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Avoiding exposure good for both vehicle, passengers
MS — Come summertime, people
anticipate spending plenty of time
outdoors enjoying the warm weather
and taking in the scenery. In addition
to lazy days spent at the beach or
around the pool, summer is a great
season for road trips and other
weekend getaways.
While many people look forward
to the sunshine and heat of summer,
extreme weather can be problematic
for vehicles. The insurance quote
service Insuramatch says the warmer
season can take its toll on car paint
and mechanical components can
bake under the glaring sun and heat.
Furthermore, temperatures can
quickly escalate inside the vehicle,
potentially damaging upholstery and
anything else inside.
• Avoid the sun as much as
possible: Protecting your vehicle
means keeping it out of the heat and
sunlight when it is not in use. At
home, park it inside of the garage or
under a carport. When shopping or
running errands, attempt to find
parking spaces in the shade or in a
covered parking enclosure. Try to
run the bulk of your errands during
the early morning or evening hours
when the sun will not be as glaring.
• Wax more often: Try to wax
your car after every wash. A good
layer of wax can protect a vehicle's
paint from dirt, debris and the sun's
rays. Remember, premium waxes do
not necessarily work any better than
less expensive waxes, but the type of
formulation (liquid, paste and spray)
may affect application and how long
each application lasts.
Consumer Reports found that
paste waxes are easier to use than
liquid waxes, though liquid waxes
cleaned the best. Spray waxes were
the easiest to use and left the fewest
stains on plastic parts, but they
didn't last as long as other waxes.
• Clean out your "stuff": The
heat can cause items inside vehicles
to melt or explode. Depending on the
product, a lot of staining or damage
can occur if items melt or explode
inside a car. Wax -based products can
be particularly harmful. Be wary of
leaving lipstick, crayons, candles, lip
balms, sunscreen and lotions inside
vehicles on hot days.
In addition, remove carbonated
beverages and other canned items to
reduce likelihood of spills.
• Use visors and car covers: If
you cannot keep your vehicle parked
in shady areas, do what you can to
reduce direct heat and sunlight
exposure. Covers can protect against
UV rays and any sap or bird
droppings that may fall on the
EnerGuide provides benchmark
NC — The EnerGuide Label has
long been a trusted source for
Canadians to compare the fuel
consumption ratings of new vehicles
on the market.
The EnerGuide Label for Vehicles
is affixed to all new light-duty
vehicles available for retail sale in
Canada, including passenger cars,
vans, pickup trucks and SUVs. The
label provides model -specific fuel
consumption information for the
vehicle to which it is affixed.
Use the EnerGuide label to
compare new vehicle fuel
consumption information and
identify the most fuel-efficient new
vehicle to meet everyday needs.
Beginning with 2016 model year
vehicles, a redesigned EnerGuide
label will be affixed to new light-
duty vehicles, providing more
comprehensive fuel consumption
and environmental information.
Slightly different labels will appear
on vehicles that use different types
of fuels.
Manufacturers are now using an
improved testing procedure,
introduced for model year 2015, to
determine the fuel consumption
ratings of new light-duty vehicles.
The Government of Canada -
approved five -cycle testing better
approximates typical driving
conditions and styles, resulting in
fuel consumption ratings that are
more representative of a vehicle's
on -road fuel consumption.
The new tests measure city and
highway consumption plus cold
temperature operation, air
conditioner usage and driving at
higher speeds with more rapid
acceleration and braking.
The EnerGuide label is affixed to
the vehicle alone or as part of the
vehicle options and price label. If a
new vehicle has no label, ask the
dealer for the manufacturer's fuel
consumption information for the
vehicle.
The results appearing on 2016
model year vehicles provide drivers
with more wide-ranging fuel
consumption and environmental
information.
What to look for:
• Vehicle technology and fuel:
Text and related icon identifying the
type of fuel used by the vehicle
• Fuel consumption: A prominent
combined fuel consumption rating
and separate city and highway
fuel consumption ratings in litres
per 100 kilometres (L/100 km). The
combined rating reflects 55 per
cent city and 45 per cent
highway driving.
• Fuel economy: The combined
rating expressed in miles per
imperial gallon (mi/gal).
• Annual fuel cost: An estimate
based on the combined fuel
consumption rating, 20,000
kilometres driven and the fuel price
indicated.
• Vehicle class range: The best
and worst combined fuel
consumption ratings of vehicles in
the same class.
• CO2 and smog ratings: The
vehicle's tailpipe emissions of CO2
and smog -forming pollutants rated
on a scale from one (worst) to 10
(best). The CO2 emissions, in grams
per kilometre driven, are shown on
the CO2 bar.
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Make sure your car is ready for the
road
- brake service - oil, lube, filter
air conditioning service - batter
Service and repairs to all makes
of cars and light trucks
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vehicle. Place reflective visors on
the windshield to redirect sunlight so
it doesn't turn the inside of the car
into an oven. Keeping the windows
open slightly also can keep the air in
cars fresh.
While drivers are protecting their
cars, they should also protect
themselves, passengers and pets.
Never leave a person or animal
unattended in a hot car, even for a
short time.
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Repair
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38897 Blyth Rd., R.R. #1, Auburn
519-526-7283 or 519-440-7800
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