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Drive Less For Low Mileage Insurance Discount

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:23:41 GMT

I recently retired and not liking driving that much, I decided to apply for the lowest rate of insurance I could find. By qualifying for the low mileage discount (which is the largest one of all), I saved over 50% of my truck's insurance.

Removing Armor All from Vinyl Seat

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:44:55 GMT

How can I remove Armor All from a smooth vinyl seat?

Removing Mildew from Leather

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:12:00 GMT

How do you clean mildew off of leather belts and leather boots?

Cleaning Dirty Car Upholstery

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:33:07 GMT

How can I remove stubborn stains on upholstery in my car?

Removing Water Stain From Car Upholstery

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:37:51 GMT

I would like to know how to remove water stains from car seats.

1993 Ranger Heater Not Working

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:28:56 GMT

I have a 93 Ranger and the blower motor is working, but the heat is not. What could be the problem?

Removing Dry Erase Marker from Car Headliner

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:45:12 GMT

I am wondering how to get a marker pen line off the interior roof of a car. It's the standard whiteboard drywipe marker pen. Anyone have any suggestions? Not sure about the fabric, but I think it's the usual interior material.

Use Lonely Socks to Keep Gas Off Hands

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:26:13 GMT

When filling the gas tank on my vehicle I seem to always get the smell of gas on my hands. For years I carried a pair of gloves to wear just for this and slipped them in a plastic bag in between fill ups, now and then I would take them in and wash them.

Scuffs and Scratches on Black Interior Door Panels

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:46:23 GMT

I have a 2006 Honda Civic SI, with black plastic door sills on the inside. They have shoe scuffs and scratches along the bottom from where people scrape them when exiting. How do I get these scuffs out?

Insurance Coverage for Older Car

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:24:40 GMT

I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla that will be paid for by the end of this year. Is it necessary to continue having full coverage auto insurance on it, or is liability sufficient?

Removing Lip Balm from Car Upholstery

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:17:59 GMT

How do I remove lip balm from my fabric car seat?

Removing Odor in the Car

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:38:55 GMT

How do I get rid of wet car smell?

Keep a Phone Book in the Car

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:28 GMT

I put my old or extra telephone books in my car. It's always handy for phone numbers, addresses, most have maps and even coupons. If I have room I put one in my suit case when traveling.

Windshield Wiper Sprayers Not Working

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:42:07 GMT

My windshield wipers won't dispense water. Is there a pump that works this?

Cleaning Leather Car Interior

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:17:10 GMT

What can I use to clean the leather in my car? It is starting to crack and is somewhat soiled. I have tried to clean the leather, but it does not work.

Buckle Your Purse in Your Seat Belt

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:45:57 GMT

To guard against purse snatching, when I buckle my seat belt I also buckle at least one handle of my purse into it. This also comes in handy when I need something out of my purse while I'm driving.

Getting Ready for Winter

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:44:04 GMT

This is the time to prepare for winter if you live in one of our colder states. Waiting until the last minute to prepare for the cold or an outage most often results in spending extra money or putting money out for repairs.

Keeping a Car from Being Towed

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:44:56 GMT

Any creative ideas on how to keep our car from being towed? We drive the car six days a week, but park it in the street in front of our house (perfectly lawful, no problem in this neighborhood).

Removing Pine Tree Sap

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:06:48 GMT

To remove pine sap from the painted surfaces and the windows of your car. Use a product called PB Blaster. This is rust loosening aerosol that can be purchased at most auto parts stores.

Low Beam Headlights Not Working Properly

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:04:52 GMT

I have a 1992 Honda Civic. The low beam on the driver's side does not work. If I hit the high beam the driver's side goes on, but the other side goes off. Is it the switch or the lights themselves?

Removing Stains from Car Seat Belts

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:55:23 GMT

I need to clean and remove stains from car seat belts. They are light gray.

Permanent Marker on Vehicle Interior

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:09:26 GMT

My grandchildren wrote on the interior of the car with a permanent black marker on the dash board and the console. How do we get this off?

Store a Rechargeable Flashlight in Your Car

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:22:04 GMT

My husband mounted a rechargeable flashlight to his floor board right under his dash. He used regular screws to hold in place. The rechargeable part fits into his cigarette lighter for his recharging.

Rotten Seafood Smell in Car

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:59:15 GMT

I spilled crab bisque on the carpet in my car. I scrubbed it with carpet shampoo then used Febreze for pet odors, but the odor is still there after a month. It smells like a trash dumpster. Any suggestions?

Removing Tree Sap From a Car

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:29 GMT

I've tried everything to remove sap from my auto. What I found to work really well is Goo. It's a liquid that is used to remove almost anything that is sticky.