April Trivia Answer

 The April  e-letter Trivia Question  : Which  US Presidents have been assassinated while in office?

                                     Answer:    •Abraham Lincoln (1865)  •James A. Garfield (1881)
                                                      •William McKinley (1901) •John F. Kennedy (1963)

Thanks to all who took time to answer!  Don't forget to try again next moth!

How Much Would You Pay For A Car?

Think about this ....

In  1987  a 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000.  Today you can get  a Bugatti Veyron for  a  cool  $1,700,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today. It is the fastest accelerating car reaching reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car when tested on July 10, 2010 reached a top speed of 267 mph.



For more really cool (but really expensive )vehicles check out  http://www.thesupercars.org/top-cars/most-expensive-cars-in-the-world-top-10-list-2007-2008/.

Carrying Precious Cargo?

Before you take that next trip in the car with a  young child, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some new car seat recommendations for All Ages:

Remember ...


Select a car seat based on your child's age, height, and weight.

Keep your child in the proper car seat for as long as possible.

All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.


In a new policy published in the April 2011 the AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat. It also advises that most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years of age.




For More information  on this and to  find which car seat is the safest for your child you can  visit :http://www.nhtsa.gov/ or http://www.aap.org/

Spring is Here- Is Your Vehicle Ready?

Did you know that the changing seasons mean different things for your vehicle?



Remember … the interior and exterior of your car are BOTH exposed to different elements during different seasons.

Here are some spring car cleaning tips can help you protect yourself and your investment.

The interior

Prepare the interior surfaces and upholstery of your car for more sun exposure. If you have leather seats, use a good leather protector to avoid any cracking and if you have cloth interiors invest in a product that will help avoid fading from sun exposure.


The exterior

The exterior of your car is exposed to different elements during different seasons. Make sure to rid your car’s exterior of any residue left over from the winter months and pay close attention to your tires, which can also suffer from buildup during the snowy season.


Remember that spring is allergy season. This means that your car will probably be covered in pollen at some point. Pollen build up on your car can not only worsen your allergy symptoms, but impair your vision on the road, so be sure to keep your car washed.


Give your car a thorough inspection

Taking a good look at the underside of your car and inspecting it for any rust or other corrosion. Pay close attention to your fluid levels. Change or refill your oil, wiper fluid, coolant and other lubricants to make sure your car is ready for the warmer months. If you aren’t comfortable evaluating the condition of your car yourself, take it in to a mechanic that you trust.

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