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!!2012 Spring Car Care

Learn the proper way to rotate tires

Rotating tires is something that many people do religiously while others put off the task until they notice a problem with the car's performance. An important component of vehicle upkeep, rotating tires not only extends the life of the tires, but it also helps ensure safer driving. There ...

Metro Creative • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Clean for spring

Spring cleaning is a term most of us have heard. It means that you have spent the winter stuck inside, letting the dust pile up and the dirt get ground into the carpet, and now it's time to clean up. But, there is another place where you spend a lot of time that gets even dirtier than you home-yo...

Craig W. Armstrong • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Have a look at what's under the hood

Through preparation, time, money and mechanical skills, your vehicle survived the winter. Spring has arrived, and once again, you will need to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season. Many people will take their vehicle to a shop and say, "Call me when it's done," while others won't maintain...

Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Spring driving safety tips

You survived winter, and now that spring has sprung, you think you have it made. Wrong. Spring showers bring more than May flowers; they also bring treacherous driving conditions. From rain to fog, construction to wildlife, spring has its share of driving obstacles. Spring can bring torre...

Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Headlights

Many of us take our vehicles for granted. We jump into them, start them up and take off. But, do you ever stop to think how hard it would be to go anywhere at night without headlights? Sure, most streets are lit, but it would be very difficult to drive at night without illumination. There are man...

Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

On the road: Invest in a GPS

Spring is here and it's time to enjoy driving again. Gone are the icy roads, blowing snow and brown slush. You may be considering a trip to enjoy the warmer spring weather. You know where you want to go; you just don't know how to get there. That's where a GPS can help. A GPS or Global Po...

Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Extend the life of your tires

The weather is warmer and it's time to see how your vehicle survived the winter. Spring is a great time to make those repairs, check those fluid levels and see how the winter has treated your tires. Your tires are something you can check and maintain, even if you aren't mechanically inclined....

Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Easy steps toward green driving

“Green driving” may be easier—and more important—to achieve than many people think. It’s important because, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, highway vehicles account for 28 percent (1.5 billion tons) of U.S. CO2 emissions each year. Fortunate...

NAPSI • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

How to maintain a healthy environment inside your vehicle

Over the last several years, homeowners have increasingly emphasized clean air in their homes. The growing popularity of home air purifiers suggests today's homeowners want to make certain the environment inside their home is as healthy as possible. While protecting the environment in a h...

Metro Creative • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

Improve vision for a safer ride

As the motor vehicle industry continues to evolve, the emphasis drivers and manufacturers place on safety continues to increase. But even though technological advancements have vastly improved driver safety, accidents still happen. One of the more concerning trends with regards to traffic...

Metro Creative • !!2012 Spring Car Care • Friday, March 23, 2012

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