Once you have gotten your car ready for the cold, snow, ice and wind that winter brings, it's time to stock it with all the items you will need to help you get through them. Those items include an ice scraper, a snow brush and small snow shovel, bag of sand or cat litter, road flares, jumper cables, blanket, etc.
Determine what kind of fiber your upholstery is made of. Usually you will find this info on a tag under the cushions. If it states that you have a cotton or other natural fiber blend use caution. In many cases and on most fibers you can use the carpet and upholstery cleaner from the auto parts near me to clean spots with out leaving a ring around the area when it dries. To be safe always test on an inconspicuous area and let it dry before continuing. These products work really well on synthetic fibers very safely and gently. I have actually cleaned entire recliners and dining room chairs with them and had wonderful results. The upholstery dries fast and this is what I recommend for a do it your self clean or for in between professional cleanings on spots.
There is SOMETHIN' bout these small town shop owners. Check out, for instance, the shoes in Fairhope, you know the place! You will be hard pressed to find cooler shoes than what they have! (It's on main street, see if you can figure out which one!) You can go to New York and not find shoes like those at CK Collection.
In terms of car performance and safety, make sure you check on the pressure of your tires regularly. This is an easy task to do especially if you purchase a tire gauge from any auto store near me you can check your tire pressure anytime you want. Always remember to stick with the tire pressure that your car or truck manufacturer recommends so you don't over or under inflate your tires. This is also a good time to inspect the tread on your tires and make sure they are not wearing improperly because if you notice that one of your front tires is starting to wear to much on one side it could be time for you to get your tires rotated and balanced or have an alignment done.
"Pick your own part" type junkyards are getting more and more popular. At these yards, you take in your own tools and search for the type car that has the part you need. Most of these yards are well organized and an employee will tell you where to find the particular type car you are looking for.
You will now need the special tensioner tool that you borrowed or purchased from the auto parts store near me. Place the tensioner tool on the nut at the end of the tensioner. With the tool securely on the nut carefully apply pressure up and toward the windshield of the car. cheap auto parts near me will cause the tensioner to slide up and back. Holding the tensioner in place loop the remaining length of belt under the tensioner and onto the alternator pulley.
In all cases, consider a locking cable and a storage bag. The locking cable helps with theft protection. You will sleep better at night knowing both car and cover are safe and sound.
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