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Now Is the Time to Check Your Wiper Blades

Out of all the vehicles passing through the 2005 National Car Care Month vehicle check events, close to one-fifth (17 percent) had front windshield wiper failures and 12 percent needed service on their rear wipers and or washer. The normal life ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Myspace,  Facebook Inc.,  LinkedIn Corp,  Twitter Inc,  Flickr

Car Care Tops List of Thanksgiving Preparations

"Proper car care is important at all times, but is particularly critical during the busiest travel season of the year," said Rich White, spokesman for the Car Care Council. "Yet, despite good intentions, the majority of motorists do not always follow ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  17 Nov 2009

Autumn Leaves Present Driving Hazards

"Drivers should be aware that wet leaves on the road surface can make stopping difficult, and piles of leaves can obscure potholes, curbs and street markings," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "Add to these hazards the fact ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  12 Nov 2009
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Mario Andretti Schools Chevron Employees for Global Road Safety Week

As part of Global Road Safety Week - being held November 9-14, 2009 -- Chevron is working with its employees to heighten awareness across the company of how choices as drivers, and as pedestrians, can affect the health and safety not only of ourselves, ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  10 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Chevron Corporation,  Mario Andretti,  Bridgestone,  United Nations,  World Health Organization

AskPatty Attends the 2009 SEMA Show!

Traditionally held during the first week of November, the SEMA show overlaps with the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) held at the Sands Expo, which also draws more than 50,000 attendees, making this the largest convention held in Las Vegas ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Ford Motor Company,  General Motors,  Jay Leno,  Suzuki,  Scion

Automotive Association To Honor Outstanding Women Industry Achievers

This year's honorees are Robin Pisz, national interactive marketing manager for Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales; Theresa Haven, manager of the marketing communications campaign management division, Honda Motor Co.; and Anna Zornosa, general ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  3 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Lexus,  Honda,  Myspace,  Facebook Inc.,  LinkedIn Corp

Keeping your Kids Safe on the Road at Halloween

As children scurry from house to house collecting treats,  Safekids.org and FedEx have joined up to help drivers do their part to keep trick-or-treaters safe from harm with the following tips: Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  29 Oct 2009
Related Topics: FedEx

October is Headlight Safety Month

For instance: We started the month with the AAA-sponsored "Heads-Up Driving Week" to educate consumers about the need for attentive driving. But did you know it's also National Headlight Safety Month? (At least, for a few more days, that is.) Days are ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  27 Oct 2009
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Is the Auto Industry a Woman's Nation?

nation.com. "For the first time in our history, half of all U.S. workers are women. Mothers are the primary breadwinners or co-breadwinners in nearly two-thirds of American families." from The Shriver Report. The promotion of Susan Docherty to General ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  22 Oct 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  Center for American Progress,  Myspace,  Facebook Inc.,  LinkedIn Corp

Do you know your vehicle's regular service schedule?

Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well - both today and long down the road - is following routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey by the Car ...

From JODY DEVERE -- ASK PATTY, BlogHer,  20 Oct 2009
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