<observer> wrote in message
news:t0sf14hbn56erub2sq3kqe03d6pb12id5a@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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.
Break into a Corolla? Depends on what is on the front seat. Keep nothing
in sight and
no flashy subwoofers or anything like that. Let me know what color so
that
I do not park my Vette next
to her car while in Austin : ) Its the other car that will likely get
broken into.
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