The arrival of the summer months often means that towing vehicles see an increase in use. Whether you are heading out to the lake with your boat in tow, or hauling your camp trailer into the wilderness, having a functional tow vehicle is critical to many of your summer plans. Ensuring that your tow vehicle remains in good working condition will help you avoid breakdowns and improve your vehicle's performance over time.
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The tires that you put on your car are very important to the way that the car handles and drives. Unless you have a very intense job, driving is likely the most dangerous thing that you are going to be doing each day. There are an average of 1.3 million automobile accidents each year, or approximately 3,000 deaths a day. That is a lot of accidents, so it is important that you are driving a car that has extremely good tires.
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If you haven't had a smog check done recently, then you may be surprised that you no longer need a tailpipe emission test. Federal laws require that in areas where a smog check is required, most cars built after 2000 only need on-board diagnostic (OBD II) test. If your car was built between 1996 and 1999, then you will still get the standard tailpipe emissions test in addition to your OBD II test.
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Window tinting film for your car helps block out UV rays and gives you a little more privacy depending on how dark the film is. But very dark film also changes how well you can see through those windows, and that means you have to consider a few issues. Whether you're about to get window film or if you're bringing a car with film into another state, you have to be sure that you get the balance of privacy and security just right.
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You need your car to be running at optimal performance when you turn the ignition and take off down the road. If something is wrong with your car, you will end up paying to fix it, but you may also be in danger. It is important that every part of your car is running adequately. One thing that needs to be checked often is the alignment on your tires. Keeping your tires aligned properly will extend the life of your tires considerably.
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