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Bring in this coupon to receive $10 off any oil change and tire rotation

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Make sure your vehicle is in top shape this spring!

Has your car been feelingleft out in the cold?Your second largest investment could use a little TLC

It’s always there when you need it, and it got you through

one of the worst winters in recent memory. So why not give your vehicle a little something back? Be Car Care Aware Canada recommends setting aside a little time this spring to care for your car by following three simple steps.

Keep your vehicle clean

Regular car washes and waxes protect the paint and body of your car from corrosive debris. In parts of the country where salt is

used on the roads, regularly washing is especially important.

Keep your car on schedule

Ever y vehic le has a manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule. Following a routine service schedule is essential to keeping your car in safe and dependable working order.

Keep an eye on the little things

Your windshield wipers aren’t cleaning as well as

they should? Your gas tank is missing its cap? There’s a warning light on your dashboard? When you see your car needs attention, don’t delay. Repairing small things now can help avoid more costly problems down the road and add years of useful vehicle life.

“Many vehicles end up neglected during the winter months and could use a little extra care to get them ready for the spring and summer driving season,” said Patty Kettles, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Be Car Care Aware.

Source:

www.carcarecanada.ca

“For most Canadians, their vehicle is their second biggest investment and they rely on it every single day to get to work, school and everywhere in between. Taking a little time for car care now can save headaches and money in the long run.”

investment and they rely on it every single

school and everywhere in between. Taking a little

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Regular car maintenance done on a syste matic basis will prolong the life of your car. It is a proven

fact. Even better, it represents dollars when the time comes to resell your vehicle. A well-maintained vehicle is un questionably more valuable, however if you don’t keep track of regular maintenance, you’ll find it difficult to capitalize on your car’s good state of repair. That is why it is so important to record all the work carried out on your vehicle.

When purchasing a second hand car, people look for a reliable product that will last long enough for them to have a return on their investment. If you don’t have a maintenance notebook for the vehicle you wish to sell, you’ll find it difficult to ask for more than its market value. Conversely, with supporting evidence the buyer will be ready to spend a bit more, knowing that the vehicle has been properly cared for.

A maintenance notebook will help you remember some elements that may otherwise slip your mind during routine maintenance checks. By

meticulously filling in the notebook, you’ll be sure that everything is done that needs to be done.

Your notes should include the odometer reading at the time of each routine checkup or major repair job. Also, it would be to your advantage to include a short des-cription of the work done. This will facili tate finding and solving any future pro blems that may arise. For example, if the engine isn’t turning over properly and your notebook indicates that the spark plugs haven’t been changed yet, you or your mechanic will

know where to look first for the cause.

Regular car maintenance is like money in your pocket

Keeping a record of all

repairs in a little notebook could be to your

advantage when the time comes to negotiate a resale price.

“If you don’t have a maintenance

notebook for the vehicle you wish to sell, you’ll � nd it

dif� cult to ask for more than its market

value. ”

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Jack is now a certified Journeyman Automotive

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