"maintenance-and-repair" Articles & Blogs:
Checklist for selecting the right auto repair shop
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Do you feel your car is in good hands when it needs repairs or maintenance? Do you feel comfortable with the diagnoses offered to you by your technician? Do you trust that your repairs are completed safely and thoroughly? The Car Care Council recommends ...[Read on] |
October is Fall Car Care Month
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
As autumn descends, the Car Care Council would like to remind motorists of the many benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. October is Fall Car Care Month and a great opportunity to make sure that yo...[Read on] |
Car Care: Faith in Your Tech = Faith in Your Vehicle
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"I feel like such a fool," Sandra complained. "All I did was take my car in for an oil change and wound up paying for oil, an oil filter and an air filter. Plus, because he called to tell me my fan belt was shot, I had to get one of those installed.
"Ho...[Read on] |
Happy America Recycles Day!
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November 15, 2010 is "America Recycles Day," the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. One way Americans can make a huge impact on the environment is by incorporating recycling into their...[Read on] |
Is Your Car Ready for a Holiday Road Trip?
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Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for the holidays, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 m...[Read on] |
Autumn leaves present driving hazards
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Autumn is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car Care Council reminds drivers to prepar...[Read on] |
Save Money with These Fuel Efficiency Tips
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There's so much information being broadcast lately about the economy and the high prices we are paying for consumer goods, so AskPatty thought we would offer ways to help you to drive more efficiently with this money saving advice we found at the Car Care...[Read on] |
Car Care Tops List of Thanksgiving Preparations
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As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, car care tops the list of pre-holiday preparations, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council.
Both men and women say they are more likely to make sure the car taking them to Thanksgiving dinner is...[Read on] |
How does your insurance company value your totalled vehicle?
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By Adam Piper, FCC Collision Centers Have you ever wondered how the insurance company decides whether to repair your vehicle or just write it off as a total loss? Here at FCC Collision Centers, we see a broad variety of damaged vehicles, and often ...[Read on] |
How Efficiently Do You Drive? Take the Gas Saving 101 Quiz
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The Car Care Council's short Gas Saving 101 Quiz is a reminder to all motorists that the number of miles per gallon (mpg) a car gets is directly related to driving behavior and vehicle maintenance.
"Motorists can very easily save money on gas by driv...[Read on] |
Can you make your engine last 300,000 miles?
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Ladies, here at AskPatty, we're always sharing tips about car care and maintenance to help you get more out of the life of your vehicle. Performing your regular scheduled maintenance and oil changes is the BEST WAY to ensure your vehicle lives a long and...[Read on] |
Car care essentials for women
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According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household's vehicle maintenance and repair. After all, we're usually the ones who drop them off and pick them up from servi...[Read on] |
Green tips for your vehicle
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Alternate-fueled and hybrid vehicles are gaining market share but still account for a relatively small percentage of vehicles on the road. Someday all of us may be driving pollution-free, hydrogen-powered cars. But what’s a concerned consumer to do in t...[Read on] |
Jiffy Lube to raise $1 Million to fight heart disease
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Just three weeks into its "2010 Maintenance Partners For Life Campaign," Jiffy Lube has already reached more than 65 percent of its $1 million national fundraising.
Through the generous support of its customers, as of February 22 Jiffy Lube has already ...[Read on] |
Cold weather automotive advice to save money and stay safe
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The first rains of the season hit the Los Angeles area this week, temperatures are dropping all over the country as autumn weather moves in. Some colder climates have already gotten their first snows!This is the perfect time to change your wiper blades,...[Read on] |
Cold weather automotive advice to save money and stay safe
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The first rains of the season hit the Los Angeles area this week, temperatures are dropping all over the country as autumn weather moves in. Some colder climates have already gotten their first snows!This is the perfect time to change your wiper blades,...[Read on] |
Ghouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
For motorists, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To he...[Read on] |
Ask Patty Female Friendly Blog Carnival: August 12, 2009
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There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female fr...[Read on] |
Thanksgiving travel by car saves money and headaches
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With gas prices dropping and airlines making drastic cuts to the number of flights they will offer over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Car Care Council suggests that driving may not only save you money, but will also save you from plenty of travel headach...[Read on] |
Fuel savings tips as gas prices soar
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
With gas prices exceeding four dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work.
"Millions of dollars worth of gasoline is w...[Read on] |
A clean car is a cool car!
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Cleaning a car is a piece of cake,
right? Certainly, if you follow the
procedures suggested by the Car Care
Council.
While it's the most basic procedure
in car care, it does deserve some thought.
The fi...[Read on] |
Welcome Spring! Do your roads have a plethora of potholes?
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Recipes for Potholes: take some snow, ice and rain + mix in some sunlight and the spring time freeze & thaw cycles, and you get a plethora of potholes!I've lived in Vermont for over 25 years and have never seen such a stellar crop of potholes!Vermont...[Read on] |
Memorial Day Driving Tips: Avoidable Summer Road Hazards That Will Cost You
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Memorial Day marks the beginning of the Summer Travel season! Are you taking a road trip this weekend? At AskPatty, we know taking to the road for a summer getaway can be fun and enjoyable but only if the proper precautions are taken to get your vehicle ...[Read on] |
A tip for using technology to track your vehicle's fuel efficiency
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I'm a bit obsessive. I used to track my car's fill-ups, every one of them, in a logbook. The gas receipts were tucked between the pages to show the price per gallon as well as the total paid for each tank, and a handy little spreadsheet I created in Ex...[Read on] |
Kelly Williams wants ladies to pay attention to their cars
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Kelly Williams may never have received as many accolades as Danica Patrick when she was competing, but that doesn't lessen her achievements.
In 1994, Williams became the first female driver to win a race in CASCAR (Canadian Association for Stock Car Au...[Read on] |
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