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Benefits Of A Clean Car | Dobson's German Auto Service

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There are a number of benefits of a clean car while driving. Here Dobson's German auto shop will guides you about everything. A study made by Harvard Health Watch found that the average amount of time an average person will spend in their car a day is 101 minutes. You know how a clean home makes you feel. But what about a clean car?Often, too little attention is paid to the health benefits of auto detailing in addition to that trip to the car wash. Plus, keeping your vehicle in pristine shape means you’ll be safe on the road and better able to handle routine maintenance.Here we are listing few Self and Car health benefits by keeping Car clean and decluttered. By taking the time to set up car detailing for your vehicle, you will be able to get your car cleaner than you would be able to at home. To highlight the advantages of car detailing, let’s explore the benefits of keeping your car’s interior clean: SELF HEALTH BENEFITS A.1 BETTER MENTAL HEALTH You spend a lot of hours inside...

Preparing your car for winter driving | Dobson's German Auto Service

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Driving in snow, ice and other adverse weather conditions may not be a daily challenge for you, but you might want to prepare your car for the winter , in case you encounter unexpected driving conditions or for that occasional trip in the mountains. Ideally, you should get a maintenance checkup to make sure your vehicle is winter-ready. You should keep your fuel tank at least half full to help reduce moisture in the fuel system and add weight to the vehicle. Check for proper tire inflation to get maximum traction from your tires in frost, snow and icy conditions. All-season tires can start to lose grip at 45 F. Winter tires improve traction and shorten braking distances by as much as 25%. If you decide to install winter tires, be sure to install four – never mix different types of tires on one vehicle. Your motor needs a fully charged battery to start in cold weather. Have your battery tested in the fall and spring. Replace weak batteries before they fail. Check wipers and wiper fluid....

Driving Tips When You Start Skidding | Dobsons German Auto

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  It can happen on ice, on a very wet or oil-slick road…You start skidding . You cannot control your car anymore…Here are a few tips to face this uncomfortable driving situation: Above all do not panic! Look where you want your car to go and steer in this direction. Above all, do not brake. In fact, you should take your foot off the brake altogether. Do not accelerate either. Experts agree that during a skid the forward motion of the vehicle must be reduced in order to stop faster. If you are driving an automatic transmission, this can be done by shifting to neutral. If you cannot do that immediately, do not touch the transmission gear. If you are driving a manual transmission, declutch. Some experts promote leaving the vehicle in gear without applying the gas during the skid. This in order to be able to gently accelerate to avoid an obstacle. Using winter tires and driving at a reduced speed are other important factors that influence a vehicle’s stopping distance. If the emergency...