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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-04-29, Page 13• PRICE manual TIRI SROGKIN6_ PRII{ Sunti,.ay st OUR BBN BEST PRICE MOVER 4YEARS! HD GAS SHOCKS Cut car repair costs with some neve tips Keeping 40004., 4104, your car looking good and running well can be ex- pensive. It's not just major repairs that cost so much to fix, it's the minor ones that can turn your car into a money pit - and sometimes it seems that the weather, other drivers, even the birds and bees are conspiring to dent, ding and damage our vehicles. But these new tips can help pre- vent a lot of unnecessary wear and tear and keep your car look- ing good longer. Remember: it's a jungle out there, and we need all the help we can get. • Watch your back. According to experts, a third brake light de- creases chances of being rear- ended by 50 percent. Make sure yours is working. properly. • Little "dings" mean a lot. Those dents, dings and scratches caused by someone opening a car door into yours are annoying and unsightly - and they can lead to bigger problems - they retain moisture and that can lead to se- vere rust damage. You can avoid the problem with impact -resistant door guards. They slip into place instantly and _can't be removed until you unlock the door - and they'll protect your car from careless door openers! • The sky is falling. When park- ing your car in the winter, avoid overhanging. eavesand,trees. Ici- ctes may thaw and fall,: seriously denting your car. Trees can be a problem in .the spring and sum- mer too, because ttosap:and bird droppings can permanently dis- _colour your paint.'. Remove them immediately with a little cooking oil on a soft cloth, ten rinse off with tepid water. • Clearing the air. Instead of ex- pensive scented ,:air fresheners, keep a box of baking sodain:your glove compartment. It eliminates odours and has lots of other uses. Use a little sprinkle to soak up fresh stains on upholstery and in the ashtray to douse burning cig- arette butts, or mix with three parts water and use the paste to clean your windshield, remove salt deposits from paint. and cor- rosion from battery terminals. • Give convenible tops the brush off. Use a soft dust mop to remove dust from your converti- ble f 1p - the long handle means you won't have to stretch and strain. Don't let leaves of debris build up in the well where the top folds down - or you'll 'end ,up with a mildew problem that's almost impossible to get rid of. • Bumper sticker blues. Is your bumper sticker still telling- the world that you liked Ike? To re- move old bumper stickers, turn your hair dryer on "hot" and let the stream of warm air soften the adhesive until you can peel it off. You can also try saturating the sticker with liquid detergent or a petroleum-based solvent. Wait for it to soften, and remove with a plastic ice scraper. • Put your car on a salt -free diet. Road salt causes rust, and rust does more to lower your car's value than almost anything else. During the winter, rinse road salt off at least once a week, and nev- er carry a bag of salt in your trunk. A bag of cat litter is just as good for providing traction and melting ice and it absorbs musty odors and rust -causing moisture. rs ',Maar damage means major repair expense - Even a small -scratch on your car door creates a: perfect opening for expen- sive rust damage. According to the,.creators of -the Gorilla :Door Guard, you _can °temporarily. seal and camouflage a mi- nor- scratch . by : nubbing -'1t vith an 'ordinary wax crayon in . a matching shade, then buffing with : a soft cloth. To avoid dents, just use the' Gorilla' Door: Guard. It slips into place in seconds, and you'll never have to worry about : parking next to "Gorillas" whoswingtheircar .doors into yours. 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In less than three hours you can clean up, clean out and clean off most com- mon car care concerns and drive off to a "sprang fling". Here are the top five cleaning problems most motorists face each spring - and how to conquer each. All -it takes is a little know-how to get you on your way. • With road "hazards" such as road tar.,grime, bug and bird resi- due, -cold, heat, acid rain and hard water bombarding my car each day, what steps make up complete car care today? As with a good recipe, following all the steps will guarantee suc- cess. The complete home car care system should include exterior washing, drying, and waxing, as well as interior and Inc cleaning and protection. • -,My car Is deep-`doivd cry -=f+wnr---t-iventer-elements -= fw - can / make sure it comes clean? It may sound a Iiule crazy, but wash your car - then wash it again! First, wash with a car wash formulated for hard water (not dish- washing soap, which is damaging to paint), with a sheeting action to remove the paint -damaging residue that builds up on your car. Then, -before it dries, wash your car again to remove the five percent of dirt that the first wash left behind that does the most damage to your paint during teh drying process. • Cleaning "tools" are so expen- sive. What are the best tools to use for my car and my budget? Some OTTthe %est .toots can be found around your house. For in- stance, a baby diaper is the perfect balance of cotton and flannel with which to dry your car far surpass- ing a more abrasive chamois or ter- ry cloth towel. The fine -sprayer at- tachment for your garden hose makes an excellent car wash tool - repeated use of too strong a water blast can weaken your car's paint. Other tools are inexpensive in- vestments. For example, a cellulose sponge that is specially formulated to lift direct off a car without scratching today's paints and finish- es. •Do I really need to use a protec- tant on the dashboard, tires and in- terior? Absolutely. A quality silicone - based protectant guards against ozone, oxygen and ultraviolet light rays which can crack, dull, harden and fade these items. It also makes these surfaces anti -static to repel dust and dirt. Used as directed, pro- tectant can add years to your car's dash, tires and vinyl accessories. MOTOMASTER HD GAS' shocks improve your vehicle's ride and handling over ver ous road col old ons 22-oeoex Reg 26.99 20"n OFF GAS SPECIALTY AND LT GAS SHOCK ABSORBERS Metomillawgeaeperefrty chocks. For VW Jena end many down -aired imports 22imoox. Reg 42.99 up. Each from 34.39 -Maoa.wrLT MSshooks.fxtra- heevydesign for oM{oed or commercial use. 22-000x. 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