Protect Cars In wintertime! But How?

Remember that you do not only have to sell your scrap car to a junk yard. Even a local college with a mechanics course can be a good buyer, but again this depends on the state of your car. You can also put it up for auction online and you will surely get a buyer. If your car is a rare model or make, you can target collectors who would definitely give you a good amount for it. Make sure you know what kind of car you have because many people have old vehicles that may be priceless. Look for a forum for car enthusiasts and see whether you will find a taker from it.

There are often many junkyards near me in any town that will offer "yo u pull it " service. This means you can get a better price on 2nd hand car parts if you bring your own tools and remove the part yourself. You will also have a better chance to inspect and decide whether or not the part is in good enough condition for your use.

The next thing to check on the engine is the air filter. Whenever you change the oil, you should be checking the air filter to ensure that it isn't clogged with excess debris. After this, check the battery. Most batteries today are sealed, maintenance-free batteries, so the best way to do this is to take the car to your local auto parts near me. Here, they have a machine that tests batteries to make certain that they hold a full charge and don't need replaced. Finally, while you've got the hood up, it's a good idea to fill up your windshield washer fluid reservoir. Check the lines that lead to the windshield washer nozzles so that you can be sure that these aren't cracked, as well.

Small nicks and chips can be repaired by filling them in with a little touch up paint. With some work, the results can be outstanding! Be sure the temperature is above 60 and the area is clean and wax-free. Don't ever use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint!! If you do, you can't help but end up with large, ugly blobs of paint where you filled in the chip.

If you're going to wash your own car, be sure to use a quality car wash shampoo product. Trust me, spending a buck or two extra on a good product is money well spent. You can't go wrong with Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash and Conditioner or Mothers California Gold Car Wash. They are both easy to find at your local auto junkyards near me store and they won't remove your wax protection. Plus, these wash shampoos offer conditioners designed to prevent scratching and maintain the shine.

Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads offer higher levels of friction than your stock pads while retaining the stock wear, noise and dust characteristics. Ideal for spirited street drivers who prefer little to no maintenance over higher performance.

A towel or sheet to put down so you don't rip your knees up or get dirtier than necessary. I keep a towel in my trunk all of the time in my breakdown kit.