On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:47:58 -0500, observer wrote:
>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.
Just want to thank everyone for the excellent advice. I will
seriously consider all the advice. And thanks for allowing me to
post an off topic post and not flaming me for it.
FWIW, no pics but I will tell any interested, she wants her car when
she begins her 3rd year of college (2nd at UT Austin) and first year
at any apartment. She herself admits to me the greatest danger there
is getting keyed. I read about car break-ins and I could see this
being a danger if the car sits still most week days (unfortunately I
don't have an answer for this since she will be assigned a covered
parking spot). I wonder what I'll do if it gets broken into and fix
it and put it in the same position waiting for the next one??? I
don't expect anyone can answer this except me unfortunately.
thanks everyone again.
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