BRIGHTON, Mich. June 7, 2012 – Everyone is doing everything
they can to save money these days. Many people have stared doing many
do-it-yourself projects to save money on projects around the house and on car
care. At Brighton Ford we wanted to provide you with 5 quick money saving DIY
tips for quick car maintenance. Take a look:
1. Windshield Wipers
– Windshield wipers don’t last forever. In fact most windshield wipers need to
be changed about every 6 months. If you want to get the most out of your wiper
blades, the best way to add life to them is to keep them clean. Wipe the rubber
edge off with a paper towel moistened with glass cleaner or warm water and dish
soap to help keep them clean.
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| A clean headlight lenses can make a huge difference. |
2. Treating Hazy Headlight
Lenses - Most of today’s vehicles
have clear plastic covers on the headlights that can become hazy from exposure
to the elements over time, especially with the salt from the roads during the
Michigan winters, as well as dirt and mud from all of the Livingston County
back roads. You can pick up a head light restoration kit to spare you from
having to replace the whole headlight reflector. They typically contain an
abrasive cloth and a special finishing liquid to help you get your covers
looking like new.
3. Light Bulbs –
Changing a light bulb in today’s vehicles is pretty simple. Most are a simple
twist and pull operation. Bulb specifications are usually found in the owner's
manual. Consult a service manual or look online if access to the
bulb isn't obvious. We carry replacement bulbs for all makes and models in our Auto Parts Stores. If you're
replacing a halogen headlight bulb take care not to touch the glass with your
bare fingers. Skin oils on the quartz glass are said to shorten its life.
4. Wash and Wax Your
Vehicle – Your car, truck, or SUV is a work of art, help keep it that way
by regularly washing and waxing it to help preserve that beautiful paint job.
Your local car wash professionals can do a nice job cleaning it for you but we
also recommend giving your vehicle a hand wash too. This allows you to get up
close to inspect it for dents, scratches, and paint chips you might not have
noticed otherwise. Spray waxes should be used weekly or for special occasions.
Other waxes can be used less often, about every 2-3 months.
5. Touch-up Paint
– Touching up small paint chips and scratches can save you bundles in the long
run. At the Brighton Ford Service Center our paint specialist can help you find
exactly the right color to match your vehicles paint job. Once applied you will
want to let the paint dry and cure for about 72 hours before washing or
polishing the vehicle.
We are your automotive service and repair experts, so feel
free to contact us with
any questions on your car maintenance projects. Big or small we can handle them
all!
Brighton Ford is located
at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned
and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford
proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs,
Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore
Lake Ford dealership needs and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs. For more
information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at
(800)-836-8206.
Try to educate yourself on the small, routine car maintenance tips yourselves. Before going to the dealer for rectification of every minor problem, try to check the problem yourself. If you have more than one car, then you should try to drive the one which has a better fuel efficiency, wherever possible. This can also help you save money.
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