- January 30, 2017
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Fix damage prior to end-of-lease inspection, or get the dealer estimate for repairs first?
A Question: “I’ve never leased a car before, so I have no idea what the end-of-lease inspection is like. My 2014 Nissan Leaf is in good condition overall, but I backed into a rock in my driveway one day and scratched /cracked my bumper. I got quoted at 450 to fix the damage without replacing the
- May 3, 2016
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Do I need to wax my car more often?
How Often Do I Need to Wax My Car? If your car is usually parked in a garage or otherwise sheltered from the elements, waxing it twice a year should be enough to protect the paint finish. But if your car is frequently exposed to snow, rain, road salt or even just spends most of
- April 21, 2016
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How to Lengthen Your Battery Life
Here’s a hot tip about car batteries: Warm weather is the time for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life. The average life of a battery is three and a half years, and even shorter in warmer climates. Excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes
- April 20, 2016
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Cooling System Maintenance
Water turns to a vapor or boils at 212°F. For every pound of pressure we put water under, it raises the boiling point 3 degrees. 15 lbs of pressure would raise the boiling point of water from 212°F to 265°F. (These numbers are all altitude sensitive.) So 15 lbs of pressure created by the radiator
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