Supplement to

The Delphos Herald

April 2013
ON THE
ROAD AGAIN
Once the weather warms up, the lure of a road trip is often too strong for many adventurous motorists to resist. Those
who want to get away from it all and enjoy the minutiae of the trip often take to the road in short jaunts or extensive
sightseeing vacations.
For road-trippers, its often about the drive itself more so than the destination. Theres something appealing about hit-
ting the open road and seeing the sights you would otherwise if traveling by air.
Thanks to displeasure with customer service and rising prices for commercial fights, a growing number of travelers
are taking to the road, as is evidenced by the number of cars on the highways. Often affordable when done correctly, the
road trip is ideal for cash-strapped families or singletons looking to vacation on a budget.
ROAD TRIP TIPS:
* Give your car a good wash. Drivers who live in areas with heavy
snowfall should give their vehicles a thorough cleaning before
hitting the road for a spring road trip. Salt and sand can build
up on a vehicle over the course of a snowy winter, so a power
washing will help remove excess salt, sand or dirt and help
the car run more smoothly.
* Get the vehicle a tune-up. A tune-up, including an oil
change, should be part of your pre-trip planning.
Make sure winter hasnt caused any damage to the
vehicles body and ask your mechanic to perform
a thorough inspection of the vehicles suspension
and brakes. If any problems arise, address them before
embarking on your road trip.
* Subscribe to a roadside assistance program. Roadside
assistance programs, whether its AAA or a program
offered through your insurance company, provide a
measure of security to road-trippers. Many roadside
assistance programs provide variety of emergency as-
sistance for members, including:
- towing service if your vehicle cannot start or operate safely,
- battery service if your cars battery needs a jump,
- fat tire service if you get a fat tire and dont have a spare or cannot change the
tire yourself,
- fuel delivery service if your car runs out of gas, and
- lockout service if you lock your keys in the car.
These services can act as a safety net should an issue arise when youre on the road and far
away from home or far away from a service station. Keep your membership card in your
wallet and store their customer service number in your cellular phone should you acciden-
tally lose your membership card or lock it inside your car.
* Bring cash as well as credit cards on the trip. When embarking on a road trip, dont
assume you will have ready access to an ATM on your trip or at your destination. This
means you may reach a point when you have no cash on hand. While its a good idea to
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Dont be blind to the
PROBLEM OF
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WHILE DRIVING
Snowy weather and icy roads may create their share of automobile acci-
dents, but sun glare can be a hazard that few people anticipate.
There are certain driving hazards that people often expect when getting
behind the wheel, including slippery roads, an animal darting out or reduced
visibility due to driving rains. But sun glare may not be something drivers
expect to contribute to hazardous conditions.
Sun glare can be a nuisance and make for dangerous driving, particularly
in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low on the horizon.
The angle of the rays may render sun visors useless. Accidents due to sun
glare do occur and more frequently than drivers may know. In October 2007,
sun glare was responsible for at least two accidents in Colorado. In the frst
few months of 2010, data compiled by the Abu Dhabi Traffc Department
showed the suns glare was blamed for 22 minor crashes. Sun glare is a prob-
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Use polarized sunglasses to help protect against sun glare.
* Delaydrivingtimestooccurbeforeoraftersunriseorsunset.
* Usepolarizedsunglassesthatcanhelppreventglare.
* Donotusehigh-glossproductsonthedashboard,whichcancontribute
toextraglare.
* Keeptheinsideandoutsideofthewindshieldclean.
* Makeuseofsunvisors.
* Ifglareisaproblem,leaveextraspacebetweenyourcarandothers
intheeventofsuddenstoppingorotherroadhazards.
* Driveslowlyandbemindfulofobstructions.
* Trytakinganotherroutethatgoesinadifferentdirectionthantheone
fromwhichthesunisshining.
* Leaveextratimesothatyoudontfeelrushedgettingtoyourdestination.
* Eyeexamsorsurgerycanmakeeyesmoresensitivetothesunlight.
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(BPT) - What is that rattling? Is it
serious? We all can get a little paranoid
about a new sound our car is making.
Those sounds can certainly be annoy-
ing, but what people dont realize is
sometimes those sounds may be linked to
something more serious.
About 7 percent of car crashes are
caused by some kind of vehicle failure,
with tire degradation and brake system
failures topping the list, according to the
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Survey from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. But tire
and brake failure arent the only types
of vehicle problems that can lead to
accidents - engine, steering system and
suspension failures also cause crashes.
Getting your oil changed, tires rotated
and brake pads checked regularly not only
helps keep your car running smoothly,
but it also helps keep you and your fam-
ily safe, says Matt Myers, senior vice
president of claims with Erie Insurance.
Its also important to check your cars
transmission fluids and get the 50,000-
mile and 100,000-mile checks. It might
sound like a lot, but regular preventative
maintenance is the best way to keep those
strange car noises - and accidents - to a
minimum.
Here are six common car noises peo-
ple hear and what they could mean:
Humming or groaning
When you hear humming while driv-
ing at faster speeds, its a sign there prob-
ably is some wear on your tires, which
can lead to serious issues. It could be
located on the insides of your tires, which
is hard to diagnose on your own, but not
having it checked is a risk, because the
steel belts in the tire might be coming
apart.
Growling
This noise could change or even go
away when you turn the wheel, but it is
usually caused by a defective front wheel
bearing. The change in noise could be a
result of the shift in the weight of the car
as you turn.
Whining and creaking
You might hear these noises backing
up or turning. It could be the result of a
ball joint or tie rod seizing up.
Squeaking
This can be a high-pitched, steady
annoyance that lets you know its time to
get your brake pads checked or replaced.
Grinding
This sound means two pieces of metal
are touching when they shouldnt be. This
sound could be a multitude of things:
brakes, powertrain, suspension or some-
thing else. Whatever the case, a grinding
sound means you need to get your car
checked out as soon as possible.
Hissing
A hissing sound might occur after you
turn off your ignition and can sometimes
be followed by smoke from under your
hood.
The next time you hear strange noises
coming from your car, dont just turn up
the radio to drown them out - get them
checked by a mechanic. Ignoring those
noises today could lead to a dangerous
and expensive situation tomorrow.
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What those common car noises mean
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* Follow guidelines for oil chang-
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oil change schedules set by either the ve-
hicle or lubricant manufacturer. This will
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eter shows it can no longer withstand
temperatures of 30 degrees or lower, the
antifreeze should be replaced. This typi-
cally occurs every two years. Its also a
good idea to occasionally turn on the air
conditioner in the car during the winter,
just to ensure it stays lubricated.
* Keep tires properly infated. Fluc-
tuations in temperature can mean fuc-
tuations in the infation level of tires
as well. Tires that are not properly in-
fated can lead to poor fuel effciency
and premature wear. Its a good idea
to get in the habit of checking the PSI
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* Set up a maintenance schedule and
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do routine vehicle maintenance or have
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cords. Keeping track of maintenance can
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PUTTING YOUR
WORLD IN
PERSPECTIVE
bring some cash along on the trip, bring a
credit card or cards as well should you fnd
yourself with no cash. A major credit card,
such as a Mastercard, American Express or
Visa, is likely to be accepted at most flling
stations.
* Invest in a road navigation system. A road
navigation system can be your best friend,
helping you fnd your way in places with
which you are unfamiliar. Road navigation
systems can alert you to traffc conditions
while providing directions and alternate
routes. Some systems will even alert you to
nearby flling stations, lodging or restau-
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Road Trip
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