BRIGHTON Mich., - If you’re a woman then you probably know
how dangerous it can be to break down by yourself in an unfamiliar area, but
knowing a few important tips about cars can keep you safe as well as prepared.
Tires
If your tire begins to lose air it should be noticeable, so
start getting used to looking at your tires before you jump in your car. If the tire does look low then add air or change your tire immediately, don’t
wait!
Another warning sign of an ensuing flat tire may be that
your car begins to pull left or right.
If this should happen then pull off to the side of a safe road and take
a look. You may need to change
your tire.
Before taking a long trip, you should always check your
tires for worn spots on your tires where wires may be popping out. Seeing wires is a bad sign, so you
should buy new tires as soon as possible.
Overheated Car
If your car begins to overheat then turn the air
conditioning off and turn your heater on as high as it will go. This will bring the heat away from the
engine. If pulling over right away
isn’t an option then coasting can help to cool the engine.
If for more than 90 seconds you are sitting in one spot then
switch to neutral to take some of the pressure off of the engine. Never remove the radiator cap when your
engine is hot because you risk volatile heat.
Battery Cables &
Connectors
At some point during your ownership of a vehicle you may
find that a fuzzy, green substance has enveloped your battery. This substance is battery acid so be
careful not to touch it without protective gloves and eyewear. This can be an easy fix, simply pour
some Coca Cola on the fuzz. If
this doesn’t work then you’ll need to first remove the cables and scrub them
clean with a wire brush.
Brakes
Chances are that if it’s raining then you’re probably going
to have to drive through a puddle or two.
You’ll have to dry your brakes after this happens so be sure to
accelerate slowly while pushing your brake, so that it is open to the air.
Living in Michigan you see a lot of potholes, so if you can’t avoid them then simply do not
apply your brakes while driving over them.
Otherwise, your suspension may be damaged.
Misc. Tips
If it is windy out and you feel your car being pushed while
you drive, then try rolling down your rear windows a little bit, this way the
wind will flow through the car instead of pushing it.
If your car smells bad then take dryer sheets and tuck them
in various places inside. Leave
them until you no longer notice any unpleasant smells.
Do you have problems with pet hair sticking to every surface
of your interior? Use Static Guard
to detach it.
Remember to always be prepared with a fully charged cell
phone as well as things like blankets or a jacket just in case you get stuck
somewhere for a while. Check out our other Brighton Ford blog with more tips! If you have
any other questions or just want more tips then you can come and talk to us or
call us at Brighton Ford. We are
here to help!
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.
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