The Journey of Samuelsen 224
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Protecting Car Upholstery
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Your car's floor mats are probably filthy, even if you can barely tell. Getting in and out of your vehicle after walking through dirt, mud, or moisture on the pavement can allow grime and debris to collect in them. The problem is that floor mats are often hard to clean. If your mats are looking especially worn, consider buying replacements.
The old timers used leather chamois. They work great, last a long time, and don't scratch, but they have to be put through a wringer. A more modern solution is the microfiber drying towel, often called a waffle weave towel. Although these towels are synthetic, they are super absorbent and the cloth fibers are so fine and soft they don't scratch. You can buy microfiber drying towels at your local auto junkyards near me store.
Because you aren't in the wrecked car business and because no one teaches what to do in an accident, this is the point where you are about to be charged hundreds of dollars in fees for something you can get for free!
Replacing your air filter in the shop can cost you about $20-$30, whereas a new air filter can be bought at the auto parts near me for a just a few dollars and replaced by you for free. Tasks like changing your fuel filter and your oil are slightly more complicated, but easy once you learn.
Small nicks and chips can be repaired by filling them in with a little touch up paint. With some work, the results can be outstanding! Be sure the temperature is above 60 and the area is clean and wax-free. Don't ever use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint!! If you do, you can't help but end up with large, ugly blobs of paint where you filled in the chip.
There are often many junkyards near me in any town that will offer "you pull it" service. This means you can get a better price on 2nd hand car parts if you bring your own tools and remove the part yourself. You will also have a better chance to inspect and decide whether or not the part is in good enough condition for your use.
Here is how it works. You find out your rating and if your car qualifies. Next, visit car dealerships looking for new cars with a higher efficiency rating. Choose your car and make your deal. Then your voucher is used towards the purchase price of the car and part of your financing package. Sounds easy doesn't it?
Your car's floor mats are probably filthy, even if you can barely tell. Getting in and out of your vehicle after walking through dirt, mud, or moisture on the pavement can allow grime and debris to collect in them. The problem is that floor mats are often hard to clean. If your mats are looking especially worn, consider buying replacements.
The old timers used leather chamois. They work great, last a long time, and don't scratch, but they have to be put through a wringer. A more modern solution is the microfiber drying towel, often called a waffle weave towel. Although these towels are synthetic, they are super absorbent and the cloth fibers are so fine and soft they don't scratch. You can buy microfiber drying towels at your local auto junkyards near me store.
Because you aren't in the wrecked car business and because no one teaches what to do in an accident, this is the point where you are about to be charged hundreds of dollars in fees for something you can get for free!
Replacing your air filter in the shop can cost you about $20-$30, whereas a new air filter can be bought at the auto parts near me for a just a few dollars and replaced by you for free. Tasks like changing your fuel filter and your oil are slightly more complicated, but easy once you learn.
Small nicks and chips can be repaired by filling them in with a little touch up paint. With some work, the results can be outstanding! Be sure the temperature is above 60 and the area is clean and wax-free. Don't ever use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint!! If you do, you can't help but end up with large, ugly blobs of paint where you filled in the chip.
There are often many junkyards near me in any town that will offer "you pull it" service. This means you can get a better price on 2nd hand car parts if you bring your own tools and remove the part yourself. You will also have a better chance to inspect and decide whether or not the part is in good enough condition for your use.
Here is how it works. You find out your rating and if your car qualifies. Next, visit car dealerships looking for new cars with a higher efficiency rating. Choose your car and make your deal. Then your voucher is used towards the purchase price of the car and part of your financing package. Sounds easy doesn't it?
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