Auto Talk
See and look better on the road By Dale Kurtz
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Have you inspected your head- light lenses recently? Most motor- ists don’t think to look, especially if they’ve grown accustomed to the dull appearance. Odds are that if you drive a
newer vehicle, it includes plastic headlight lenses. The newer lens- es begin looking brighter, lighter and more stylish than older mod- els. But soon enough, Colorado’s sunny days and wintertime road- thawing chemicals can cloud the lenses, hindering your ability to drive in darkness. How do you get the yellowing
haze off your headlight lenses? Do-it-yourself products on the
“Colorado’s sunny days and wintertime road- thawing chemicals can cloud the lenses, hindering your ability to drive in darkness.”
market today restore clarity to original condition, but if the thought of tackling this project yourself doesn’t seem appealing, most AAA-approved repair facili- ties offer this service at an afford- able price. Check to see if your local shop gives Show Your Card & Save discounts as well.
Buying your next car through AAA Colorado AutoSource is as
easy as 1-2-3.
1. Tell us what kind of car you want. We can get you any make or model.
2. We’ll find the car you want at the price you’ll like.
3. If necessary, we will arrange financing and find a buyer for your trade-in.
You save time and money! A Colorado licensed dealer since 1998. visit AAA offices click
AAA.com call 866-571-7706 EnCompass July/August 2012 27 Your professional technician will use varying grit sand paper to cre-
ate a smooth surface on your headlight lens. Polishing compounds and mechanized buffi ng tools bring back the original clarity. The severity of the damaged lens determines how much sanding and buff- ing is required. Don’t settle for inferior visibility. Preventative maintenance will improve your view of the road, and resale value of your vehicle.
Dale Kurtz is owner of Courtesy Automotive Service Center, 210 S. 8th St., Colorado Springs, 719- 632-2167. Courtesy Automotive Service Center is a AAA-approved repair facility (AAR) and Show Your Card & Save partner. You’ll see the shop listed with other approved facilities on pages 46-47.
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