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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year winter rolls in threatening to blanket cities and streets with heavy snow, slush and freezing temps or has mercy and brings a few bitter-cold days and minimal snow. While last year's winter brought mild temps, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) predictions for the 2012-2013 winter calls for temperatures to be about 18 percent colder and above average snowfall is in the cards for cities such as...

MILWAUKEE, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Del City offers a variety of hydrometers to test that a vehicle is operating efficiently. Select from battery, antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid testers to identify if the acids or solutions are at their proper levels. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120531/CG17028) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120328/MM78342-b) The battery hydrometer tests battery acid and suggests a low, fair or good rating in the range of 1....

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Scrubblade, the ultimate high-performance wiper blade, has received the Popular Mechanics 2011 SEMA Editor's Choice Award during the 2011 SEMA and Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) held in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111114/CG06414) Scrubblade was selected by the Popular Mechanics editor's choice edgingout industry behemoths like Bosch, Rain-X, Trico and PEAK, to win the award for its...

Nation's largest motor club encourages all drivers to do three easy maintenance tasks to help avoid becoming stranded, improve their safety and save money on gas ORLANDO, Fla., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The summer travel season kicks off later this week with the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and AAA estimates it will come to the rescue of 8.7 million stranded motorists between Memorial Day and Labor Day. "More than 30 million Americans are expected to take road trips during...

CARSON, Calif., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is officially here, Memorial Day is weeks away, and summer is right around the corner, with millions of drivers expected to head out on the nation's highways. April, which is officially National Car Care month, is the perfect time for car owners to put basic car repair and maintenance tips into action to start 'summer-izing' their vehicles. Consider the following statistics that make it more important than ever before for drivers to...

CARSON, Calif., Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanksgiving 2010 was one of the busiest road travel holidays in years, and Christmas 2010 road travel is expected to peak as well. For those sunbirds in southern climates who are preparing to drive into colder weather, AutoMD.com offers a reminder to winterize that vehicle, along with a ten point check list and how-to guides. "People who drive north for the holidays often forget that their vehicle needs special preparation for the winter road...

HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain-X® , the nation's leading wiper blade brand, is excited to introduce the all-new Rain-X ® Repel Wiper Blades, the only commercially-available wiper blades that apply Rain-X® water beading technology directly to the windshield, resulting in dramatically improved visibility when drivers need it the most. Rain-X® Repel Wiper Blades help drivers outsmart inclement weather conditions by using revolutionary water-Repellent technology which...

YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Consumer Reports outlines the potential damage you can do to your car, or to yourself, in a story that appears in the November issue. "Adding antifreeze to the windshield-washer reservoir might just create a slimy mess," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- It may be sunny outside now, but the snow, sleet and rain of the winter driving season is just around the corner, and with it comes an increase in weather-related auto accidents and maintenance needs. CarMD.com Corp., a leading provider of consumer automotive information, today announced a list of simple steps drivers can take to help ensure their cars and trucks are ready for a safe winter driving season. "Mother nature can be cruel on...

WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The simple, everyday act of driving is dangerous any time of year, with more than 5.5 million accidents in the U.S. in 2008 alone, resulting in 34,000 deaths. The winter months can be even more treacherous, presenting a host of additional hazards - rain, fog, snow, ice, and sleet - that make winter driving more challenging, especially in the northern U.S. While drivers can't control the weather to make for smoother travels, they can take extra...