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8 Ways to Take Care of your Auto Car Window

April 3, 2013 By

Car Window MaintenanceBeing a responsible driver means being knowledgeable about the vehicle you’re driving. Before driving off your garage, it is important to check your BLOW-BAG: Battery, Light, Oil, Water, Brakes, Air, Gas. These are all essential elements of an automobile, but what about other car parts that are just as important? What about our precious car windows?

If you are able to list down the number of times your car windows has protected you from pollution, sunshine, and rainfall, then’d you’d reward it with more credit that what most car owners usually give it. Listed below are 8 ways on how you can properly maintain your car windows.

1) Use an ammonia-free glass cleaner

This helps your window, specially tinted ones, retain their form and body. It is recommended to use this type of cleaner for they contain no intoxicating fumes whatsoever.

2) Use a microfiber glass towel

It is mandatory that you have something to channel your glass cleaner agent onto your car windows. Microfiber glass towels with tight weaves should be your first and only option for they will prevent scratches on your windows.

3) Remove water marks

Whilst engaged in the process of cleaning your car windows, you need to ready a polisher that will effectively rid any water marks that may result. To have an easier time eliminating water marks, pursue their removal the moment you notice their presence.

4) Use different Strokes

Only execute vertical/horizontal strokes as you clean the in and out of your window. This way, you can gauge which side needs more cleaning or has cracks.

5) Clean the rubber

It is important to clean the rubber that holds your window. Make sure that there are no tiny objects that can instil scratches to your window. Looking for ann official tool? No need. A toothbrush will do just fine.

6) Clean both sides

It is an undeniable fact that when people clean their car, most of them only perform thorough cleaning on the outside surface of the car. This should not be the case! Clean both sides with an equal amount of care and effort.

7) Close you door lightly

Although car parts are designed for extensive use, too much door banging can cause damage to its window. To avoid cracks and heavy damage, be gentle when closing your car;s do

8) Fix or replace damaged windows

All damaged items either needs to be fixed or replaced. In case of window malfunction, it is wise to go to your trusted auto shop for immediate repairs to avoid any possible accidents whilst on the road.

Your car windows might not be as important as your BLOW-BAG. However, it is one of the things that keep both you and your passengers comfortable and safe inside the vehicle. Care for your car windows as much as you care for the essential car parts.

How to Determine the Best Car for You

November 29, 2011 By

Lindsay Lohan and HerbieThe process of purchasing a car from a car dealership is far more complicated than choosing a meal from a menu. Sure, car companies keep presenting us with never-ending lists of appealing cars, but we can’t just spin a pen on the ground and hope for the best. Finding that car requires a specific set of knowledge and skills. Thorough analysis should be implemented for I am sure that most of us plan to cling to that car for a long period of time. But how can we really measure our competence when it comes to choosing the right car?

First and foremost, buyers should know how much they intend to spend for the car. A precise budget would help us narrow down which brand and type of car we would buy. But don’t fret. A limited budget doesn’t necessarily imply that you’ll end up stuck with a mediocre car. It would just mean that you will have to lower your standards for a Dream Car. However, if money isn’t an issue at all, then go ahead and just buy a damned Ferrari.

Cars are essentially a great help for any traveler, so it is necessary for us to determine our exact need for a car. Would it be used for personal affairs, or would it be also be utilized by other family members? Would it be able to keep up with the long-distance travels demanded by work? These questions, when answered, should bring you one step closer to the body type of the car you need. It is necessary for the driver to determine the size of the car in consideration of the number of people he or she plans to ride it with.

Paul Walker in Fast and FuriousAnother important factor that you should consider is the quality of the car’s features. Its transmission, tires, engine, air-conditioning, and the likes should be observed carefully. Although automatic transmission sounds easy to drive, some people still prefer manuals. If you opt to go for a more relaxed attitude towards driving, then you’re better of with automatic cars. However, if you like to have more control and less fuel expense, then go for manual transmission. Your choice of engine should of course run in line with your driving style. For the purpose of better avoiding accidents, the engine should work hand-in-hand with you as its driver. Also, never neglect the needs of other significant parts, like leaf springs and radiators. Their regular replacements and basic maintenance should be included in the driver’s list of priorities.

Dream Cars are a product of out fantasy, and most of the time, they don’t really meet our essential needs.  The last thing we want is to regret the decision we made in buying that car. It is wise to analyze what you really need than what you really like. With this, one can definitely acquire the car that would declare him as a driver that is both safe and wise.