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BEST WAYS TO
REFUGE RECEIVES TOYOTA PRIUS
CARS FOR A YEAR
Toyota NZ has donated 25 brand new Prius cars on a one year lease to Women's
Refuge.
"Without good cars, women's refuges would find it very hard to operate. It is our
cars that pick up women and children and spirit them away from dangerous situations.
It is our cars that take children to medical appointments and mothers to crucial meetings," says Heather Henare, Women's Refuge Chief Executive
Priority was given to refuges in rural areas, or those who had the longest distance to
travel.
"There are a lot of organisations doing great work in our Kiwi communities but
often they don't have the funding or resources they need," says Toyota New Zealand
General Manager, Steve Prangnell. "We believe in trying to make a difference, so we are
lending a hand by providing cars."
Source: womensrefuge.org.nz
Safety items
FOR YOUR CAR KIT
It is a smart idea to carry a small first
aid kit with your basic essentials in your
car. You never know when you may
need it, or if you pass an accident along
the way where help has not yet arrived.
SAFETY ITEMS FOR YOUR CAR
We all know that using the air-con
uses a lot of gas, but here are our
10 top tips for conserving gas...
Check Your air filter
and save up to 10%.
Realign your tires
and save up to 10%.
Get your car tuned
and save up to 4%.
Pump up deflated tires
and save up to 2.8%
Check your gas cap
is fitting properly and save gas as
well as the environment.
Slow down
by 8 kph and save 7%.
Drive more smoothly
and save up to 30%
Other items handy to have in your car include a warm blanket, a flashlight, gloves,
a solar charger for your cell phone, water and snacks. You never know if or when
you may need them, but they could prove to be life saving.
Lay off the brakes
NECESSARY TOOLS FOR YOUR CAR KIT
Only take what you need
A spare tire and car jack are necessities, along with a can of fix-a-flat. Windshield
washer fluid is also handy. You should carry a basic tool kit in your car, along with
a set of batteries.
ITEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
You never know when you could be stuck in the car for an extended period of time,
and having these items may help make the time pass a little faster. A pack of cards, a
pad of paper and a pencil, or a book are great to have on hand.
and save as much as 35%.
and save up to 2%
Don't idle
for longer than 30 seconds
and save on gas.
Source: www.thedailygreen.com
Being prepared is the best tool that you can have other than a well-stocked car.
Source:carbasicsforwomen.com
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