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35587 Huron Road, RR #6, Goderich
519-524-2501 or 1-866-426-9502
We accept
• Free Estimates • Front Wheel Drives
• 4x4 Service • Domestic and Imports
• Clutch and Differential Repairs
• Specializing in Automatic and
Computer Controlled
Transmissions
• 1 Year Warranty on
rebuilt Transmissions
Huron Transmission
& Rust Proofing
389 Queen St.,
Blyth 519-523-9725
Now is the time to
rid your car of
winter grit and
grime!
Our tokens
make great
gifts!
& Detailing
Anticipate traffic flow due to construction to save
CCC –More than one-third of car
owners use damaging non-
automotive products when washing
their cars – products that could
contain harmful detergents,
abrasives or additives.
And almost half of motorists don’t
wax their vehicle.
Waxing at least twice a year is
recommended for maximum
protection.
If you are not maintaining your
vehicle’s exterior, you could be
leaving money on the table at trade-
in time.
It’s a fact; a clean, well-
maintained car can be worth up to 50
per cent more than one in “fair”
condition.
Here are some tips when it comes
to do-it-yourself car washing:
• Don’t wash cars in direct
sunlight
• Do wash cars in shade or in
cooler temperatures in the early
morning or late afternoon
• Don’t use dish detergent.
• Do use a formulated car
wash
• Do fill your bucket with warm
water
• Do use a soft terrycloth towel or
washing mitt
• Do spray the car often with water
• Don’t scrub the car all at once.
Do complete one section at a
time, rinsing repeatedly to
prevent the soap from drying on the
paint
• Do use soft terrycloth towels or
scratch-free fabric to dry the vehicle
• Don’t neglect waxing the vehicle
• Do prepare the car for waxing,
using cleaner/polish to remove
contaminants.
The myth of not having to wax
your car because you have a clear-
coat finish is just that, a myth.
Clear-coat finish is only as thick as
a piece of paper and can become
damaged from nicks, chips, the
effects of sunlight, UV
radiation, acid rain, salt, dirt and air
pollution.
Car wax helps to protect the car
from rust seeping into minor nicks
and chips.
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235 Turnberry St.,
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Highway 8 West,
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CLINTON 482-3445
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Cleaned, cared-for vehicle worth 50 per cent more
Cleanliness next to richness
A clean, well-maintained car is worth a lot more than it’s
“fair” conditioned cousin, and can bring in as much as 50
per cent more when it comes time to trade it in. Keeping a
car clean is as easy as cleaning right with the right
products. (MS photo)
NC –As any driver will tell you,
there are four seasons in Canada –
fall, winter, spring and construction.
Nothing is more infuriating than
being stuck in traffic, moving mere
inches every few minutes and being
parked on roadways. On top of
pumping up your gas bill and
causing needless CO2 (carbon
dioxide) emissions from entering the
atmosphere, it can drive you mad.
However, there is something you
can do and if you practise it
year–round, your wallet and Mother
Nature will thank you.
By anticipating the flow of traffic
and reacting accordingly you’ll not
only protect yourself and your
family on the road but also increase
your fuel efficiency, reduce
emissions, minimize the strain on
your wallet and lessen your
frustration.
The principle behind this tip calls
on drivers to maintain their vehicle’s
momentum and avoid unnecessary
stops.
Without breaking any road
regulations, drivers can easily
anticipate traffic and proactively
manage their place within traffic to
minimize slowdowns, red lights and
other interruptions.
How can hard braking use more
fuel?
This happens when a driver keeps
a foot on the accelerator – all the
while feeding fuel to the engine –
then brakes hard.
It's more fuel efficient to let off the
accelerator early and drive smoothly.
Anticipating the flow of traffic not
only reduces your fuel
consumption but it will also save
you money by limiting the
additional wear and tear on your
brakes and tires.
The number one rule is to leave
plenty of space between you and the
vehicle in front of you and to plan
your manoeuvres well in advance.
Over the course of a year, the
savings for fuel–efficient drivers can
range from five to over 25 per cent.
Anticipating traffic and being
proactive on the road pays off.
Check out other tips for
fuel–efficient driving at
www.vehicles. nrcan.gc.ca.