Seasonal Advice tires and light bulbs

Always check light signal devices and tire pressure during any type of climate change, mainly spring and fall. The temperature and humidity changes always effect these 2 important features of your vehicle. You'll notice other vehicles with a taillight,brake or headlight not functioning or possibly your own vehicle pulling to one side or another as you drive. The change in temperature and humidity greatly effect these important safety and operational features on your vehicle.The light bulbs generally have to be replaced although sometimes cleaning the electric contacts will solve these problems. Always make sure the car is not running and the keys are out of the ignition. Follow VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL for proper procedure.

The tire pressure situation is more common with vehicles with aluminum wheels although change in tire pressure can also happen with a steel wheel. Nitrogen added to the tires will help this problem because it does not react to temperature changes as much as just adding air. Follow OWNERS MANUAL for instructions because some vehicle manufacturers do not recommend  adding nitrogen. (Low tire pressure causes excess tire wear, unsafe vehicle handling and poor fuel economy.)

Try to give up a couple of days of driving.

I've been in a situation that has allowed me to drive less. You would be surprised on how much driving is done that is really unnecessary.I challenge you to drive a couple of days less a week. With fuel prices on the rise you'll save money. I like to walk or ride my bicycle as an alternative to driving.  Fuel prices would drop at least 30-40%. That's just my guess and opinion.

Do advanced research!

The most important thing to consider is your budget, needs AND your happiness! Color or how much of a discount is offered should be last. (Vehicles with huge rebates indicate that there is a problem with the demand or surplus of inventory despite being a good vehicle. Go for it if that's what fits your ...a lot of times it's a result of an overproduction or lack of parts for the more upgraded models.) Remember the manufacturers focus is on your satisfaction and return business for sales and service! Dealers included!

1. The dealerships have all the information that you need to make a wise purchase although there are books, magazines and internet sources to confirm or further your information gathering. Drive the vehicle.

Engine Antifreeze and Coolant

There are different types of antifreeze and coolant products that are required for engines. ALWAYS check the owners manual for the proper antifreeze and coolant products that are made for your car. For example; using the wrong antifreeze and coolant and can cause the engine head gaskets to decay  leading to engine failure.

Frozen windshield wipers.

Posting up the wiper blades before the recent storm saved many a trip to the dealership for replacements or possibly a new wiper motor. If you don't get a chance; you'll have to patiently wait for the vehicle to warm up.Turning the blades on while frozen to the car may damage the blades as well as the wiper blade motor. Ice scrappers also damage the blades if not used properly.