With the winter finally being over - at least officially - our automotive pets surely can’t wait to be properly cleaned, to have their fluids checked and replenished and other major systems being examined by your trusted mechanic. However, the first thing that comes to mind to most drivers when the seasons change replacing seasonal tires. Given the size of the investment high-quality tires can be, it’s important to store tires the right way after taking them off to make sure they don’t lose their characteristics and thus prolong their lifespan. 1) During normal use, tires accumulate … [Read more...]
When Should You Take Off Winter Tires?
Spring is slowly showing its face and aside from the drivers who couldn’t wait for the snow and mud to go away, their cars must be ecstatic as well. They’d tell you so themselves - IF they could talk. A little more time and gone will be the dangers of cold weather - corrosion, tire pressure fluctuation, dead battery, thickening fluids, wiper malfunction, leakage and increased fuel consumption. Gone will be slippery and ice-covered roads and heavy tires to go tackle them will be ready to be taken off. But when is a good moment to switch your winter tires and go with the all-season or summer … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Wash Your Car
The spring is here, and we want our cars to look awesome. Except that giving your car a thorough wash isn’t just about good looks. It can save the car’s body in the long run. It’s simple to swing your vehicle by the car wash when your baby looks like it’s been doing a bit of off-roading. However, it isn’t something we should recommend if you are a proud owner of a new or well-preserved car and want it to stay nice for a longer time. Bringing it to a car wash service might seem like a fast and easy solution, but not all easy things are the best. Sure, they splatter your car, but … [Read more...]
8 Spring Care Tips for Your Car
Your car was your most precious companion during the winter months. You didn’t have to freeze out there in the cold or jostle against other people in the crowded public transit. Well, now it’s payback time. Be your car’s friend just like it was yours, and return the same amount of attention and care you were given. Take it to the doctor. Tend to its wounds, if any. And finally, make it tip-top for the adventures to come during the pleasant time of year. 1) Give your pet a nice and thorough spring bath Taking a bath isn’t just about fancy and glossy fresh looks. Once the winter is … [Read more...]
