automotive

  • Windshield Wipers — Great Online Buying Tips To Consider

    You can buy all sorts of auto parts today online. Windshield wipers are some of the most important for when it rains. If your vehicle needs a new set, here are some shopping insights to remember. Measure the Current Wiper Blades Before you replace wipers on your windshield, use a measuring tape to determine their length dimensions. It's critical to ensure the new wipers are set up quickly and work great when it rains.
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  • 3 Reasons That Delaying Repairs After An Accident Can Lead To Disaster

    There are a lot of issues to tangle with following an accident. If your accident was relatively minor, you might want to drive your car away from the scene. After all, dealing with a tow and the headache of arranging for a ride home can add more stress to an already stressful situation. Unfortunately, it's easy for "just a few miles" to turn into "just a few days," especially with an expensive repair looming.
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  • Got Into An Accident? 4 Tips To Make The Process Go Smoothy

    After getting into an accident, the first step is to file a claim with your insurance company so you can start the process of getting the money you need to repair your vehicle. Fixing your car after an accident requires planning and prep for the process to go smoothly. Tip #1: Talk with Your Appraiser After an accident, the insurance company will have an appraiser come and look at your vehicle.
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  • Common Reasons Why Truck Engines Overheat

    People opt to purchase a truck as their personal vehicle for a number of reasons. Trucks are powerful and can be used for towing, and having a truck with a large bed makes it possible to transport large items easily. However, trucks are just like any other automobile and can encounter problems that require repairs. If you own a truck or are planning on purchasing one, something to watch out for is the engine overheating.
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  • Should You Stick With Your Original Equipment Tires?

    From the factory, your car comes equipped with a particular brand and size of tire. This particular tire has been chosen by the manufacturer because it represents a specific blend of performance, longevity, and comfort. The characteristics chosen reflect what the vehicle's manufacturer believes will appeal to the widest audience possible, but that doesn't necessarily mean that those tires are good for your particular needs. If it's time to replace your vehicle's tires, it may be time to consider a change.
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  • Things To Do When Parking Your Car To Sit For A While

    If you are going to be storing your car for the season, then you want to be sure you prepare it to be stored for a good period of time, or you may find yourself dealing with a variety of issues once you pull it out of storage. Here are some of the things that you want to make sure you do for your car when it is parked for a period of time.
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  • Benefits To Converting Your Van For The Handicap

    If you or someone in your family is handicap and it is becoming more and more difficult to get in and out of your van, you will want to consider converting it. By making your vehicle handicap friendly, you will be able to make use of the following benefits: You Will Save Money Sure, it is going to cost some money to get the van handicap conversion. However, this might be something that you will find to be much more affordable when it is compared against the cost of buying a brand new handicap van.
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  • Preparing To Tow: Ensuring Your Car Is Ready

    Adding a hitch to your car or SUV in preparation for towing can be exciting -- once it's installed, you expand your hauling/storage capability by a great amount -- but it's not as simple as choosing a pretty hitch and attaching it to your vehicle. Your car needs to be ready to tow and you need to be ready to drive with all of that extra material in the back. It's essential that you calculate weight correctly, practice driving while hauling, and get your car checked out.
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  • Don't Be Like A Deer Caught In Headlights: What Every Driver Needs To Know About Accidents With Deer

    In the state of West Virginia, 1 out of 44 drivers will collide with a deer within the next 12 months, which doesn't seem unusual since the state is known as the Mountain State. However, what may surprise you is that, according to research, 1 in 169 drivers in the United States will collide with a deer within the next year. Given the chances that you will hit a deer at some point in your lifetime, it's important to know how to handle the situation before it actually happens.
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  • What's The Deal With Certified Pre-Owned Cars?

    If you've ever heard of the term "certified pre-owned" and wondered what was that all about, you're not alone. When it comes to buying any car, let alone a used one, there are plenty of terms you might run into that seem confusing and sometimes even downright cryptic. Fortunately, "certified pre-owned" is definitely something that could work to your advantage as you shop at a place like Grey Chevrolet Inc for your next used vehicle.
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