Lauren Fix
Spring Car Care

DID YOU KNOW??

DID YOU KNOW repairing scratches at a professional body shop can range from as low as $200 to as much as $1200?  It all depends on the size, severity and location of the scratch.  
Chances are you have some unwanted scratches on your vehicle.  Quixx High Performance Paint Scratch remover repairs all types of scratches on your car’s painted surfaces.  It’s a great perfect DIY product to help you maintain the value of your car.  It’s rated #1 by Consumer Reports. Quixx is German engineered & certified. Price: $19.95 www.quixx.com 

DID YOU KNOW the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering requiring new cars be equipped with a means for alerting the driver if a child is behind the vehicle as it’s backing up?Every year, thousands of children are injured in backover related accidents that could be prevented with a back-up camera system…
The PEAK Back-up Camera System is easy to install, mounts in the rear license plate and is wirelessly connected to a color LCD monitor that you place in your windshield.  It provides great rearward visibility when backing up and helps drivers judge distance when maneuvering to park.  The camera evens helps eliminate blind zones found on many SUVs and larger vehicles.  It’s also good for hitching trailers and docking boats.  Price: 2.4” $99.99, 3.5” $129.99, 7” $199.99. www.peakauto.com

DID YOU KNOW that consumers that get their oil changed every 3,000 miles which is about four times a year?   At an average cost of $35 for a conventional oil and filter, that's $140 annually. 
Save time and money by upgrading to an extended life performance oil filter…  Royal Purple High Performance Filters allow filter change intervals to be extended up to 12,000 miles.  The filters have superior particle removal, high capacity and optimized flow – making for maximum performance and filter life.  They are 100% synthetic micro-glass media for superior particle removal with 99% filtration efficiency.  The silicone anti-drain back valve prevents dry starts, even in dry conditions.  And the extra heavy duty rubber base gasket ensures a leak-free seal! www.royalpurple.com

DID YOU KNOW that 27 percent of passenger cars and 1/3 of all light trucks have at least one significantly underinflated tire?
Underinflation is a tire's #1 enemy. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and excess fuel consumption. Continental Tire has a new tire, the Extreme Contact DWS that actually tells you when it is in its best condition for dry, wet or snowy roads.  Tuned Performance Indicators shown here, "D" for dry, "W" for wet, and "S" for snow, alert consumers of the tires performance level in a particular condition.  As the tire wears, and the letters gradually disappear, the tire is no longer optimized for that particular weather condition so the consumer should consider replacing their tires.  
www.continentaltire.com 

DID YOU KNOW an out-of-tune engine can increase emissions and fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent?
It’s very important to follow the maintenance recommendations in your vehicle’s owner manual. So take that manual out of your glove box and give it a read every once in a while.  You should make note of how often your car is due for a tune-up.  Following a regular tune-up schedule can ensure your car is performing at its best!