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Cheaper, Better, Fasterhard finish, and holds up wellthrough weather and washing.To apply, either use the builtinapplicator or tear a matchfrom a book of matches anduse the cardboard end as atiny paintbrush. If and whenit wears away, simplyreapply.Traction—with cat litterIn winter weather carry aheavy bag of clay-based catlitter in your trunk so theextra weight will help keepthe vehicle stable. If you arestuck in snow or ice, clear thearea around your drive wheels,pour litter in front of the tiresin the direction you want togo, and then drive away slowly.Clay is handy for gaining traction,but it is heavy. Once thepossibility of snow is past,remove the litter from yourtrunk in the interest of optimumgas mileage.Traction—with floor matsIf your car gets stuck in thesnow, slip one or more of thefloor mats under the stucktire(s) to provide the tractionyou need to get out.Trailer hitchDon’t consider buying a usedcar that has a trailer hitch.Trailer towing indicates heavyservice, and you’ll be happierwith a car that has been gentlyused, not possibly abused.Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) matchupNever buy a used car withoutseeing the ownership documents.Match the car’s VehicleIdentification Number (VIN)on the driver’s side of thedashboard with the VIN onthe title and registration.Windshield—snow and ice removalYou won’t have to scrape snowand ice from your windshieldif you place a large, plastic,cut-open trash bag over thedry windshield when your caris parked; secure the bottomedge under the windshieldwipers and close the sides inthe car doors.30Mary Hunt, Cheaper, Better, FasterRevell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, © 2013. Used by permission.
AutomobilesWindshield—washer fluidMix together 3 cups rubbingalcohol and 1 tablespoon liquiddetergent in a gallon-sizejug. Fill with water, cover, andshake to mix well. Label it, captightly, and keep out of reachof children. Shake well, thenpour the mixture into yourcar’s windshield washer compartment.You can use this inyour car year-round becausethe alcohol will prevent it fromfreezing in the winter.Windshield wiper—blade renewalTo get a few more months’use out of windshield wiperblades, lightly sand the edge ofthe rubber blade with superfinesandpaper. Be sure tocarefully remove all traces ofsand from the blades, reattach,and they’ll work like new.31Mary Hunt, Cheaper, Better, FasterRevell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, © 2013. Used by permission.
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