Lo-Jack
Lo-Jack,
a GPS based vehicle recovery device, is a great choice but is only
effective if the car is already stolen. That said, the Lo-Jack sticker
alone might be a deterrent enough against theft. If your car is stolen, a
signal is sent to a designated monitoring station, eventually leading
to your vehicle's recovery.
Viper
The Viper 3303
alarm system is a top quality alarm that will keep most thieves at bay
and may even discourage all of them. The Viper has an extremely loud
6-tone siren sure to create a scene. It emits a warning sound from light
impact then screams with harder shock. However, there is debate as to
whether or not people respond to car alarm-sirens any more. It comes
standard with a starter kill that disables the vehicle if a hot-wire is
attempted.
Power lock
Most stolen vehicles are hot-wired. The Power lock,
which connects to your starter under the hood, cuts off the power to
the starter. Using a pre-coded electronic key and inserting it into a
mounted box is the only way to resume electrical flow to the starter,
allowing your vehicle to come to life. The mounted box is typically
installed in an unusual place, nonetheless the unit does work.
Ravelco
The Ravelco,
anti-theft device is a dash mounted electrical kill switch that
disables the vehicle until the head is inserted into a permanently
mounted plug completing the circuit. Ravelco boasts that no one has
every beat the system. The install is difficult and time consuming. That said the statistics speak for
themselves.
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Always Buy Gas at the Same
Place
Make sure when you purchase
gasoline for your automobile that you always purchase from the same place. This
helps in a couple of ways. The first being that if there's a problem with the
gasoline you purchase you will know where it came from and be able to avoid
that store in the future. Problems with gas can be that it has water in it
which can be problematic for cars. The second being that some gasoline has
detergent added and switching from non-detergent to detergent gas can sometimes
cause problems.
Check your Oil Level and
Tire Pressures Routinely
Although it's a good idea to
keep an eye on your gauges some cars are not equipped with oil pressure gauges,
so it's best to check your all with each fill up. Having the proper amount of
oil in your vehicle is critical. Not having enough all can cause major engine damage.
You’ll also need to make sure the tire pressure on your vehicle is correct. By
having underinflated or overinflated tires you may damage the tires and cause
premature wear. Your fuel mileage may also suffer when tires inflated properly.
Get a Quote for Car
Repairs from Several Places
Car repairs are just like any
other business transaction. Sometimes there is room to negotiate the price and
by doing so you could save lots of money. Contact a few auto repair shops in
your neighborhood when you need the repairs done and find out the best price
each would offer on the repairs.
Take Advantage of
Warranties if it's Available
Your car may still be under
warranty so is best to check with the dealer first. Some car dealers also offer
free maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and tune-ups. Be sure to
check if your vehicle is under warranty so you can get service done for free
rather than paying for it.
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Learn basic insurance terms
It's hard to understand what you're
buying if the lingo used sounds like a foreign language to you. So, do a
bit a research and get an understanding of basic insurance terms.
Before you pay a premium, you should understand the difference between
comprehensive and collision coverage.
Understand your financial needs
Categorize yourself and assess your financial status. If you
don't have much to lose, you can get away with a bare bones auto policy.
Stick with reputable insurers
You may not like everything State
Farm or Geico stand for, but these industry giants do have
something in common. Unlike smaller companies, they are reputable and
have the ability to pay you after a claim. These two factors are
important aspects for any insurance company. You don't want to deal with
an unknown entity in this world unless you're prepared to pay a heavy
price.
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Dawn Dish Soap
- Dawn, when mixed with a bucket of water, becomes an
inexpensive car soap. If you want to increase the impact, add vinegar for
tough grime on your car and tough stains on your seats or floors. Do not
use on leather seats. Leather needs moisture and this mixture may be
too abrasive.
Rubbing Alcohol
- Rubbing alcohol is great for removing stains. Dab the
stain with alcohol and make sure to use a die-free cloth. Do not rub, just
dab.
Olive Oil
- After you have dusted your dashboard, you can add shine
with a little olive oil. First make sure to spot test in a hidden area
before you treat the whole area. Once you are sure that no discoloration
will occur, apply a small amount olive oil to the dash and rub with a
clean cloth. It will look shiny and new!
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Here are four smells that should make you aware that your car has a problem:
Burnt Rubber
The smell of burnt rubber could mean slipping drive belts or misplaced loose hoses that might be rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.
Hot Oil
The smell of hot oil could mean that oil is leaking onto the exhaust system. To verify the leak, look for oil on the pavement or smoke coming from the engine area.
Gasoline
The smell of gasoline is likely the sign of a gas leak, possibly a fuel injector line or the fuel tank.
Burning Carpet
The smell of burning carpet could be a sign of brake trouble. Have your brakes checked right away, especially if the smell is happening during normal driving conditions.
