How to make my tires last longer?

April 14th, 2021 by
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4 Tips to Make Tires Last Longer When it comes to car care, keeping your tires up to snuff is one of the easiest things you can do. Let us here at CrossPointe Motor Cars show you how. Here are four ways you can make your tires last longer.

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How to fix seat belt latch facing the wrong way?

March 30th, 2021 by
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Straightening Out a Stubborn Seat Belt Latch Plate Here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA, we love teaching you DIY maintenance skills to help you keep your car in tip-top shape. Today, we want to show how to fix one of the most annoying things that can happen in your vehicle: the seat belt…

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How to fix a scratch in my car’s paint?

February 19th, 2021 by
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Touching Up a Scratch in Your Vehicle’s Paint Job: Step-by-Step Guide Before we start, let’s get this out of the way: touching up a scratch at home isn’t a replacement for professional painting and refinishing. However, unless the car you’re trying to touch up is precious to you (like with a classic or luxury vehicle),…

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How to unstick a parking brake?

February 12th, 2021 by
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Fixing a Stuck Parking Brake Maybe you pulled up on the parking brake a bit too hard. Perhaps you use your emergency brake to drift around corners. Or it could even be that you never use the parking brake and the one time you did, it got stuck. Whatever the reason, it’s a hassle to…

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What kind of battery do I need for my key fob?

January 31st, 2021 by
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Replacing a Key Fob Battery? Get This Battery Not every vehicle is the same, but most of them utilize the same stuff to work. Your vehicle’s key fob is no different. Here’s the kind of battery your key fob will likely need.

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How to clean a windshield without streaking?

January 29th, 2021 by
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Get a Streak-Free Windshield by Cleaning It Like This When it comes cleaning your vehicle, nothing is quite as frustrating as spending 15-20 minutes cleaning all the windows in your vehicle and then finding that there are streaks all over them. Let us help. Here’s how to clean your windshield and windows without leaving streaks…

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How to get cigarette smoke stains out of car seats?

January 15th, 2021 by
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Getting Pesky Cigarette Smoke Discoloration Out of Car Upholstery Maybe you recently found a used vehicle for a great price, but the upholstery has cigarette stains all over it. Or perhaps you are a smoker and are looking to thoroughly clean out your car before you sell it. No matter why you’re here, we can…

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How to roll up a power window that is stuck?

December 31st, 2020 by
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Quick Fix: How to Roll Up a Stuck Power Window Here are two ways to get your stuck windows rolled back up. However, these fixes are just bandages: they don’t fix the actual problem. They should be used to roll your windows up the one time before you get your power window motor replaced. That…

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How to mix 50/50 coolant?

September 28th, 2020 by
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How to Properly Mix Coolant and Antifreeze If you’ve ever been stranded on the side of the road due to an overheating vehicle without no coolant in sight, then this guide is for you. We’ll show you how to properly mix coolant so you can have some on hand to refill and be on your…

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How to get bad smells out of cloth car seats?

August 20th, 2020 by
driver holding her nose because car smells bad

How to Deodorize Your Vehicle’s Cloth Upholstery Yourself When it comes to detailing a car, a professional is always the best choice. But professionals cost quite a lot. So, whether you need a quick fix or don’t feel like forking over a bunch of cash, we can help. Here are five cheap ways to get…

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