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SCORES OF VEHICLES DAMAGED IN RECENT WINTER STORMS

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Broken Headlight on Snow-Covered Car

Drivers experienced treacherous road conditions in many parts of our country — including major metropolitan areas — during our recent winter storms. Scores of vehicles damaged are now in need of repair. Fortunately, if you found yourself in a fender bender or a more severe accident during these storms, we’re here to help.

For those of you with damaged but repairable vehicles, we invite you to shop with us.  We have one of the largest inventories of used, aftermarket, and remanufactured auto parts in the nation.  Let us provide you an excellent deal on the parts you need to put your car or truck back in tip-top shape.

And if your vehicle isn’t repairable, or if you just don’t want it anymore, we would like the opportunity to buy it from you.

Either way, we hope we can make dealing with the aftermath of your accident a little bit easier for you.

WINTERIZING YOUR VEHICLE

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Brrrrrrrr.  It’s that time of the year again, folks.  The shortest day of the year and the first official day of winter is known as the winter solstice.  This year the winter solstice fell on December 21.  If you haven’t already winterized your vehicles, it’s time to get that done.  A little care and preparation now may prevent a misfortune later.  Snow Covered Winter Road Through Woods

Let’s discuss a few things you can do to make your vehicle safer for you and your passengers in the coming months.

  • Make sure your defroster and heater work properly.
  • Be sure your windshield is clear of all heavy frost, ice, or snow before turning on your windshield wipers.  Turning on wipers that are frozen to the windshield can result in damage to the wiper blades and windshield wiper motor.  You may want to keep de-icer handy for quick defrosting.

Note:  Remember to turn off your wipers when you turn off your vehicle.  That way your wipers won’t automatically attempt to start when you crank your vehicle. 

  • Be sure you have good wiper blades installed.  Poor visibility in adverse weather conditions can be disastrous.
  • Be sure your windshield washer fluid reservoir is full and that you’re using washer fluid that will not freeze.
  • Check your antifreeze.  Make sure it’s full and that it is concentrated enough to protect you below the lowest temperatures you expect.  Add a higher concentration of antifreeze if needed.
  • Check your oil.  Often, lower viscosity oil is called for during colder weather.  Read your owner’s manual and be sure to use the correct oil viscosity during the upcoming months.  If your oil is too thick, it can damage your engine.
  • Carefully inspect all your hoses and belts for wear.  Replace as needed.
  • Warm up your engine before you start driving.
  • Be sure to keep plenty of gas in your tank in case you get stranded and need to run your heater for an extended period.
  • Pack an emergency kit and keep it in your vehicle.  Be sure to include blankets.
  • If your vehicle is 4WD, verify that its 4WD is working properly.
  • Check your battery.  If its cranking power is marginal or if the battery is soon to be out of date, consider replacing it before it strands you.
  • Check your tires.  Confirm that you have sufficient tread for safely navigating wet or snow-covered roads.  Be sure all tires are properly inflated to the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Consider installing snow tires or all-season tires depending on the conditions where you will be driving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Turkey Giving Thumbs UpEspecially at this time of the year, we are reminded of all the many ways in which we are blessed. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our customers, for your support and loyalty. Without you, we wouldn’t even exist much less prosper.

Thank you for another wonderful year, and thank you for trusting us to be your automotive parts supplier. We appreciate you, and we will continue to work hard to earn your business.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
from your friends at Auto Parts of Shelby