2017 is right around the corner! You’ve likely made promises to improve your health and physical fitness, or maybe you’re looking to procrastinate less and save more money.
The new year is a great time to reflect on the way you’ve been caring for your vehicle. Are you keeping up with maintenance to ensure a comfortable and safe ride?
Make 2017 a Year of Great Driving
Get Your Auto Body into Shape- A common resolution is to work on physical fitness—but why not offer your vehicle the same attention? A great way to start the year is to take your car into Direct Paint for a detail or have that chipped paint refinished. Contact us to schedule an appointment!
Increase Your Fuel Efficiency- Speeding and driving aggressively can cause your vehicle to consume up to 35 percent more fuel. Besides, it’s unsafe and stresses you out. Try calming down behind the wheel, leaving a little earlier, and planning your routes ahead of time.
Hang up the Idling Habit- On cold days, you need to start your car 10 minutes before leaving home to warm up your engine, right? Wrong! Not only is this a practice that produces a quarter ton of carbon dioxide and may cost you more than $80 a year, it isn’t necessary. Research shows that, if your windows are defrosted, today’s engines allow you to safely drive 30 seconds after turning them on.
Keep Your Tire Pressure in Check- Cold weather has an impact on tires. Not only do you need extra grip on the slippery streets, but the pressure changes brought on by the cold can decrease pressure. Make a resolution to measure your tire pressure regularly, and pay special attention after a temperature drop.