4 Small Things You Can Do To thoroughly Clean Up Your Vehicle
If you have neglected the upkeep of your car, fear not. Invest in a car detailing for your automobile or truck. For a fee ranging from $75 - $150, they will clean your car like new and make it easier for you to maintain your vehicle going forward.
Here's an example of how it works. My neighbor can change the oil in his truck. It takes him two hours (including the time to go to the auto store near me and get the oil and filter) @ $25 per hour, which is his current wage, plus the cost of the oil and filter, which is about $30. Two hours of his time equals $75 plus $30 for materials is a grand total of $105. OR he can take it to the Quick Lube place and have it done in 15 minutes for $35. Obviously, he takes it to the Quick Lube place. The numbers don't lie.
Check your Antifreeze/Coolant. Make sure that the type you are using is sufficient for the climate you live in. Check the levels regularly; however always check when the engine is cold. Not only will you get a more accurate measurement but also opening a hot radiator is an extremely dangerous thing to do!
Particularly useful in areas of the country where it gets really hot (like here in Phoenix!), a velour or carpet cover will help protect your dashboard from ugly cracking. Cheap versions can be at the swap meet or flea market but for a gift, why not go to your local auto parts near me and order one custom made in a color matching the interior with either the monogram of your auto enthusiast or the logo of the make of his vehicle embroidered on the edge?
Ensure to find out if the dealer has a good reputation in the market and is known to sell good autoparts near me. At least then you can rest assured that you would get good service.
Hose connections are no longer copper, again with the composite material. Using a good pair of channel lock pliers to break loose the adhesion created by time and heat can easily result in the composite hose fitting snapping off long before the hose comes loose.
Here's an example of how it works. My neighbor can change the oil in his truck. It takes him two hours (including the time to go to the auto store near me and get the oil and filter) @ $25 per hour, which is his current wage, plus the cost of the oil and filter, which is about $30. Two hours of his time equals $75 plus $30 for materials is a grand total of $105. OR he can take it to the Quick Lube place and have it done in 15 minutes for $35. Obviously, he takes it to the Quick Lube place. The numbers don't lie.
Check your Antifreeze/Coolant. Make sure that the type you are using is sufficient for the climate you live in. Check the levels regularly; however always check when the engine is cold. Not only will you get a more accurate measurement but also opening a hot radiator is an extremely dangerous thing to do!
Particularly useful in areas of the country where it gets really hot (like here in Phoenix!), a velour or carpet cover will help protect your dashboard from ugly cracking. Cheap versions can be at the swap meet or flea market but for a gift, why not go to your local auto parts near me and order one custom made in a color matching the interior with either the monogram of your auto enthusiast or the logo of the make of his vehicle embroidered on the edge?
Ensure to find out if the dealer has a good reputation in the market and is known to sell good autoparts near me. At least then you can rest assured that you would get good service.
Hose connections are no longer copper, again with the composite material. Using a good pair of channel lock pliers to break loose the adhesion created by time and heat can easily result in the composite hose fitting snapping off long before the hose comes loose.
