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  • 7 end-of-summer car care tips in time for fall car care month (part 2)

    DPT Automotive|Nov 25, 2023

    In this issue we will continue the discussion begun in The Loop newspaper's Oct. 28 issue describing 7 end-of-summer car care tips. Check the battery Summer is an easy time for the car battery, but cold weather can tax it. Don't get caught by the first cold morning with a dead battery. First, look for corrosion on the battery terminals. This needs to be cleaned or repaired to eliminate resistance between the battery and the rest of the electrical system, such as the starter and blower. Then,...

  • 7 end-of-summer car care tips in time for fall car care month (part 1)

    DPT Automotive|Oct 28, 2023

    Did you know that October is Fall Car Care Month? You are probably just now wondering where did summer go? To make sure your car, truck, SUV or minivan stays safe and reliable throughout the upcoming fall and winter seasons, we've prepared seven essential end-of-summer car care tips. It's a good idea that while the weather is still pleasant to set aside a weekend afternoon to go over your vehicle's maintenance needs. By addressing these end-of-summer car care tasks now, you can drive the year's...