(MS) -- Recentstudies have esti-mated that manyAmericans spend asmuch as three hoursa day in their cars.Over the course of atypical week, that'salmost one entireday behind thewheel. That not on-ly translates to lotsof face time withyour vehicle's inte-rior, but it also pro-vides ample oppor-tunities for thebuildup of dirt,grime, coffee, andfood stains that canleave a car's interiorappearing haggardand worn.In addition to rob-bing a car's interiorof its aesthetic ap-peal, the buildup ofdirt and grease canalso cause the vehi-cle to degrade overtime. Though it'scommon to associ-ate vehicle mainte-nance with what'sunder the hood,drivers should alsomake maintenancea priority for the ve-hicle's interior.When cleaning acar's interior, ad-dress each andevery nook andcranny.

• Consoles & CupHoldersPerhaps no part of avehicle's interior ismore susceptible todirt and greasebuildup than thecenter console,which is typicallyhome to a vehicle'scup holders. Spilledcoffee or soda issomething everydriver can relate to,and cleaning suchspills is harder thanit sounds. NoTouch® InteriorDetailing Mousse

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• Clean Under theCarpetsParticularly after along winter, a vehi-cle's carpets can be amajor eyesore.Remove the floormats and thorough-ly vacuum any dirtbuildup that mighthave multipliedwith each wintersnowstorm orspring shower. Yourcarpets will lookbetter and lastlonger.

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(MS) -- With theeconomy on therebound after thecountry's worst fi-nancial times indecades, many asmart vehicleowner is lookingto get more bangfor their vehiclebuck. In lieu ofquick trade-ins,more and more ve-hicle owners areapplying the les-sons they learnedfrom the recessionto their vehiclesand trying to maketheir purchaseslast longer.

According to the

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• Find a repairshop that suitsyour needs.Motorists oftencite the difficultyin finding a reli-able mechanicthey feel they cantrust. A courteousstaff that's willingto answer yourquestions is a goodstarting point, as isa shop that's dis-playing the ASEsign or logo, whichindicates the shopemploys certified

technicians. Also,check the shopwalls for any pastcommendations,including civic,community or cus-tomer serviceawards.

It's also a goodidea to check whatvehicles the me-chanics are cur-rently working on.If the vehicles inthe parking lot areequal in value toyour own, that's agood sign.

• Do the smallthings to save fuel.The cost of fuel isamong the highestcosts associatedwith owning a ve-hicle. But smallthings like ensur-ing tires are prop-erly inflated, re-placing misfiringspark plugs andeven clearing thetrunk of clutter canall increase fuel ef-ficiency and helpyour bottom line inthe process.

• Give your en-gine a break. Cars

aren't all that dif-ferent from the hu-man body in thateverything is di-rectly or indirectlyconnected as a sys-tem. Just like abody can over-compensate in onearea when anotherarea is injured, acar's engine will beforced to over-compensate whenthere are deficien-cies in other areas.For example, aclogged air filteror fouled sparkplug makes com-bustion less effi-cient, which re-duces power -- andwastes fuel aswell. Motoristscan give their en-gine a break by re-placing cloggedfilters, sticking totheir vehicle main-tenance scheduleand routinelychecking fluid lev-els.

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While some eco-

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and lifestyle changes

have been easy to

adopt, others have

proven far more diffi-

cult. Perhaps nothing

illustrates that more

than consumer reac-

tion to hybrid cars.

Hybrid car sales have

dipped in recent

years. But supporters

note that vehicle sales

in general have also

decreased over that

period, meaning it's

quite possible hybrid

car sales are indica-

tive of a larger slump,

and not necessarily

indicative of an ad-

verse consumer reac-

tion to hybrid cars.

Whatever the reason

for dwindling sales,

it's clear consumers

have been reticent to

embrace hybrid cars,

especially when com-

pared to other eco-

friendly lifestyle

changes that have

caught on seemingly

en masse. For those

considering a hybrid

car, there's a valid

case to be made on

both sides of the

fence.

Why Buy a Hybrid

Car?

Buying a car is never

an easy decision.

Choosing to buy one

that's fundamentally

different that one

you've ever pur-

chased before is even

more difficult.

Perhaps there's no

greater reason to buy

a hybrid car than the

environmental bene-

fits. A hybrid's low

emissions mean less

greenhouse gases,

which can include

harmful carbon diox-

ide. Less emissions

make for a healthier

planet. For con-

sumers whose chief

concern is the envi-

ronment, then hybrid

cars are the way to go.

There's also more

practical reasons to

buy a hybrid car.

Better gas mileage

means drivers will be

paying less at the

pump, which can add

up to significant sav-

ings over time, not to

mention less fuel con-

sumption that will

help the environment

as well.

Hybrid cars also tend

to be more efficient.

Hybrids have both an

internal combustible

engine and an electri-

cal system, enabling

drivers to switch back

and forth between the

power sources to

make their vehicle

more efficient, burn-

ing less fuel when the

conditions allow and

using less electrical

energy when the con-

ditions would other-

wise drain the electri-

cal power system.

Why Steer Clear of

Hybrid Cars?

Hybrid cars' biggest

problems are largely

economical. Resale

value of hybrid cars

pales in comparison

to that of traditional

automobiles. Much

of this lower resale

value is thanks to the

battery needed for hy-

brid cars. Hybrid car

batteries typically

need to be replaced

once per decade.

When selling a pre-

owned vehicle, driv-

ers might find that ve-

hicle is less attractive

to prospective buyers

if that battery has not

previously been re-

placed or if it's been

several years since it

was replaced.

Lower resale value is

especially tough to

stomach when con-

sidering the initial

cost of hybrid cars,

which many feel

makes them less at-

tractive options.

Hybrids are often

considerably more

expensive, and re-

searchers have noted

that the cost savings

of hybrids are not re-

alized until after sev-

eral years of driving a

hybrid vehicle. While

this figures to change

as the market contin-

ues to offer more hy-

brid cars, for today's

consumer that future

offers little comfort.

Safety is also a con-

cern when consider-

ing a hybrid car.

Hybrids use high-

voltage batteries to

operate, which can

prove disastrous

should an accident

occur. Manufacturers

insist this concern is-

n't really a problem,

as the batteries are de-

signed to turn off in

an accident.

However, some con-

sumers subscribe to

the "better safe than

sorry" approach and

feel hybrid batteries

are simply too risky.

Much like any big

ticket decision, con-

sumers must make,

deciding whether or

not to buy a hybrid

car requires careful

consideration of the

advantages and dis-

advantages to hybrid

cars before driving

one off the dealership

lot. TF112382

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Is a Hybrid Car the Right Fit for You?

Before purchasing a hybrid vehicle, motorists shouldweight the advantages of disadvantages of hybrids to en-sure the car meets their needs.

Many motorists be-moan the myriadcosts associatedwith owning a vehi-cle. According tothe NationalAutomobileDealersAssociation, the av-erage price for anew car in theUnited States isslightly more than$28,000. But as anyvehicle ownerknows, that stickerprice is only the be-ginning. The cost ofmaintaining a vehi-cle and keeping it onthe road is not ex-actly insignificant.As the economy be-gins to rebound, agood percentage ofmotorists have re-solved to keep theirvehicles on the roadlonger in an effort tostretch their auto-mobile dollars.

That's a sound reso-lution, and one thatis not necessarilydifficult to accom-plish. Contrary topopular belief, carsare built to last, andit's often a driver'spoor habits that re-duce a car's life ex-pectancy as op-posed to the vehiclemanufacturer'sproduct. Driverscan lengthen a vehi-cle's lifespan by em-ploying preventivemaintenance thatshould keep a carrunning strong foryears to come.

• Air Filter

When examiningthe vehicle's air fil-ter (check the vehi-cle manual for loca-tion), look for dirt ordust buildup. If thefilter is filthy, sim-ply replace it. Auto

parts stores sell airfilters, and mostdrivers shouldn'thave trouble replac-ing a filter by them-selves. A dirty airfilter can negativelyeffect fuel economyand make it seem asthough a vehicle isconstantly goinguphill in a stiffwind. When a dirtyair filter is replaced,drivers will noticean instant impact inhow the car drivesand are likely tosave a few dollars atthe filling station aswell.

• Belts and Hoses

Issues with belts orhoses are often rec-ognizable to thenaked eye, regard-less of a driver's au-tomotive skill. Ahose in poor condi-tion can appearbulging or brittle,and should not feeltoo soft or too hard.If a hose exhibitsany of these symp-toms, replace it. Abelt that's worn orfrayed should alsobe replaced.

• Brake Fluid

One of the more ex-pensive repair jobson a vehicle is to re-place the brakes.Brakes will need tobe replaced over thecourse of a vehicle'slifespan, but driversshould routinelycheck the vehicle'sbrake fluid. Withoutsufficient brake flu-

id, the brakes' lifes-pan decreases dra-matically. Checkingthe brake fluid iseasy; simply look inthe owner's manualto find brake fluidreservoir and re-move the lid (somevehicles might re-quire the lid be un-screwed). The reser-voir will likely haveinstructions on theinside advising howmuch brake fluidshould be added. Ifthe fluid is belowthe line of demarca-tion, add fluid up tothat line. But becareful not to over-fill. Check the brakefluid levels on amonthly basis.

• Motor Oil

Oil change guide-lines have changeddramatically thanksto better cars andmore reliable motoroils. But it still helpsto check motor oillevels after everyfill up. If motor oillevels are low, addmore oil. If oil issignificantly low af-ter each fill up, con-sult a mechanic justto be safe.

• Exhaust

Once a year, be it ata routine tune up orshould repair workbe necessary, askyour mechanic tocheck the vehicle'semissions. Failingan emissions testmight be against thelaw, and a failed test

could be indicativeof a larger problem. In addition, inspectthe muffler and ex-haust pipe for holes,particularly afterwinter, when debrisfrom snow trucksmay do significantdamage. Replaceany damaged orrusted parts.

• Power Steering

Power steering fluidshould also be in-spected on a month-ly basis. Whenchecking powersteering fluid, alsoinspect the pump forany leaks.

• Tires

Keeping tires prop-erly inflated paysnumerous divi-dends. Properly in-flated tires make iteasier for the engineto operate, loweringfuel costs while alsodecreasing wearand tear on the en-gine. The owner'smanual should list arecommended tirepressure, and the lo-cal filling station

likely has an airpump.Maintaining tiresalso involveschecking for wearand tear. Unevenwear could indicatethe tires are mis-aligned. Discussthis with your me-chanic.

• Transmission Fluid

When checkingtransmission fluid,do so while the caris running and afterthe engine haswarmed up. Alwaysbe certain to put theparking brake onwhen checkingtransmission fluid.If the vehicle needstransmission fluid,add the recom-mended fluid but becareful not to over-fill.Prolonging a vehi-cle's lifespan is notas difficult as itsounds. Oftentimes,all it takes is minor,yet routine, mainte-nance to keep a caron the road for yearsand years.TF114657

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Depreciation is a

major factor in buy-

ing and selling a vehi-

cle. The average auto

can lose 30 percent of

its value after the first

year. After three years

-- the duration of

most leases -- the

car's value may have

decreased by as much

as 50 percent. Those

looking to sell or

trade-in cars will

need to emphasize

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hicle.

There are ways to

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preciation and im-

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whether selling to a

private buyer or trad-

ing in the auto to a

dealership.

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car in the first place.

Some models and

brands simply hold

their value better than

others. Dealerships

will promote this fact

when attempting to

sell a car. Choosing

these types of vehi-

cles can mean a better

resale value later on.

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in mind. A convert-

ible won't be as popu-

lar in Alaska as it will

be in southern

Florida. Don't buy a

vehicle that goes

against the norm in a

particular geographic

area. Otherwise, sell-

ers will be left with a

car with little resale

value.

3. Stick to standard

colors. Fad colors,

such as lime green or

bright orange, may

turn heads, but they'll

be harder to find buy-

ers for later on. This

could reduce the ask-

ing price for the vehi-

cle when it comes

time to sell.

4. Choose the right

upgrades. A fancy

stereo system or top-

of-the-line naviga-

tion system won't

necessarily add value

to the vehicle.

However, leather

seats, a sunroof and

an automatic trans-

mission are popular

among buyers.

5. Maintain the ve-

hicle. Keep records of

maintenance that

show the car was well

cared for. Follow

manufacturers' main-

tenence schedules for

oil changes and tire

rotation, among other

things.

6. Trade in like for

like. A seller may get

a better trade-in rate

on a used car if he or

she is buying the

same make in the new

vehicle. For example,

a Chevrolet dealer-

ship may offer a bet-

ter trade-in price for

that old Malibu if the

owner is looking at a

new Traverse.

Keep in mind that if

a buyer is thinking

about keeping a car

until it's racked up

tons of miles and is

generally older than

dust, depreciation

values really won't

matter much. In those

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