Re: OT- prepping car for daughter at college

'Key" <Key@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Just to be upfront, my daughter doesn't have a Corvette but I thought
>> since this group has a bunch of car enthusiasts, they might still be
>> willing to help another car owner (I hope).
>>
>> She wants to take her small car (corolla) to college which is about 2
>> hours from home (in Austin, Texas).   She isn't too car inclined so I
>> want to prep the car for the moderate winter there and mild spring.
>> Actually the car is in near mint condition (4k miles on a 2004 model
>> and garage kept to date).  I think the only things I want to do is
>> check fluids (maybe change oil, check belts and fluids, check tires,
>> change battery).   I was thinking of getting her AAA membership in
>> case.  Her car will be kept outside under a metal covered roof at an
>> apartment complex.  It is insured presently just for liability (I
>> think $500 ded).
>>
>> Any other ideas or thoughts?    thanks all.
>
> you could add  full coverage insurance.
> if you're not worried about insuring the car ?
> why worry about anything else about the car ?
>
> my2¢
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> 'Key
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I agree with key about the full coverage Ins,
I also think AAA is a great thing to have,
just make sure she remembers she has it...

Now on the lighter side of things, You might
get her a set of nice rims and tires to put a
little style into that small family style car...

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