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Although we all love to have a clean and shiny looking car on the outside, it’s important not to forget to clean and maintain the inside of your car as well. Spring is a great time of year to check up on your car to make sure it’s working properly and running well. Winter can take a toll on your car, especially if you live in an area with snow, ice, and road salt. Now that spring is finally here and your car has had a chance to thaw, it’s time to pop the hood and get your (or a mechanic’s) hands dirty. Make sure your car is up to speed this spring by taking the following steps.

Check your tire pressure. When the temperature changes in the spring, the pressure of your tires will decrease. Proper tire pressure is essential for automotive safety, optimum driving performance and significant cost savings, including better fuel mileage. Check your car’s manual or with the manufacturer to see what your optimum tire pressure should be.

Get an oil change. It’s recommended that every 3,000 miles you drive or every three months, you should get an oil change. This helps prevent sludge from building up in your engine and clogging it. Automotive repair shops and mechanics offer this service, but it’s easy enough for someone to do it on their own. Since you probably own a car, you understand this process very well. Spring is a good time to do it as your engine has taken a beating from the harsh winter conditions.

Flush and refill the cooling system. This increases your vehicle’s life expectancy and fuel efficiency, especially during the hot summer. It’s a good idea to check the condition and concentration of the coolant to make sure it’s up to standards. Also, replace your air filter in preparation for the summer heat use of your car’s air conditioner.

Some other things you can do include lubricating locks and hinges and inspecting underneath your car for winter damage. Use a petroleum-based lubricant on door and trunk hinges to fix any creaking that may have developed during the winter. When checking under your car, look for suspicious areas and have them fix immediately. Also, take a look at your brakes for sticky calipers or corroded brake line and your exhaust system for rusted clamps, crumpling tailpipes, or holes forming in the muffler.

Spring cleaning can be a tedious task, but it can significantly increase the life of your vehicle and make your car a lot safer to drive. Preventive care is always safer and more cost efficient since you will be catching things before they become an issue. As always, Empirecovers.com is here for you and your car. Check our site for new products and promotions to get your car in shape this spring.

Although this is dirty car is being turned into a work of art, most filthy cars don’t make it out so well.  If you are concerned about your car getting dirty, or if want to make sure your paint stays in good condition, then a car covercar cove is for you.  Protect your car in all kinds of weather, whether you need it from snow, rain, or dust like this car, we’ve got you covered.

Here at Empirecovers.com, we do our best to serve all of our customers, including those who serve our country overseas. Many of our customers are serving or have served our country through the United States military at some point in their lives. We offer a military discount to those serving as well as products that help ensure peace of mind while they are away.

These brave citizens leave their families, friends, and home to serve for many months, sometimes years at a time overseas. This has increased over the past decade due the United States’ involvement in the Middle East. When these service men and women leave their lives in the States, many things they still need to take care of while they are gone. Their spouses, children, pets, houses, and even cars need to be cared for while away. To help these service men and women, we offer products that protect their cars while they are deployed.

Many military men and woman use our products to protect their cars, motorcycles, and boats while they are overseas. If you know anyone that is being deployed or is now and could use one of our covers, let us know! We would be happy to assist you in choosing the right cover. Many choose the Max cover because it is the most durable and it has a lifetime guarantee. It also protects against sun, rain, snow, ice, and dust, so it will give you top-of-the-line protection in every climate. As mentioned before, we also offer a military discount of 15% off the order, all we need is a US military email address.

The following is a review from a customer and active military member that is serving overseas.

“I love my cover from Empirecovers.com because I can take care of my car even when I’m overseas. My wife doesn’t need to worry about maintaining it, and it even gives her space in the garage to park because mine is outside. I know my car is being taken care of, which is one less thing I need to worry about. Thanks for the great cover!”

We are thankful for the opportunity to help these men and woman who give their lives to protect our Country. Providing discounts and quality products they can use to ensure peace of mind while they are away is the least we can do.

Recent review from one of our recent customers:

“I had one of those other custom covers. You know the ones, custom cab and bed fit with the Dumbo ears. Well it got damaged and I needed a new cover. My truck is “my precious pride and joy” and I was unsure about purchasing a “less expensive” cover.

I live in HOT south Florida with lots of thunderstorms.
I just took the cover off today, after two weeks, expecting that I needed to wash the truck. The black interior was cool and the truck was perfectly clean on the outside!
Not a spot!

In the mornings lots of water is on the cover.
This is either from the nights rain or morning dew. I believe the shape (angled down from cab to tailgate) helps keeps water from sitting on the cover and the cover from laying on the truck. I have a black tonneau cover that’s always a huge pain to keep really clean and spot free.
Not a spot!

On the downside: I can not get the cover to fit back in the bag it came in. (Sigh) I must admit, “It HAD to fit back in the bag”, was not a needed requirement.

This cover has exceeded my expectations.
I HIGHLY recommend the Empire MAX cover!!!”

–Merlin from Boynton Beach, Fl on 10/2/2009

Order a max truck from empirecovers.com today!

We sell waterproof motorcycle covers because we are the best. They come from china but we guarantee they were made great. We have used this material in the pasts for different reasons but don’t worry. They rock. Any questions or coupons email me at jake@empirecovers.com. I update this regulary.

Jake

Here is one American muscle classic that would need one crazy custom car cover if an owner didn’t have it parked in a museum or private showroom.  The Superbird broke records with its wind tunnel design and was eventually banned from NASCAR for the aerodynamic advantages it had over its rivals.  Add the aerodynamics with a 440 hemi and this classic can still keep up with the big boys of today.  With the cartoon styling and the unmistakable huge rear wing with the trademark Roadrunner decal this classic will always have its place in automotive history.

You can easily help in Environmental care by changing a few habits. These things can not only make you more “green” but also be able to save you money. The automotive industry is making much progress by continuing to provide consumers with electric, hybrid or alternately fueled vehicles. If current eco-friendly options are not available to you because of budget, location, or other factors, you can still participate in the green revolution through other means.

A few examples are, regular vehicle maintenance that will help your engine running at its best, helping increase your vehicles fuel efficiency and making your vehicle’s engine pollute less. Keeping your tires properly inflated and aligned will help the tires’ life expectancy eliminating additional waste. Also, remember to dispose of oil, anit-freeze and other engine fluids properly; no one wants to be personally responsible for polluting local water or poisoning wildlife. Last, doing car care product research, investing in products made of recycled materials, help save your money and also helps the environment! Empire Covers is doing our part; check out out Premier Cover, a car cover made of completely recyclable material.

Welcome to EmpireCovers.com Community Blog. We are here to not only get your car covered but to get you covered with information, tips and general feedback for everyday car care! Check Back frequently to stay posted on how to keep your vehicle in the best shape it can be in with car covers, maintenance, and a little love!