GAP stand for “Guaranteed Auto Protection” , and it’s critical for anyone who is leasing or purchasing a new car. It’s essentially an extra layer of insurance on top of your regular car insurance policy.
If your car suffers a total loss, standard coverage will provide the replacement value cost for your vehicle, or “book value”. The problem with this is that there is usually a significant difference between the “book value” of your vehicle, and your financial obligation to the leasing or auto financing company. Many times when a total loss occurs you can end up owing more than you are insured for. GAP Insurance will help cover the extra amount, so that you can get back on the road faster!
· Use the power hose to remove foreign substances: Never wipe them off with a towel or cloth; this could scratch your paint, or just smear the substance around.
· Dirt removal: If your car is dirty don’t just wipe it off. Rinse it completely first, and then focus on certain sections that may need a little more scrubbing. Dirt can leave scratches, so be careful.
· The towel: Try only to use microfiber cloth when working on your car. It is the same material used to clean glass, so you can rest assured it won’t leave any marks.
· How to scrub: Refrain from scrubbing in a circular motion. Use a straight motion, scrubbing from top to bottom.
Summer just got a whole lot cooler. If you always follow these two rules, you’ll always avoid sweating the small stuff.
ALWAYS avoid using your AC for as long as possible. It might be a little uncomfortable, but if you can deal with cracking the windows, it’s a small effort that will save you big down the road. Hunt for underground parking, shade trees, and ALWAYS be sure you’re equipped with a sunshade just in case.
Once you’ve reached that too-hot-to-handle part of summer and begin using the AC in your car, ALWAYS use recirculation mode! You should activate recirculation as soon as you can feel the AC start pumping out cool air. This causes the AC system to recycle the cool air that’s already in the car instead of cooling new hot air from outside. Why make your car work double-time?
Maybe you’ve got a newly-licensed teen learning how to drive. Maybe it’s that carpool buddy of yours with the lead foot. Hey, maybe it’s even your sweet old mother-in-law that only comes to visit twice a year. One thing is for sure: nobody is as skilled a driver as you!
…At least that’s how it seems, right? As it turns out, YOU could be the annoying one! A recent survey by Insure.Com revealed the true story.
Who is the most annoying driver?
- My spouse: 36 percent
- A friend: 22 percent
- My mother: 16 percent
- My father: 9 percent
- Other: 8 percent
- My teen son: 5 percent
- My teen daughter: 4 percent
So, who really grinds your gears? Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook—we want to know what you think.
Car models and brands fade in and out of popularity. What’s new and exciting one minute can become stagnant and outdated before you know it. In the fast-paced auto industry, the pressure to innovate is always on. When that pressure is at its worst, the professionals are separated from the amateurs. Worthy brands rise to the occasion, and Buick is one that has stood the test of time.
A few years into the new millennium, Buick was called to rise to such an occasion. As crossover vehicles flooded the market and a new generation got behind the wheel, a fresh way of thinking about Buick needed to be introduced.
That’s when Buick surprised everyone with the crossover vehicle that took the world by storm, destroyed its competition, and redefined the brand by giving it a fresh new face: the Buick Enclave.
Summer road trips are a good time for everyone. You have time off work or school, and you’re ready to get out of town for a few days. It’s important to make sure you take care of yourself while you get from point A to point B, so here are some tips to make your Road trip is stress-free.
• Schedule breaks: Everyone gets tired after a while. It’s important you stop for snacks/restroom breaks. This will also give everyone a chance to get out of the car and stretch their legs.
• Check your tires before heading out: The summer heat can have a detrimental effect on your tires causing them to lose air. Make sure to check your tire pressure prior to departure.
• Examine your wiper blades: The summer heat can do a number on your wiper blades. Be sure to make sure they are 100% working condition before heading out. If they aren’t invest in a new pair.
• Schedule a preventative maintenance check: It’s important to make sure that everything on your car is in working order, so everyone can get on the road worry free!
1. Clear headlights of every bit of excess grime you are able to and outline each headlight with tape. This protects your paint job while you’re cleaning.
2. It is likely that any product you try will require sanding of some sort—so be detailed, meticulous, and careful during this process. After wards, the headlight should be rough and dull, yet clear of any yellowing.
3. Polish them up! This will rid your headlights of the small scratches caused by the sandpaper. It will also rid them of the dull look and make them clear again.
4. Since you’ve removed any protective layer that was on your headlights originally during the sanding process, it’s important that you apply a sealant with UV protection. If possible, choose one with promised extended protection.
If you’re in the dark about the best UV sealant to use, check out what Popular Mechanics says on the issue.
