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when the bumper-to-bumper
warranty expires or if mileage starts
to tick up, adversely affecting resale
value.
The time of year to sell that is most
favourable is between the months of
March through August, offers U.S.
News and World Report. When
temperatures start to climb, people
begin thinking about warm-weather
and getting outdoors. This is a time
of year when tax refunds are issued,
and it is far enough away from the
holidays to make big purchases more
affordable.
• When to buy: Kelley Blue
Book® says that most dealerships do
their biggest “wheeling and dealing”
toward the end of the calendar year.
November and December are some
of their most profitable months and
consumers who are able to budget
for a new vehicle at this time of year
can get great prices. Dealers want to
carry over as little inventory as
possible into the new year, so some
are motivated to negotiate more on
the current year models, enabling
them to make room for new
inventory and meet existing sales
projections.
The financial resource Bankrate
says the day of the week one chooses
to buy also may be something to
consider. Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday are slow days at many
dealerships, which may make
negotiating a deal easier. Shopping
holiday sales, such as those on Black
Friday or New Year’s Eve, also can
help consumers earn better deals.
Timing is everything in the vehicle
market. Learn the best times to buy
or sell a vehicle and reap the
rewards.
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Clinton
519-482-9363
or if busy
519-482-3534
For all
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Timing important
when buying cars
Tire maintenance key to safe vehicle operation
MS – Maintaining tires is an
important component of safe
driving. Tires are some of the
hardest working parts on a car or
truck and are subjected to wear and
tear every time rubber meets the
road.
Tires affect many components of
driving, including handling, braking
and the comfort of the ride.
Maintaining tires makes driving safe
not only for drivers and their
passengers, but also for fellow
motorists.
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
the United States says that in 2017,
738 fatalities occurred because of
tire-related crashes. Many of those
crashes were no doubt preventable,
and that only highlights the
importance of maintaining tires and
monitoring their performance.
Poor tire maintenance can lead to
premature wear and potentially
result in a blowout. The automotive
group AAA notes it is important to
visually inspect tires as often as
possible. Drivers should look for
overall tread wear. Pay special
attention to tread wear on one edge
of the tires, which could indicate
poor alignment. Erratic tread wear
may mean tires are out of balance.
Drivers also should pay attention
to how their cars drive and sounds.
Unusual vibration or thumping
noises suggest issues with the tires.
A car that pulls in one direction
also may be experiencing tire
problems. Vehicle owners should be
aware of the routine maintenance
steps that can keep them safe and
improve the life expectancy of tires.
• Tire pressure: The NHTSA
says only 19 per cent of consumers
properly check and inflate their tires.
Keeping tires properly inflated is
one of the most important steps to
maintaining them. Tires lose around
one PSI per month, and
underinflated or overinflated tires
can contribute to unusual wear,
blowouts and even excessive fuel
consumption.
• Rotation: Check the owner’s
manual or recommendations from
the tire manufacturer, but know that
most mechanics advise having tires
rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles.
Rotation helps distribute wear more
evenly on tires.
• Balancing: AAA says balancing
also helps minimize uneven wear
and tear. Balanced tires are achieved
by using small weights attached to
the wheels to limit vibration of the
tire and wheels as they turn. New
tires should be balanced, and tires
also should be balanced after one or
more is removed to repair a
puncture.
• Alignment: Vehicles have wheel
alignment measurements that
pertain to manufacturers’
specifications. Alignment that falls
outside of the range can impact
handling, fuel economy and tread
wear.
A drift or pull suggests alignment
problems and should be
addressed.
Vehicle owners should keep tire
inspection and maintenance in mind
as part of their overall car care plan.
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Bob Jamieson ~ Class A Mechanic
519-482-pipe (7473)
41477 Winthrop Rd.
Londesboro, ON
Regular maintenance needed
By taking care of a vehicle’s tires, costly, dangerous and
potentially fatal collisions can be avoided. Tires that don’t
see regular maintenance can result in preventable critical
failures like blowouts. (MS photo)
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