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Buying a Car – Tips on How to Maintain It
In this article we will look at some general service hints that apply to any car whether you buy it new or used. In most cases, these maintenance costs are not covered by your factory and extended warranty, but are important considerations in getting the best and most reliable service from your car.
The first consideration is where you take it for service. Many people simply take it back to the dealer where they bought it. The advantage there is that if they discover anything that needs fixing under the warranty, they will fix it for you when you take it in for service. But be aware that you pay a premium for dealer service in most things, and you can often cut the cost of that routine maintenance by 30% or more by using a good independent repair shop. And the independent shop may be a bit more observant in pointing out other problems with your car that you can have fixed under warranty back at the dealership.
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Types of Custom Car Covers
Posted by admin in Car Covers on September 9, 2011
If you want to protect your car from the elements and from being unintentionally scratched then you should invest in a custom fit car cover. The generic covers or the ones that say “one size fits all” won’t give you the protection like one that is specifically designed to fit your make and model of car. A custom fit cover will be specifically tailored to the lines of your vehicle. It will also have sown in mirror pockets and grommet holes for antennas. Low quality universal fit covers are baggy and can slip and slide against your paint finish. A custom tailored cover will conform to your car’s body ensuring a snug fit.
If you are looking for an outdoor car cover you want one that is waterproof and made of breathable material and has UV protection. Breathable materials allow air to circulate which prevents moisture build up. The UV protection helps to block out a significant amount of the sun’s harmful rays that can fade your paint job.
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Benefits of Car Covers
Posted by admin in Car Covers on August 9, 2011
Intense heat from the sun, as well as rain, can significantly ruin the paint and overall look of your car. For this reason, car covers are a greatly underrated auto accessory.
If you ask 100 car enthusiasts why they use car covers on their cars, you may get 100 different answers. However, the common subject for the reasons will be protection.
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Car Wash Equipment Tips
Commercial car washes have been around for a while and provide an easy and fast alternative to hand washing your car. There are many types of tunnel car washed for car wash businesses and along with the different types there is also a difference in wash quality.
One of the greatest car wash systems is the conveyor belt tunnel wash system. There are many different manufacturers and part makers that make a complete conveyor system and if you are looking to buy one you should get in contact with these manufacturers directly. A conveyor wash systems operates by pulling the car onto the conveyor belt and then putting the car in neutral and letting the conveyor belt pull it through the car wash. The conveyor belt typically takes the car through soft towel brushes, high pressure wash equipment, soap distributors, and a high speed air dryer to wick away the water to give the car a nice dry surface.