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Will you be vacationing this spring for summer? Here are some Vacation Tips...
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Fuel efficiency can help make your trip cheaper in the long run. With gas prices on the rise, you don’t want to spend your entire vacation budget at the gas pump. Use a pour-in fuel system cleaner and get your oil changed to maximize your miles per gallon.
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Check regular maintenance items. It is important to check all fluid levels including coolant, check tire pressure, clean windshield wipers and check your headlights and tail lights. This simple maintenance can help prevent an expensive break-down.
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Prepare for automotive emergencies. Plan ahead in case an emergency happens with the phone numbers for automotive assistance. CARSTAR offers 24 hour service at 1-800-CARSTAR and can provide towing, rental cars and repair services at some 250 locations around the country.
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Pack a bag for your car. Before you hit the road, pack an emergency kit for your car including a first aid kit, cell phone and extra battery, water, jumper cables, duct tape, work gloves, non-perishable food items, blankets, flares and a flashlight. If the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared to address minor issues, call and wait for assistance.
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Only hit the roads after hitting the hay. Driving after a night of limited sleeping is dangerous to you and your family but as well as other drivers on the road. Making sure you are well rested will allow you to focus better and be more alert while driving.
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Speeding will not always help you reach your destination faster. Excited motorists may try to get to their vacation spot faster by speeding. This can cause unsafe roadways as well as the possibility of a speeding ticket. Speeding will also increase your fuel usage and overall expense of your vacation. Plan accordingly for travel time when planning a vacation.
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Map your trip before you move. Using GPS systems and navigating unknown roads while driving is a bad combination. Take the time to map out your trip before you move and jot down the directions so you can focus on driving.
We've Gone GREEN!
What does Green car repair mean?
 Around the country, collision centers are adopting green repair practices -- from new painting technology to energy saving techniques to environmental improvements -- that are improving the car repair process and reducing the shops' carbon footprint.
Our Certified Green program partners with the EPA's collision Repair Campaign, Energy Star, and Certified Green Investments to enhance smart environmental management practices in delivering improvements on a yearly basis.
All four Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR locations now spray PPG eco-friendly waterborne paint. What does that mean for your car being repaired? You will receive the same great quality, but now, that quality has a clean effect on the environment. According to PPG statistics, our switch to waterborne paint is equivalent to eliminating the emissions from over 100 vehicles driving on the road. We at Auto Body Xperts CARSTAR appreciate the quality of our environment, and are proud to say that we are doing our part to keep our environment clean.
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