"wipers" Articles & Blogs:
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] |
Happy tail travels: Make sure auto safety is a priority when traveling with your pet
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My Welsh Corgi, Roxy, has a disturbing relationship with my car’s windshield wipers.
When those wipers start to swish, her furry little body is flying full
speed at the windshield, barking and crying the entire way. She seems
to think the wipers are eit...[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] |
AskPatty Reviews: AutoTex PINK Wiper Blades
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AskPatty has been enjoying a partnership with AutoTex PINK for a while now, so of course when my own wipers began letting me know it was time for them to retire, I went to AutoTex PINK for my replacements. They arrived recently, and I, your dutiful blo...[Read on] |
How technology makes auto travel safer and more efficient
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It’s easy for many of us to take for granted how much technology contributes to making driving safer and more efficient than ever before. At the same time, it’s hard for many of us to comprehend what improvements technology will bring us in the fut...[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] |
Don’t Spend Your Vacation on the Side of the Road
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
A simple driveway inspection can give motorists peace of mind and save them from the inconvenience of a roadside breakdown, according to the Car Care Council.
“No one wants to experience car trouble while on vaca...[Read on] |
Travel Tip: Bugs may be small, but they leave a big splat on your windshield
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Thanks to the warm summer weather, the number of bugs across the country is on the rise. From "lovebugs" in the south to midges, mayflies, and mosquitoes in the north, these insects swarm the roadways. Many of them met an untimely death on the windshield...[Read on] |
Summer vacation to-do list
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When the last beach towel was loaded, the family pulled out
of the driveway and headed on vacation. That’s when an unsettling
moaning noise caught their attention.
Chances are the moaning noise was a result of low transmission fluid.
But without a...[Read on] |
October is Headlight Safety Month
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With the proliferation of official monthly endorsements, sometimes it's hard to keep track of what's important and relevant. For instance, most women are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I'd be willing to bet that very few are awa...[Read on] |
Happy to Introduce: Smart Jumper Cables!
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Today's cars are very complex. If the battery of your car dies - you want to be very careful that you do the right thing! Here are four different ways you can charge the battery to get your car rolling down the road again.
1. Slowly charge the bat...[Read on] |
Five Tips for Preparing for Summertime Car Travel
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Summer vacation times are nearly here! Whether you're planning for long distance summer travel, or just running errands on a hot day, you don't want to be left stranded in the summer heat. Now is the time to "summerize" your car and make sure the entire...[Read on] |
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