CAR CARE NEWS :: MAY 2012

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All new Versa sedan brings style, comfort to commute

All new Versa sedan brings style, comfort to commute

Nissan’s all-new 2012 Versa Sedan continues its role as the small car with big-car interior roominess designed for commuters.

“Compact cars are getting a lot of attention lately due to rising fuel costs and concerns about the environment. Yet many buyers are disappointed in what they find – vehicles rife with compromise,” says Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.

“This new Versa Sedan, a ‘clean sheet’ ground-up design, takes small cars in a new direction – proving that you don’t have to sacrifice style for affordability, interior roominess for a smaller footprint, or drivability for high mpg," said Castignetti.

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Pre-trip checklist for worry-free car travel

Pre-trip checklist for worry-free car travel

Family vacations make for life-long memories. How can you help prevent those journeys from becoming a bittersweet adventure?

According to experts, one of the simplest ways is to take your vehicle for a simple check-up.

"A little maintenance goes a long way in keeping your family safe and your vehicle on the road," says John Wallauch, Chief of California's Bureau of Automotive Repair. "You should be spending your time enjoying your trip, not worrying about whether your car will make it to your vacation destination and back home."

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Cactus Highway blooms with color this spring

Cactus Highway blooms with color this spring

Rick Bowers is the kind of driver who keeps one eye on the road and one eye on the side of the road. He’s looking for clues, anything that will betray the hiding spots of his quarry.

“Sometimes they hide underneath desert brush,” said Bowers, a field ecologist whose name is on the cover of some 150 field guides. “Often you can see them 20 or 30 feet off the roadside.”

Other times they squeeze in the crevices of massive boulders or crouch among tall grasses of the Sonora desert.

What is Bowers’ target of prickly interest?

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Before you go

Teens: What to do when handing over the keys

Teens: What to do when handing over the keys

What happens when the kids grow out of the backseat and into the driver's seat? Some safety guidelines can help parents assure their children’s safety.

“Vehicle dependability is just as important for young drivers as it is for adults,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “No parent wants their children to be stranded somewhere.”

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Five tire tips to help prevent summer accidents

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Five tire tips to help prevent summer accidents

Sudden thunderstorms, road debris, oily asphalt, cone zones—all of these conditions can make for hazardous summer driving. The problems can become life-threatening when driving on bald or damaged tires.

So says Daniel Zielinski, vice president of communications at the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association.

“Tires are engineered to handle a lot of stress as long as they are maintained properly,” Zielinski said. “Once the integrity of components is damaged, tires ultimately will come apart.”

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Spruce up for spring at the carwash

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Spruce up for spring at the carwash

While some drivers enjoy getting the garden hose, sponge and a bucket of water, others prefer driving through an automatic carwash to get rid of vehicle grime. But are all carwash facilities created equal?
 
Worries of getting a side mirror blasted or paint scratches from the carwash brushes make some drivers a bit leery. So how do you choose a good automatic car wash facility?

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