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Auto Care Tips
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Annual
Vehicle Inspection
Do As I Say Not
As I Do
It was a classic case of role reversal: Dr. Perkins
had driven into Andy's Repair Shop for advice on a
"check engine" light and noisy brakes. After
discovering brake rotors worn beyond repair and a
leaking radiator hose, Andy told his customer (and
family physician) she was just plain lucky. "You
could have had an accident or damaged your engine,
Doc! Why didn't you bring the car in for a checkup
when we sent you a reminder card?"
Maybe for the same reason you
waited so long to come into our clinic for your
physical last winter. You thought you were too busy.
Ill had seen you in time we could have prevented that
surgery."
Preventive car care, like
preventive health care, can save time, money and
lives. This pamphlet serves as a reminder that a small
investment in time and money with a periodic
inspection can pay big dividends.
Read On...
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Four out of five cars
need maintenance. Is yours one of them?
Ten Good
Reasons To Invest In An Annual Car "Physical And Needed
Maintenance
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Cut repair costs. Discovering a worn component
before it creates major problems can save big
money.
- Safety. A poorly maintained
vehicle can drive you into a serious accident,
- Better performance. This
translates to improved fuel economy as well as
"drivability".
- Saving the environment. Under
maintained vehicles are a serious contributor to
air pollution.
- Improved trade-in/resale
value. A well maintained vehicle can be worth 2-3
times as much as one that's been neglected.
- Better handling. Incorrect
wheel alignment, worn suspension components and/or
tires cause poor ride and handling.
- Ability to plan ahead. When a
checkup indicates future need for replacement of a
part you can budget accordingly.
- Dependability. A well
maintained vehicle is less likely to stall, fail
to start or otherwise leave you stranded.
- Driving enjoyment. It's more
comfortable and more fun to drive a car that holds
the road and rides well.
- Pride of ownership. It's said
that your car is an extension of your personality.
Keep it looking like you care.
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A Comprehensive Vehicle
Inspection Should Include:
- Cooling system components, including
pressure test
- Battery and electrical system,
including alternator output
- General engine performance
- Fuel system, including computer
controls
- All fluids
- Ignition system, including computer
controls
- Tires, including spare
- Steering and suspension system,
including shocks and struts (CV boots where applicable)
- Wheel balance and alignment, four
wheel balance on front wheel drive vehicles
- Braking system, including drums,
rotors, hydraulics and electronic components
- Emission control system components
- Air conditioner/ heater /def roster
- Instruments and gauges
- Lights/ horn / mirrors
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Seat belts Body evaluation / interior
/exterior
Tips for Finding a Good
Repair Facility:
- Start shopping for a repair facility
before you need one.
- Ask friends and associates for
recommendations; consult local consumer organizations.
- Look for a courteous staff, with a
service writer willing to answer all of your questions.
- Look for policies regarding labor
rates, diagnostic fees, guarantees, acceptable methods of
payment, etc.
- Ask if the repair facility
specializes or if it usually handles your type of repair
work.
- Look for evidence of qualified repair
technicians: trade school diplomas, certificates of
advanced course work, and certification by ASE.
source of
information taken from doityourself.com
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