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June 4, 2014 By Melissa 241 Comments

WaterSavers-four eco-friendly car tips to get you back on the road and $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway/prize pack

* I work with WaterSavers on promotions. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*

watersaversWith summer here, it is more important than ever to take care of your car! So many people (myself included) take good care of their car in the winter but totally neglect it in the summer months. The weather becomes nice and everyone thinks the car will work fine with no problems. Unfortunately this is incorrect. WaterSavers has helped you and I by giving us four eco-friendly car tips to get us back on the road this summer! I found them so useful and hope you do too.

1.       Wash your car at a professional car wash. Winter months can be especially hard on your vehicle and washing your car is an easy first step to making your car feel new again. Using a professional car wash is a great way to protect the environment. According to the International Carwash Association, WaterSavers professional car washes use an average of 40 gallons of water or less per car while recycling and filtering their water to prevent harmful chemicals from going into our rivers and streams. Professional car washes also remove salt from the undercarriage of your vehicle, which is a must after a long winter.  By comparison, the average home washing machine uses 41 gallons per cycle, and a garden hose uses 63 gallons of water in just five minutes. You can learn more, and find a WaterSavers wash at Washwithwatersavers.com.

 

2.       Give the inside a deep clean. Winter’s elements are hard on the outside of your car, but many people forget the abuse the vehicle’s interior takes as well. Think of how many times you’ve crawled into your vehicle with dirty, snowy feet and you can begin to understand why cleaning the inside is necessary. Apply some baking soda and a rubber sponge to your floor mats for an environmentally friendly and efficient clean. Then, wipe down interior surfaces with a microfiber cloth and vacuum the fabric and floor to remove dirt, sand, salt and dust.

 

3.       Don’t forget the maintenance check. Winter is finally over, but that doesn’t mean your vehicle can skip an overall maintenance check, especially if you want to save energy. Make sure to have your oil changed and give your vehicle an once-over. Check the fluid levels as well. The more efficiently your vehicle runs, the more gas you’ll save.

 

4.       How’s your tire pressure and alignment? Low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas so make sure your tires are up to the task. Your tires list their recommended pressure on the side. If you can’t find it, you can find the recommended tire pressure in your owner’s manual. It is also a good idea to have a certified technician conduct an alignment test since it could have been thrown off by driving over pot holes during the winter months.

I hope you enjoy and can heed some of these tips!

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This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to tell me which tip in the post most resonates with you. Please put all comments in comment section proceeding the post. While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest filling them out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!
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Comments

  1. Lisa Brown says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Tire pressure and alignment is important to us for our vehicles

    Reply
  2. steve weber says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    You must check your vehicle of all fluids.

    Reply
  3. Julie Wood says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    The tire pressure and alignment always concern me. I check these two things after winter to make sure that I am safe on the rode. It saves gas to have proper tire pressure.

    Reply
  4. Julie Wood says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I commented on this blog post Name Julie Wood
    I’m A Banana Boat® Ambassador! #BBBestSummer

    Reply
  5. Sandra VanHoey says

    June 4, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Tire pressure is so important and I was just listening about that on the news today

    Reply
  6. Margaret Smith says

    June 4, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    The tire pressure tip. I know that it can really save fuel costs.

    Reply
  7. Abigail says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    The tire pressure check was a good reminder – thats something I never think to check

    Reply
  8. Linda Szymoniak says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    The tip about tire pressure and alignment fits my needs the best. I drive a LOT. Believe it or not, I typically drive 30-35,000 miles a year. Over half of that is driving volunteer rescue transports (I’ve had literally hundreds – possibly into the thousands – of rescue animals in my mini-van since I first started driving transports 4-5 years ago). I also do a lot of long-distance driving going to anime conventions with my daughter, who sells her art and books at them, but we’d be going anyway. We just put 1700 miles on my van on Memorial Day weekend and have trips to Tulsa, OK (about 700 miles each way), Baltimore, MD (1600 miles round-trip), and Dallas, TX (1900+ miles round trip) coming up during July and August.

    Reply
  9. stephanie says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Tire and pressure! I always forget about that until it can be too late!

    Reply
  10. Marti Tabora says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    The tip that resonates most with me is the maintenance check, I try to always get regular maintenance so that I’m less likely to get stranded when I’m out.

    Reply
  11. Janet W. says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    The tip that resonates the most with me is getting the tire pressure and alignment checked. So very important, but not something I would usually think about.

    Reply
  12. kelly mcgrew says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    tire pressure. I always forget to check and my dad even bought me a tire-air machine and I still forget!

    Reply
  13. Jessie C. says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Check the tire pressure and alignment.

    Reply
  14. Nicole Dz says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I like the tire pressure tip, that one is most important to me, I check my tire pressure often, like weekly.

    Reply
  15. Nicole Dz says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I also commented on “Im a banana boat ambassador #bbbestsummer” post for the extra entries.

    Reply
  16. Penni says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    i like the tip about giving the inside of your vehicle a deep clean. There’s a ton of dirt and germs that we drive around with every day – and, usually, do nothing about!

    Reply
  17. Darlene Owen says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    The maintenance check is the important thing for me.

    Reply
  18. Christina Kelbel says

    June 4, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Washing your car at a professional car wash.

    Reply
  19. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    maintenance checks resonate with me. Very important!

    Reply
  20. Kimberly Schotz says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    Tire pressure and alignment are important to me. I need to have my tires rotated.

    Reply
  21. kath g says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    with me, it’s the tire pressure. it’s something i never think of and always forget to check.

    Reply
  22. Melissa Stone says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    #3. Don’t forget the maintenance check……Never good to forget the essentials!

    Reply
  23. Amanda McMahon says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    The water waste issue of car washing at home is likely real.

    Reply
  24. Michelle F. says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Those are some great tips.

    Reply
  25. Julia says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:42 am

    Tip #1, but specifically the undercarriage information

    Reply
  26. Jenn @comebackmomma says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Great tips. I forget about tire pressure too. I better go check that today.

    Reply
  27. Debra Pauley says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:57 am

    The tire pressure and alignment always concern me.

    Reply
  28. Stephanie Shipley says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Checking my tire pressure is a big concern for me. I always want to make sure they have the right amount of air to keep my car running smoothly.

    Reply
  29. shaunie says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Give the inside a deep clean. I can definitely identify with this.

    Reply
  30. shaunie says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:41 am

    i commented here -https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/05/saturdays-top-five-laughs-come-join-our-blog-hop-55/#comment-508984

    Reply
  31. Dana Rodriguez says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Don’t forget the maintenance check..I always check fluids year round!

    Reply
  32. Lisa Jones says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:51 am

    These Tips Really Make A Difference People Just Don’t Realize Thank You For Sharing!!

    Reply
  33. Kathy says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I have to have a clean car in the summer. I like taking my shoes when we travel and the car needs to be clean!

    Reply
  34. Beth @ TheAngelForever says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Number three just hit home. I need to call to make an appointment for my car inspection and oil change. Oh and I noticed hubby’s car needs the same.

    Reply
  35. Deborah Wellenstein says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I had no idea washing your car at a professional car wash actually uses less water that doing it yourself at home!

    Reply
  36. Jessibeth Vicenty says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    The tire pressure check was a good reminder since I always forget about it.

    Reply
  37. Rebecca says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I like the giving the inside a deep clean tip. Trash can pile up quickly inside and get left there for a long time.

    Reply
  38. Cynthia C says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I like the tip to check tire pressure and alignment. I forget sometimes.

    Reply
  39. Sarah L says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:45 am

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  40. Lisa Neutel says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:46 am

    The tire pressure tip because I need to do this more regularly

    Reply
  41. Deb Jackson says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    The pressure for sure. I needed a reminder.

    Reply
  42. Carol says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    The tire pressure check was a good reminder – thats something I never think to check

    Reply
  43. Brynn says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I love the tip to check the tire pressure and alignment. So important but often forgotten. I am going to do that this weekend.

    Reply
  44. Stacey J. says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    The tip to have your car professionally washed is good, especially around winter time when there’s a lot of salt on the road.

    Reply
  45. leslie roberts says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I like the tip to check tire pressure, and alignment(my car is outta whack) so thanks for the tip.

    Reply
  46. janetfaye says

    June 7, 2014 at 3:52 am

    I like tip 3. Don’t forget the maintenance check.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  47. Ebie says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    tire pressure – always forget about it

    Reply
  48. stacy says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check.

    Reply
  49. Linda Meyers-Gabbard says

    June 8, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      Give the inside a deep clean. 

    Reply
  50. alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:06 am

    commented on https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/06/no-saturday-laughs-but-a-quick-35-weeks-picture-pregnant/#comment-510501

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  51. 1W32A¸ says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:09 am

    the maintenance check. i keep forgetting to take my car in for this.

    Reply
  52. Courtnie says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Give the inside a deep clean. I really need to do this more often!

    Reply
  53. Laurie Nykaza says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    How’s your tire pressure and alignment? This is so important for good gas mileage and wear and tear on your tires.

    Reply
  54. erin dear (@mummadear) says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    I like the tip to have your vehicle washed at a professional car wash

    Reply
  55. Nicole Pyles says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Washing my car! That’s a biggie right now, it looks awful in the sunlight now that the rain isn’t making it look clean. 😉

    Reply
  56. Betsy Barnes says

    June 10, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    The tire pressure tip is very important, especially in the area we live. We have to adjust our tire pressure during the winter months to insure safe driving in snowy conditions. In the spring, also need to adjust again, low tire pressure will cause our vehicles to overexert itself and waste gas 🙂

    Reply
  57. Betsy Barnes says

    June 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    My comment: https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/06/dove-mencare-realdadmoments/#comment-511050 🙂

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  58. megan elkins kelley says

    June 10, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    I definitely feel the need to give the interior of a deep clean!!

    Reply
  59. Seyma Shabbir says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check. If something is low or empty you can be risking your car!

    Reply
  60. Catarina says

    June 10, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    The regular car maintenance tip is most useful to me because my car is 10 years old and I always try to take care of the oil change as soon as it is due and my check engine light just came on and I took care of it right away before it became a bigger problem or I got stranded with my kids.

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  61. Kristen says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Good reminder that carwashes use less water than doing it yourself at home.

    Reply
  62. Isabella Taul says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:37 am

    None yet because we’re FINALLY getting a vehicle in a couple weeks!!! Thanks for the tips! :,)

    Reply
  63. Valencia says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:03 am

    The tire pressure and alignment resonates the most with me because I just bought new tires.

    Reply
  64. Debra S says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Loved the tip to use a pro car wash! Because I really hate to do it myself, actually! So I like knowing that my 8 bucks is spent well! Less work, less water used!

    Reply
  65. Natalie says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:52 am

    The tire pressure and alignment tip hits close to home because I never check my pressure!

    Reply
  66. Anita says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    New to this but learning

    Reply
  67. chris z says

    June 11, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    How’s your tire pressure and alignment? is the one the resonated most

    Reply
  68. Kassie B says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Get summer maintenance

    Reply
  69. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    It would be the Give the inside a deep clean tip. I never think to do that.

    Reply
  70. Helen Keeler says

    June 11, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I need to make sure I have a maintenance check to keep everything running well.

    Reply
  71. sky evans says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    I like the tire tip.

    Reply
  72. Leah B says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    getting a maintenance check – especially the oil. I once forgot to do this before a big road trip and the oil was dangerously low!

    Reply
  73. Shannon says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/06/cln-bodywash-and-facial-cleanser-review-goodbye-eczema-clnskincare-mc/#comment-511590 Shannon

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  74. Shannon says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check. Winter is finally over, but that doesn’t mean your vehicle can skip an overall maintenance check, especially if you want to save energy. Make sure to have your oil changed and give your vehicle an once-over. Check the fluid levels as well. The more efficiently your vehicle runs, the more gas you’ll save.

    Reply
  75. Talya says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:17 am

    The maintenance check tip resonates with me the most. Very important.

    Reply
  76. Amber Ostrer says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:21 am

    Tire check and yearly or semi-yearly checkup on the car would go a long way

    Reply
  77. Melissa S says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:29 am

    2. Give the inside a deep clean because I have not done this yet and it is a mess.

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  78. Natalie F says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    They are all great tips. I like the “don’t forget to clean inside” as well. I try to clean my car often!

    Reply
  79. ellen beck says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:52 pm

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  80. Mary Anderson says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    The tire pressure tip caught ny interest because it will save me fuel.

    Reply
  81. Howard G. says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I like the tire pressure check, I KNOW to do it I just never think about it!

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  82. Maria B says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Checking for tire pressure

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  83. Barbara Montag says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    I like the tip for the auto trash bag.
    Some in our family can be quite sloppy!
    thank you

    Reply
  84. virgomomwriter says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:46 am

    the tip about cleaning the inside of the car resonates in this family…

    Reply
  85. barbara Adams says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I’ve ‘cleaned’ my car, of course….but never ventured into the dead zone…the are of the car that is only accessible in the event of a rollover..now there is a tool to retrieve…woohoo!!

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  86. Natalie Brown says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:51 am

    Hello! I didn’t know that professional car washes use less water than washing the car at home. Also, they recycle and reuse the water. Good to know! Thanks!!

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  87. Stevie says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    that car washes actually use less water, even though it doesn’t seem like it at first

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  88. Di says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Never thought of using baking soda to clean the floor mats

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  89. shelly peterson says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    #3 Don’t forget the maintenance check

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  90. Chrissy says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Using a professional car wash.

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  91. soha molina says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check.

    Reply
  92. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:52 am

    The Don’t forget the maintenance check tip.

    Reply
  93. sandra says

    June 14, 2014 at 7:53 am

    tire pressure and alignment tip

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  94. polly says

    June 14, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    The deep clean inside is a must!

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  95. Cheryl B. says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    #4 The Tire pressure check…I tend to forget about it unless the alert goes off in my car.

    Reply
  96. Kitty Iecvan says

    June 15, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    I like the tip to wash your car at a professional car wash.

    Reply
  97. Laura Collins says

    June 16, 2014 at 1:23 am

    I like th tip about the tire pressure

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  98. Tracy Robertson says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:31 am

    #2 applies to me very much. I’m not good about cleaning the inside of my car very often.

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  99. anita says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:56 am

    phone caddy relates to me since i’m very bad with directions so i need my phone for gps.

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  100. mysweetiepiepie says

    June 16, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    The tip to have the alignment checked really hit home with me.

    Reply
  101. saminder gumer says

    June 17, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    i commented here: https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/06/the-greatest-gifts-for-grads-available-at-best-buy-bestbuy-greatestgrad/#comment-513948

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  102. Danielle Papsis says

    June 18, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Give the inside a deep clean.

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  103. cylina williams says

    June 19, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I like the tire pressure check tip, I really need to do this more. I do not like getting a flat tire!

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  104. Cynthia R says

    June 19, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Give the inside a deep clean resonates with me, this winter we had ice, salt, sleet, snow, etc… my car interior needs a good cleaning.

    Reply
  105. Cynthia R says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:00 pm

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  106. ELIZABETH C. says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I had no idea about the tire pressure. Good to know!

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  107. Jacquelyn Cannon says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I like the tip about how low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas.

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  108. Kelli says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:46 am

    The tire pressure tip!

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  109. kelley wood says

    June 21, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    the tire pressure tip

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  110. RONDA says

    June 21, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    a mintainenance check is always ecential

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  111. Denise B. says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I like the “Give the inside a deep clean”. I always want a very clean vehicle.

    Reply
  112. Stephanie Phelps says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    The tip I liked was 1)Wash your car at a professional car wash

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  113. letessha says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:52 pm

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  114. Diane L. says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    The best reminder for me was to check tire pressure. I always forget to keep an eye on that.

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  115. FRANK says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    The tire pressure check was a good reminder. I never think to check it.

    Reply
  116. kelly nicholson says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Which tip in the post resonates most with you?

    4. How’s your tire pressure and alignment? Low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas so make sure your tires are up to the task.

    Reply
  117. letessha says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:35 am

    https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/06/celebrating-military-heroes-with-coffee-mate-and-a-chocolate-chip-muffins-recipe/#comment-516067

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  118. Becky VanGinkel says

    June 22, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Tip #4 resonates the most with me… How’s your tire pressure and alignment? Because we live in the country and my husband takes the kids hunting and fishing a lot, our tires are driven on a lot of dirt and rocky roads.. it’s important to keep them properly maintained! Thank you for the opportunity to win such an amazing prize, and thank you for sharing these great tips 🙂

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  119. Angela Tyler says

    June 22, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Checking the tire pressure and alignment, along with using a professional car wash.

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  120. laura ari says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    The fourth one is so important! I always check my tire pressure, but usually not the alighnment!

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  121. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I like the tip — make sure to have your oil changed and give your vehicle an once-over. Check the fluid levels as well. Once we went on a trip without checking transmission oil. Yep! You guessed it. We lost our transmission.

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  122. Nancy says

    June 22, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    All these are important; I think #4 on checking tire pressure and alignment is especially important for us!

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  123. Nancy says

    June 22, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    I’m guessing I’ve been a follower for about 3 years.

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  124. Rebecca Parsons says

    June 22, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I would say the How’s your tire pressure and alignment? I can remember the tire pressure but alignment is something I often forget about.

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    June 22, 2014 at 8:43 pm

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  126. Melissa Sly says

    June 22, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I need to do the seasonal checkup to make sure things are running up to speed, particularly since it is now rainy season here and we get some very serious storms.

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  127. Linda G. says

    June 22, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Give the inside a deep clean and after this long bad winter our car can really use it.

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  128. Jennifer Lachman says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Checking the tire pressure is the most helpful tip. The prices of gas are so high and they just keep going up. Every little thing you can do helps.

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  129. Sarah says

    June 23, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Regular maintenance checks are a big thing! I learned (the hard way!) to be proactive about regular maintenance as opposed to reactive only when something went wrong.

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  130. Lasonda says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    The tip about checking tire pressure and alignment is very important to me.

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  131. Caroline Wampler says

    June 23, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Give the inside a deep clean. I am good about washing the outside but not the inside.

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  132. Debra Guillen says

    June 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    It’s the perfect time of the year to remember the tip Give the inside a deep clean

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  133. domestic diva says

    June 23, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    The reminder about tire pressure is helpful.

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  134. jennifer says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    the tire pressure check was most useful to me! I never do that!

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  135. Birdiebee says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Tip #4 most resonates with me: How’s your tire pressure and alignment? I am actually taking in the vehicle for an oil change tomorrow as well as getting the alignment before taking any type of out-of-town trips this summer.

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  136. Birdiebee says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I commented on Joovy Room.

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  137. Rachel W says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Tire pressure. I am always freaking out that I have a flat!

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  138. Melissa Bowers says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:48 am

    I’m sure the inside of my van could use a deep clean! It hasn’t had a deep clean of any kind since I spilled a mocha in it a couple years ago and my husband had to soap up the carpets and suck out the water with a shop vac to get all the yucky spoiled milk smell out!

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  139. maria says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I can’t say enough about tire pressure. Every time I start getting low gas mileage, it usually my tires.

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  140. Danalee Davis says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I like the tip about not forgetting the maintenance check. That is something I do forget too often.

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  141. Sharon C says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I currently have a tire that is losing air so I am keeping my eye on it till the weekend when I can get it fixed. Soooo this tip caught my eye!

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  142. crystal leon says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    that a car wash uses less water !!!

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  143. Andrea says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Tire alignment and pressure as well as checking fluids are great reminders!

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  144. heather says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:10 am

    I like the tire pressure check the best thanks for the reminder.

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  145. Roy F. says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:19 am

    The tire pressure and alignment tip. I’ve been over a lot of potholes.

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    June 25, 2014 at 1:30 am

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  147. Ambrea says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:39 am

    The tire pressure tip….. your tires are the first thing between you and the road.

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  148. raquel perez says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:18 am

    The maintenance check, like getting the oil changed. I always seem to forget that! lol thank God for husbands 😀

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  149. courtney b says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    i like the tip that says “give the inside a deep clean” very informative! thanks!

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  150. Brandy Fisk says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I need to check my tires more often so, I’d say that tip!

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  151. Susan Smith says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Wash your car at a professional car wash

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  152. Sarah L says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I need to deep clean my car.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  153. saminder gumer says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    what resonates with me the most is Give the inside a deep clean

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  154. Colleen Maurina says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    The tip about washing your car at a professional car wash resonates with me. I always use a car wash because it is fast, convenient,and saves water.

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  155. joel.sternenberg says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    yes i take it

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  156. Melissa says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    tip 4 about tire pressure and alignment is the best one!

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  157. Cindy says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Have your car washed professionally.

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  158. Melissa Lowe says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:12 am

    Make sure to have your oil changed and give your vehicle an once-over. Check the fluid levels as well. The more efficiently your vehicle runs, the more gas you’ll save.

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  159. Deb Christie says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:43 am

    The tip to check tire pressure and alignment is the one most important for me.

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  160. Lisa V. says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:30 am

    The tire pressure and alignment is the one that I need to pay more attention to.

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  161. Sujein Bisping says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check.

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  162. Annaleah says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Oil and tires!

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  163. Michelle Weaver says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Checking the fluids, I think that gets forgotten a lot.

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  164. Sarah L says

    June 26, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I need to be better about checking my tires.

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  165. Crystal says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    #4 I have the worst luck with tires.

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  166. Russell Moore says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:57 am

    How’s your tire pressure and alignment? Something I learned the hard way years ago.

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  167. Kate F. says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:32 am

    I commented on this post: Need Some July 4th Ideas?? Hästens to the rescue!!

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  168. Kate F. says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I like tip number 3. Regular maintenance is very important for a car.

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  169. April V. says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:52 am

    Tire pressure. I really dislike adding air to my tires – I’m always afraid that I’ll over-inflate them and they’ll explode. I know it is unlikely but it can happen, especially if your tires are older. So, I make sure that my husband checks and inflates them regularly.

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  170. Katie Rose says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I never remember the interior deep clean, and with 4 kids I need to!

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  171. Jill Myrick says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Tip #2 Give the inside of your vehicle a deep clean.

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  172. Shirley Martin-Tutolo says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    I think the tire pressure tip is the one I like best. I never remember to do this

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  173. Heather says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Checking tire pressure resonates with me, because I’ve had issues with it in the past. Deflated tires have an annoying way of slowing you down and wasting your gas!

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  174. Jennifer Vickers says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    Don’t forget to clean inside is most for me. haha I should be better about keeping it looking nice.

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  175. Daniel M says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    4. How’s your tire pressure and alignment?

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  176. Julie Hawkins says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I like the tire pressure tip, such a simple way to save

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  177. Stefani K says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Getting your car washed by a professional. I’ve washed my car by hand before, and it just takes so much water, it’s kind of amazing.

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  178. Robyn R says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check is the tip that resonates with me the most. My mechanic has caught issues when they were minor before they turned into major problems.

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  179. Sarah Sparks says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Wash your car at a professional car wash is an important tip that I often forget.

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  180. patricia says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    the maintenance check resonates the most with me. as you said, the more efficiently our vehicle runs, the more gas we’ll save. with gas prices approaching $4 per gallon, I need to make sure I’m saving as much as possible!

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  181. Tim says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Getting my car washed professionally. I am a huge advocate to get it done properly!

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  182. Theresa D says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:58 am

    The Don’t forget the maintenance check tip is a good one. Proper maintenance is very important.

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  183. s riches says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:34 am

    To wash the salt off of the underside of your car in the winter is very important.

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  184. Lesley F says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:48 am

    The tire pressure!

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  185. Holly says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I didn’t know that professional car washes save water by reusing it!

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  186. ReggieMann says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Tip #1 – Wash your car at a professional car wash

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  187. Heather Poindexter says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:25 am

    I think the maintenance check. I just checked my tire pressure.

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  188. april yedinak says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Checking the tire pressure is the tip I most need to follow. I admit to not doing this nearly as often as I should.

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  189. Sunnymay says

    June 28, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Tire pressure and alignment make a big difference. This Spring, after pothole season, I had my wheels rotated and car aligned and am now getting better gas mileage on my tachometer. I check my tire pressure monthly and get it done especially before long trips.

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  190. Jenny Moses says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    My husband is a mechanic so I feel truly lucky that my car is so well maintained!

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  191. Ed says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    The tip about tire pressure is my choice.

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  192. Seth says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Check your tire pressure because low pressure puts a damper on your gas mileage.

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  193. Seth says

    June 28, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    I also commented on this post – https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/2014/04/thai-sweet-and-sour-chicken-for-a-great-dinner-tonight-easyprepmeals-collectivebias-cbias/

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  194. Amanda K says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I think the tire pressure comment is an important one! With how expensive gas is now-a-days, we could all use more tips on how to save $$$ on that aspect of car ownership.

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  195. Claire says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    The tire pressure tip. I know that it can really save fuel costs.

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  196. Jimmy says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I like the Give the inside a deep clean tip.

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  197. Deborah Mireles says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check, my father instilled this in me early and ive stuck with it and probably saved myself alot of grief!

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  198. tina reynolds says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    For me I would say the tire pressure tip

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  199. Michael S. says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I always make sure on the other things, but never do a real deep clean on the interior; I just get things down to a dull roar.

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  200. Leela says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:21 pm

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  201. Annemarie Z. says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Tip 4 – How’s your tire pressure and alignment?

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  202. Kim Reid says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    The tip abut tire pressure and alignment, I like to make sure my tire pressure is not too low!

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  203. Holly Mitkowski says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:42 am

    The tire pressure and alignment tip definitely!

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  204. Gwenni B says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:15 am

    The tip about checking for low tire pressure resonates with me most. I always neglect to do that.

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  205. Jill says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:50 am

    I like the tip on tire pressure.

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  206. kim says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:23 am

    4.How’s your tire pressure and alignment? I always forget the to check the tire pressure

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  207. Crystal F says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:28 am

    tire pressure, it’s just not something I think about but really need to. Thank you!

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  208. Janet W. says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:54 am

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  209. Sheryl says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:01 am

    The tip on doing maintenance checks on your cars fluid levels is very important. I was surprised when I bought my car in February that they recommend oil changes every 5,000 miles instead of every 3,000 miles.

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  210. Cathy Burnett says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Giving the inside of your vehicle a deep clean. I am the worlds worst at cleaning my vehicle. But we call it the party van. don’t really get upset if something is spilled.

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  211. Janice Cooper says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Definitely checking the tire pressure and alignment. I was known as the Queen of flat tires so I always check my tire pressure to avoid flats.

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  212. Sherry Conrad says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Tire pressure and alignment, we had major issues with this a while back.

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  213. Nicole Carter Weasley says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I like the tip about the tire alignment, I don’t think much about that and it’s something important I need to think about.

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  214. thischickwins says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    the one about going to professional car washes. i really didn’t know that a hose can waste that much water.

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  215. Susan Robbins says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Checking tire pressure and alignment is so important for safe driving and life of the tires.

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  216. kathy pease says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    My favorite is 2. Give the inside a deep clean our vermont winters can be pretty harsh and I sure know how the inside can get pretty cruddy

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  217. Candie L says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I like giving the inside a deep cleaning. Thank you

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  218. Suzanne Rose says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    For me, it would be to save on gas the best way possible, and I find too, that the “Don’t forget the maintenance check” tip, really does apply. When I let my car go an extra 500 miles beyond the oil change time, and so on, I notice a difference. So, this is a great tip, and great reminder that my car is coming due for the 60,000 mile maintenance check!

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  219. Jade Matt says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Liquid check is the. Most important to me. Your car depends on that so much

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  220. Vicki D. says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Washing your car during the winter months is something I tend to forget. But, it’s very important to get that salt, etc. off your car. Plus, getting it off the underside will help everything last longer under there as well.

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  221. Connie Lee says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    The Deep Clean. I really need to deep clean the inside of our vehicles. It would make it look and smell so much better.

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  222. Shannon Greathouse says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I definitely know that using the hose at home uses a ton of water. One month, my husband washed his truck and my car once a week. I swear,our water bill was about $50 higher.Just for that alone, then calculate the price of the soap… not worth it.

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  223. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    learning all the great tips

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  224. Carolyn Daley says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I think a good tip is to be aware of your tire pressure and check it frequently.

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  225. Marti says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Keep a trash can near where you park for quick cleanup.

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  226. Mary M. says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I like the tire pressure tip. I do not check it often enough although I know that I should. I also need to check the liquids more often.

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  227. Susan Climan says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Don’t forget the maintenance check. It’s so easy not to think about it, but just as easy to get everything checked out during your next oil change.

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  228. RICHARD HICKS says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    maintenance checks resonate with me. Something that I need to do right away!

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  229. RICHARD HICKS says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:03 pm

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  230. Susan Taylor says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Tire pressure and alignment. I forget this even though my husband reminds me often

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  231. Tram Le says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    To not forget about maintenance check is definitely the best tip for me.

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  232. Lyz S says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Maintenance checks! My first car always had a problem with oil, so it was the first thing I learned how to check.

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  233. Della Barker says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I like the tip to check tire pressure and alignment. I never remember to do that.

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  234. Buddy Garrett says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    How’s your tire pressure and alignment. I know how important this tip is to your car maintenance.

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  235. Buddy Garrett says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I like the reviews.

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  236. Thomas Murphy says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    I like the Wash your car at a professional car wash tip.

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  237. Sand says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    To check tire pressure and alignment.

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  238. bobbi hickshoman says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Tire pressure

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  239. Tamara says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I liked the tip about tire pressure and alignment. Definitely something to remember.

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