For Avoiding Winter Driving Problems
Many automotive problems that are associated with winter-hard starting, dead batteries, iced door locks, heater and defroster problems and getting stuck in the snow-can be prevented with minimal investment and time.
That's the advice of Pep Boys, the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, which urges Americans to learn about the importance of being prepared for the upcoming driving season.
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Preparing For Fall Weather Challenges
Take time now to ensure your family's safety this fall with easy car maintenance. Follow these tips from AutoZone so that you and your car will be ready for the roads:
Visibility is key for safe driving any time of the year, but especially during the dark days of fall and winter. Ensure maximum windshield visibility by replacing windshield wiper blades every six months, or more often during difficult driving conditions.
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Car Care And Driving Tips For Colder Weather
Getting ready for colder weather can put car owners on the road to safer driving. "Prepare your vehicle for the inclement weather that you know is coming soon," said Andy Cella, technical education manager for the Northeast zone of BFS Retail and Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). Your best bet is to have the whole vehicle checked by a professional and serviced according to the recommendations in your owner's manual. Doing it now sure beats needing a road service on a cold night."
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Winter's Coming – Is Your Car Ready?
Dark skies, icy roads and rain or snow coming at you from all directions. Soon, this will be the reality for drivers across the country. How will you and your car handle the challenge? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more accidents happen between October and March than during any other time of the year. The reasons are obvious -- poor road conditions and reduced visibility. So what can you do to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic?
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Make Sure Your Car is Ready for Winter
Skating, sledding, roasting marshmallows by the fire. These are the traditional activities most people associate with winter, not sitting alone on the side of the road stuck in a broken down car. But if you’re among the estimated 70 percent of Americans who, according to the Car Care Council, fail to get their cars winterized, instead of enjoying fun times with friends and family, you could find yourself stuck.
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Prepare Your Car For Mother Nature
The most recent Farmer's Almanac calls for a winter season that is unusually cold with plenty of snow. For drivers, that could mean some difficult and dangerous driving conditions. First, be prepared for winter driving by taking your car to a certified automotive technician, like those at a Firestone Complete Auto Care.
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Auto Tips to Follow Before The Temperature Dips
With winter upon us, there is no better time to "Be Car Care Aware" and make sure your vehicle is ready for severe conditions, according to the Car Care Council. "Motorists need to be proactive and take control of their vehicle's maintenance before the weather gets bad," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "That means making sure your car is mechanically sound before the temperature dips and the streets get icy."
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Routine Maintenance Extends Vehicle Life, Adds Margin of Safety for Winter Driving
Undoing the wear and tear of summer driving should be on everyone’s autumn to-do list. For those who live in cold climates or anticipate driving in harsh conditions, maintenance now can prevent deadly breakdowns this winter.
Drivers everywhere will benefit from longer vehicle life, increased gasoline mileage and better re-sale value, note the pros at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), which conducts the nation’s only industry-wide, national testing and certification program for auto technicians. The following tips from ASE will give “do-it-yourselfers” a road map and “do-it-for me's,” a checklist to take to their auto technician. First things first. Read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules.
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Give Your Car a Checkup for the Cold Weather Ahead
Automobile breakdowns in winter storms can be deadly. As the busy winter driving season approaches, don't forget to take your car in for routine maintenance. Those who live in warmer climates also reap the benefits of periodic maintenance: longer vehicle life, better gas mileage and the ability to spot and fix minor problems early and possibly avoid costly future repairs. Here are some time-tested tips from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, a nonprofit organization that tests and certifies automotive technicians.
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Prepare Your Car for Wintry Weather
Will your car be ready for winter?
For Rent-A-Wreck, a company that specializes in renting used cars at lower prices, maintaining a fleet of mechanically sound vehicles is a high priority. The company offers some tried-and-true tips on preparing your car for winter.
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Don't "Fall" Behind: It Pays To Stay Ahead Before The Temperature Drops
Seasonal car care planning and preventative maintenance can save you money and time as the weather changes.
"Timely maintenance does more than keep your vehicle running smoothly," says Pat Goss, longtime mechanic and owner of Goss' Garage in Seabrook, Md., as well as co-host of the PBS television show "MotorWeek." "It will save you money in both the short- and long-term because you are improving your vehicle's trade-in value, getting the most out if its mileage and preventing costly repairs down the road."
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Get Your Car Ready for Winter
The leaves are falling and temperatures are cooling off. Another change of season is upon us. Not only is it a good time to check your furnace and seal up the cracks around windows and doors, but to make sure your car is ready for winter as well. The colder months ahead can really take their toll on your vehicle, especially if you live up north or in the Midwest. A few simple preventative measures taken now will keep your car both working and looking good during the long, harsh winter ahead.
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Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine
As summer winds down and fall begins in earnest, auto-care experts say that getting your vehicle serviced for cold-weather driving should be high on your list of things to do. Here are some tips from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - the nonprofit group that certifies automotive technicians - on preparing your car for winter weather.
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Fall's a Good Time to Think About Car Care
As summer ends, it's time to start thinking about the colder weather ahead and what that means for your vehicle.
According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), autumn is an ideal time for automotive maintenance and repair.
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Seven Tips To Keep Your Snowplow In Top Operating Condition
Is your snowplow ready for winter?
For snowplow owners, the key to a safe and productive snowplowing season is preparation and maintenance.
Here are seven easy steps to prepare your vehicle and snowplow equipment to prevent you from getting caught out in the cold.
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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.
First, think tires. Avoid that frightening feeling you get when your car has little traction during inclement weather conditions by putting on a set of winter tires.
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It's Time to Stock Your Car for Winter Weather
The colder months have certainly arrived! Just step outside and you'll feel that invigorating chill.
As you stock your home with extra logs for the fire and your kitchen with oversized containers of hot cocoa mix, take a moment to stock your car with a few items necessary for any winter emergency that may arise.
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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.
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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.
According to AAA, the most frequently uncovered problems in its annual vehicle inspections are improper tire pressure or low or dirty motor oil, anti-freeze, or other automotive fluids.
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'Get a Grip' This Winter With The Right Tires for Your Car
Do you have the appropriate tires for your car this winter season? If not, AAA recommends that you "get a grip."
When snow is on the roads, it is vital for motorists to have tires with good traction. Most vehicles today have all-season tires, which are designed for all weather conditions. However, the tread patterns of all-season tires are not as aggressive as those on snow tires, according to the AAA.
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Winter Car Care Tips from the Pros
With the arrival of fall, it's time to put on an old flannel shirt and jeans and get your vehicle ready for the colder weather ahead. And that includes those beefy SUVs; they need winter maintenance, too. Here's advice from the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the group that certifies automotive technicians. Any weekender can perform some of the tips; a few will require the skilled hands of an auto technician.
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Colder Weather Triggers Need for Car Care
Colder weather is on its way, driving the need to winterize vehicles. With more than one million hours of technical training behind them, GM Goodwrench technicians nationwide offer the public expert vehicle maintenance and advice.
"Impending winter weather reminds us of the importance of vehicle safety," said Doug Herberger, GM North America vice president and general manager of Service and Parts Operations. "We all want our families to be safe and secure on the road, and that begins with proper vehicle care and maintenance.
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Keep Your Car In Top Shape For Changing Seasons
As you shift into gear for fall and winter driving, there are some basic steps to take to keep your engine humming and vehicle performance high as the temperatures drop.
According to the experts at AutoVantage, there is a simple, comprehensive checklist to keep you-and your automobile-on the road in the cold:
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Steer Clear Of Foul Weather Driving Dilemmas
If you get cold feet when it comes to winter driving, you're not alone. According to AAA, the majority of the 21 million emergency service calls they receive every year are in the late fall and winter. Of those calls, 40 percent involve vehicles that wouldn't start and 34 percent are for major mechanical failures requiring towing.
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Cold Weather Survival Tips For Drivers
Frigid cold, freezing rain, poor road conditions and reduced visibility from heavy or blowing snow can all make cold-weather driving extremely hazardous. Here are some tips to help you avoid unpleasant or dangerous situations:
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It Pays To Be Nice To Your Car When The Weather Gets Nasty
Nasty weather, fluctuating temperatures and winter storms aren't nice to cars and can make winter driving dangerous.
"Cars function differently in cold weather," says Tom Olszewski, automotive technical advisor, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties.
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Tips for Winterizing Your Car
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures and wind chills that can take your breath away. Snow and ice that make stepping outside a dangerous proposition. You know all too well how winter affects you. It is important to take a moment to think about how it affects your car as well. After all, you don’t want to be stranded in those sub-zero temperatures.
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Fluids, Diligence Keys to Car’s Winter Health
Fill ’er up with, uh, chicken soup?
Okay, not quite, but as you prepare for the winter driving season, those who make a living driving Ford race cars suggest you should remember to treat your car like you would treat a sick friend: by paying strict attention to those all important fluids.
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