A Little Auto Care Goes A Long Way

Friday, March 1, 2019

Be Car Care Aware A Little Auto Care Goes A Long Way (NAPSA)—Performing simple pre- ventative maintenance on your vehicle will go a long way towardprotecting your vehicle investment, say the experts. “Buying a new car today comes with a hefty price tag when you add up the down payment, monthly car paymentsand higher insurancerates. Neglecting its care can mean even higher costs downtheline in the form of more extensive repairs and lost resale value? explained Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit . “By following a pro- active auto care plan, the typical car should deliverat least 200,000 miles of Prompt andpropermaintenancecan goa long way toward keeping your car in good shape fora long time. safe, dependable, efficient and enjoyable performance” ‘The organization recommends following a vehicle service schedule, keep- + Check the heating, ventilating and the glove box, and performing the most + Check the wipers andlightingsothat ing free copyofits “Car Care Guide” in commonroutine maintenance proce- air-conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling perfor- mance is critical for interior comfort andsafety reasons,suchasdefrosting. dures to keep yourvehicle performing youcan see andbe seen. Checkthatall interior and exteriorlighting is work- + Check all fluids, including engineoil, driving during precipitation. atits best. Considerthis checklist: powersteering, brake and transmission,as well as windshield washersolventand antifreeze/coolant, + Check the brake system annually and have the brakelinings, rotors and drumsinspectedat eachoil change. Check the tires, including pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checkedfor bulges and bald spots. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they’re not cracked,brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. ing properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when “Be sure to fully inspect your vehi- cle annually, including performing a tune-up and wheelalignment?contin- ued White. “If you ever suspect there is a problem, it’s a good idea to addressit quickly before minor repairs become more complicated, expensive repairs” ‘The is the source of informationfor the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promot- ing the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance andrepair to consumers. Free Guide Toordera free copyof the “Car Care Guide?’visit www.carcare.org.

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