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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-04-26, Page 17Sprin 411111 I.11■ Y1YY ' \ - £W kW Wim. 'Mini ,wi.i i.i. Y�Y r r UR masa- I ,YY1Ya THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018. PAGE 17. 11111110•4111011\Yl�o v Y Y1 ` �• Wm.-, iwM www wwl Getting the most out of a vehicle's lifetime Making it last Vehicles are big investments, especially when buying new, so getting the most out of a new automobile is paramount. Follow these tips to get the most out of your buck. (Msphoto) MS — Automobiles are significant investments. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for light vehicles was $34,968 in January, 2017, marking a three per cent increase from just a year earlier. The decision to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new vehicle is not one consumers should take lightly. Once drivers purchase their new vehicles, they can protect their investments and get greater returns on those investments by prioritizing maintenance and taking simple yet effective steps to extend the lives of their cars and trucks. • Drive defensively: Aggressive driving is dangerous and can have an adverse effect on a vehicle. When driving, always obey posted speed limits and avoid accelerating and decelerating quickly. Such a style of driving can strain vehicle engines and drive trains while negatively affecting fuel efficiency and wearing down brakes, states the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence. 9) 9, 519-482-9363 or if busy Carter's West End Garage & Body Shop 215 Huron St., Clinton 519-482-3534 5cvc aree yam ire' Sp xuz cavi needi! 1-00 • Maintain a clean vehicle: Car washes do more than just clean a vehicle. Routine washing and waxing can remove dirt that, if left on a vehicle, can gradually scratch paint and contribute to chips and rust. Over time, rust can affect vehicle performance and may even compromise the safety of drivers and their passengers if bad enough frame rust affects structural integrity. Routine washing also can remove road salt from vehicles. Salt can build up during winter when roads are routinely treated during and after snowstorms. Road salt can be extremely corrosive and, if left unremoved from a vehicle, can contribute to rust that ultimately can cause extensive damage to a vehicle. • Routinely check tire pressure: Many of today's new vehicles alert drivers when tire pressure is low. Drivers should not ignore such warnings, as low tire pressure can affect engine performance by forcing it to work harder than should be necessary. Engines that are forced to work harder than they need to likely won't last as long as those that run efficiently. Low tire pressure also negatively affects fuel efficiency, potentially costing drivers substantial amounts of money over time. Drivers of older vehicles without tire pressure alerts should routinely check tire pressure and keep tires adequately inflated. Vehicles that are slow to accelerate from resting positions may not have enough air in their tires. • Adhere to maintenance guidelines: Drivers may have heard 1 • • . r r SERVICE & REPAIR - Alignment Checks - Diagnostics - Certified Motor Vehicle Inspection Station - Safety checks for automotive, large truck and trailers - Dripless undercoating - Tire sales and installation - Wholesaler for A & I products - Repairs to all makes and models ©Find us on Facebook Cochrane's iREPMRS `i ilk:t:VAM-� iI10 Ontario MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION 44786 Rowland Rd., Ethel • cochranesrepairs@hotmail.com (dRQUE T RADAR AUTO PARTS AUTO PARTS "You will find it at CARQUEST" 235 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS 887-9661 Also at: 3878 Wellington St., MITCHELL 348-8485 and 20 King St., CLINTON 482-3445 that today's vehicles were built to go longer periods of time between oil changes and tuneups than the vehicles of yesteryear. But drivers should still adhere to manufacturer - recommended maintenance guidelines. Upon buying new vehicles, drivers should read their owners' manuals to determine recommended maintenance intervals, and stick to those intervals for as long as they have their vehicles. Cognizant of the sizable investments they're making when buying new vehicles, many drivers want to get as many miles out of their vehicles as possible. Simple maintenance and safe driving habits can go a long way toward keeping vehicles on the road for years to come. ...bring it to us for expert service and repair. Since 1995, Jack has been your trusted choice for repairs and service on your vehicles. Jack is also an OMVIC certified Used Car Dealer and member of the Used Car Dealer Association of Ontario. 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