CAR CARE NEWS :: SEPTEMBER 2010

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Redesigned Equinox melds comfort, versatility in high-tech package

Redesigned Equinox melds comfort, versatility in high-tech package

Chevrolet is setting a new standard for sports utility vehicles with its introduction of the 2010 Equinox, a compact sports utility vehicle that delivers sedan-like performance.

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Seasonal service

Foul air may indicate moldy climate control system

Foul air may indicate moldy climate control system

You’re driving to a special event on the first hot day of spring and switch on the air conditioner. You expected cool crisp air and got a damp musty odor instead.

What happened?

“Air conditioning systems use hoses to drain condensation,” said Tony Molla, vice president of communication at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “When they get clogged, the moisture allows mold to grow in the system.”

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Car care

How to remove animal odors, other smelly problems

How to remove animal odors, other smelly problems

You’ve gone to the lake with your dogs. On the return trip they shake water inside the car and leave behind a musty scent.

Or, worse, your car gets sprayed by a skunk and the upholstery takes on a distinctive odeur de parfum. What now?

“There’s a product designed to eliminate just about any smell that can take the pleasure out of driving,” said Jon Farmer, general manager of Dakota Products.

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Accessories

Max headgear: Eliminating noise from wireless headsets

Max headgear: Eliminating noise from wireless headsets

Bluetooth speakerphones and headsets have become a ubiquitous standard for drivers around the world. Yet, the wireless devices were prone to problems with road noise, wind and other distracting sounds while driving.

“It’s true,” said Jim Conti, vice president of business development at BlueAnt Wireless. “Noise in the car could drown out your conversation on the first generation of Bluetooth headset devices. “

What’s the answer?

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Seasonal driving

Fishin' Hole: A Connecticut Yankee discovers America through a 6-pound fly line

Fishin' Hole: A Connecticut Yankee discovers America through a 6-pound fly line

Chris Santella flicked his translucent fly line into a Connecticut River some 30 years ago and didn’t know he was also casting his future onto its green waters.

Santella was 15 years old and fly fishing looked like a great New England adventure, something out of Walden pond with a dash of Huck Finn. He wanted to learn its secrets.

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Summer school targets drivers who have been around the block

Summer school targets drivers who have been around the block

High-speed maneuvers, quick braking and vehicle weight transfer – just another day at the office for NASCAR drivers. But a wide variety of schools offer drivers of all ages to assimilate the experience of pros into their daily driving.

And they can add a high quotient of fun while learning regardless of the driver’s level of experience.

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