Rain-X Car Care Kit: Review & Giveaway!

by Tanya on March 8, 2009

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With the Spring weather, comes rain. I love Spring showers, but not so much driving in the rain. It doesn’t have to be bad driving in the rain, with the right wiper blades. We travel a lot so when I was offered the chance to replace my wiper blades, I took the well needed opportunity. My Rain-X Car Care Kit came with a set of Rain-X® Latitude™ Wiper Blades specific for my van, a bottle of Rain-X® Weatherbeater® 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellant, and a bottle of new Rain-X® X-treme Clean. Hubby put them on and I was very excited when we were able to try these out in travel. This set is amazing!

Rain-X and Jody DeVere, the President of the Women’s Automotive Association International and CEO of the auto-advice site AskPatty.com suggests using Groundhog Day as an annual reminder for you to change your wiper blades. Clear visibility while driving is extremely important and can improve reaction times in poor weather conditions. In fact, according to a report released in June 2008 by sciencedaily.com, nearly a quarter of all automobile accidents occur in rainy and wet weather so making sure you have properly working wiper blades is important to help avoid accidents in poor weather conditions. By routinely checking your wiper blades and performing safety checks on your car you can help increase your safety while driving during inclement weather.

Since winter is not quite over yet here are some tips from Jody DeVere to stay safe while driving in the rain, snow, slush and ice:

• Conduct a regular walk around checking your lights, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid and wiper blades regularly
• Ensure your tires are properly inflated and have sufficient tread
• As the temperature drops keep your gas tank at least half full; the extra gas reduces condensation that can plug your fuel line with ice and stall your engine in cooler weather
• Create an emergency pack; items like a blanket, first aid kit, snacks, bottled water, an ice scraper, flashlight and a bag of kitty litter.

I was able to ask a few questions to Jody DeVere in regards to preparing your car and here is what she had to say:

I live in the Midwest, what suggestions do you have for helping winterize our cars and keep them safe?

A – Antifreeze: Make sure you have the right amount of antifreeze/coolant in your engine. Checking the level of antifreeze is as easy as lifting your car’s hood and looking to see if the fluid level in your antifreeze/coolant reservoir is at the indicator line. If your system is visibly low, take a few minutes to top off using a reliable, universal coolant .

B – Battery: The lifespan of a battery is about three years; however, harsh winter weather can cut a battery’s life in half. There are no strong warning signs to alert you that your battery is going to quit. Having it checked during an oil change can make all the difference in the world, and it’s so simple. No one wants to be stranded with a dead battery in the freezing cold!

C – Check Your Windshield Wipers for wear and tear. Be sure to look for cracked rubber, or to see if the wiper has a curve to it. No need for a mechanic in this case; simply lift the blades away from the windshield and inspect them. I use RainX Wiper Blades, they are easy to install and provides tremendous clean wiping in all types of weather. http://www.rainx.com/

D – De-ice: Add de-icing windshield wiper fluid to help with visibility in bad weather. Adding de-icing fluid is so easy, you can fill your washer fluid in a garage, parking lot, or just about anywhere. RainX Windshield Wash wiper fluid both de-bugs and de-ices, eliminating the need to change products when winter arrives! http://www.rainx.com/

E – Engine: Check your engine oil regularly. This is a quick task that can help your car run smoothly. Just remove the dipstick from the engine while you’re filling your tank or topping off other fluids. All you need is a paper towel to clean off your hands when you are finished! If the oil pressure gauge indicates extremely low oil pressure, take your vehicle in immediately as this can lead to engine failure or take it to an AskPatty Certified Female Friendly dealer, Jiffy Lube or other ASE certified auto repair center. www.askpatty.com www.jiffylube.com

F – Fill Your Tires. Having the appropriate pressure in tires is important in winter months; low tire pressure can hurt numerous parts of your car and lead to poor alignment. Checking tire pressure alerts you to possible leaks that could lead to tire blow outs. Having a tire gauge is very inexpensive and easy to keep in your glove box. This is just like checking the tires on your bike, except you don’t have to do the pumping. One more reason to check the tire pressure…having full and balanced tires can save 2-3 miles per gallon of gas, that’s extra money for you!

G – Gas. Your gas tank should never be less than half-full. Anything less than this can lead to the gas lines freezing in your vehicle. Make sure you gas cap is on tight; this can also result in your gas lines freezing.


Finally: Create an emergency pack of items such as a blanket, a first aid kit, snacks, bottled water, an ice scraper, a flashlight and a bag of kitty litter, and keep it in your vehicle. Such items can be critical during roadside emergencies in heavy rain or snow storms.

Is there a special/specific oil that is better used in the colder months?


Yes, synthetic oil is best for very cold weather: It flows easier in cold weather, therefore no loss of prime when the oil is cold. Also, it is highly resistant to viscosity breakdown (the ability of the oil to flow easily in all temps) from heat, friction, chemical contaminants.

·         I have to ask this because we just had a chip fixed on my windshield, but is it true that a small knick in the windshield can spread and possibly cause your windshield to shatter?

       Tempered glass breaks down into small bits like sugar particles. Laminated glass is safer as it is made up of two sheets of glass with an interlayer of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), which prevents it from breaking into small particles. This makes it much safer in the event of an accident because the windshield might crack but the vision of the driver will not be disturbed, allowing a convenient onward journey. Only a laminated windshield is safe, as it does not shatter on impact. Call the dealership where you purchased your vehicle and ask them if you have tempered or a laminated windshield.

Are you in need of replacing your wiper blades and preparing your car for the Spring Showers and driving?

I have one Rain-X Car Care Kit to give away!

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO!

Post to me about how you go about preparing your vehicle for travel and how this kit can help you!

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ONE (1) winner will receive a Rain-X Car Care Kit that comes with a set of Rain-X® Latitude™ Wiper Blades specific for your vehicle, a bottle of Rain-X® Weatherbeater® 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellant, and a bottle of new Rain-X® X-treme Clean
Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 2 days, another winner will be drawn

Contest will end on March 30, 2009 at midnight; central time

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1 Heather C March 30, 2009 at 10:39 pm: I usually clean it, stock it with necessities and get the oil changed, if it needs it.
2 Marcy Strahan March 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm: I subscribe!
3 Marcy Strahan March 30, 2009 at 10:31 pm: This kit would help me a great deal!
Clean clear windows that repeal water is so important to see thur in the reain & provide safety for my famil!

Plus, my wipers are almost dry rotted from the texas heat & the salt water rain from the hurricanes. Would be great to preplace them.
4 Janet March 30, 2009 at 10:01 pm: Check fluids, tires and wipers.
5 Kristen Hendricks March 30, 2009 at 9:59 pm: I prepare my vehicle for travel by making sure it has gas in it and cleaned off a little bit. This kit would help me because I have a lot of trouble keeping my windshield clean at times. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
6 Gianna March 30, 2009 at 9:28 pm: I get it checked out, get it an oil change and clean it. This kit would help since we travel through all kinds of crazy weather.
7 Michelle H. March 30, 2009 at 9:06 pm: We check the oil and the tires, but we really only change the wipers when we see that they are getting old. This kit would help us by reminding us of the importance of wiper upkeep.
8 Jennifer R March 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm: I am ashamed to say that when preparing I have never done all these things you spoke on… I never thought about most of them. This prize could help me get started. thank you
9 Jennifer S. March 30, 2009 at 8:41 pm: My husband takes excellent care of our cars and always gives them a once-over before long road trips, checking all fluids, tire pressure, etc. This kit would help so much with summer just around the corner, we need to start preparing for our monsoon rainy season.
10 sarah woods March 30, 2009 at 7:54 pm: Hi I’m in despreate need of wiper blades my Lincoln/96/TownCar now has 397 thousand miles with blades only replaced once.!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!
11 Monique March 30, 2009 at 7:35 pm: I’m a subscriber.
12 Monique March 30, 2009 at 7:34 pm: My husband always does the car prep for travel. He pumps up the tires, checks fluids, makes sure we have a full tank of gas, etc.
13 Kathy Amos March 30, 2009 at 6:46 pm: We check the pressure in tires
14 Suanne Giddings March 30, 2009 at 6:40 pm: We make sure we are up to date with our required major and minor maintenance, according to the mileage/age of car. This includes oil changes, check tire pressure and alignment – check the spare, check fluids, etc. We finish up with a good wash and vacuuming. Thank you so very much for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
15 Rose Fisher March 30, 2009 at 4:16 pm: Well, one things for sure you have to check the oil, the fluids, gas up, check the tires and check those windshield wiper blades. I desperately need them for my vehicle. We are finally getting a break from the rain here in Virginia. Each time I have to use mine, I can tell. Grrrrrrowling……Thanks for the chance to win this great Rain X car care kit. We’ve used Rain X liquid, that you put on the windshield, in the past and it works great. I can only IMAGINE how well these well these wipers work!
16 Jammie March 30, 2009 at 3:36 pm: We just bought a new vehicle and I plan on taking it on several trips. This would help us no when the wipers was last replaced and give us the ease of mind that they wont mess up
17 dorothy l March 30, 2009 at 3:13 pm: my husband checks over the car sometimes he forgets to check the wiper blades this kit would help him with that
18 Deb K March 30, 2009 at 1:21 pm: This would be great here in the Midwest~as you never know what the weather is going to be.We always keep a warm blanket and coats,a flashlight and make sure that our cell phones are charged.A little snack never hurts either! Thanks for the chance
19 Lanny Bender March 30, 2009 at 1:20 pm: I try to be so prepared. I have a BIG tool chest, tire chains, a tire compressor, battery cables, and extra radiator water in my trunk. I’d love this wiper kit too.
20 jackie lauren March 30, 2009 at 1:13 pm: i asked my car this morning what she needs and she told me rain x…well my monte carlo knows best so I came here to tell her story..
21 tanya March 30, 2009 at 12:59 pm: Before travel I always make sure the tires are properly inflated and in good shape. I also make up the winter kit of blanket, candle, flashlight, and some snacks. I’d love this wiper kit. Every time it rains I’m reminded how badly I need new ones. The rubber goes flippity flop on mine!
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24 jenny March 30, 2009 at 12:21 pm: i subscribe!!
25 jenny March 30, 2009 at 12:19 pm: we try to be prepared for every weather situation and have an emergency kit in our trunk. this would help out so much!!
26 Jill Myrick March 30, 2009 at 11:52 am: When we are planning a trip my husband always does an oil change,checks tire pressure and checks the wiper blades as well as all other fluids before we head out on our trip.
To him this is the Perfect giveaway !
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
27 Kate March 30, 2009 at 11:25 am: I always clean the car before we travel and try to prepare for the unexpected. But you can never be ready for everything!
28 Marie N March 30, 2009 at 11:00 am: We don’t travel long distances much these days but we typically check all the fluids in the car, take it in for a tune-up,check tire pressures, make sure our first aid kit in the car is up to date, make sure our spare tire is still in good condition, make sure we have jumper cables and a tire iron in the car and last but not least make sure our wipers are in good condition and all our lights and turn signals are working properly. And if we are traveling off the beaten path we include water and ready-to-eat meals that will last 3 days should something happen that would require us to wait for assistance. Note: Recent news stories during the past year made me get a GPS and we also carry a cell phone which has a wide range. It pays to think of your car as a life boat when traveling.
29 Cori Westphal March 30, 2009 at 10:39 am: Twittered: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/1418738208
30 Cori Westphal March 30, 2009 at 10:38 am: I guess I forgot to answer the question of how this could help me! I’d love to have a kit where I’d be able to take care of the car myself since my husband pretty much does everything right now!
31 Cori Westphal March 30, 2009 at 10:35 am: I have a super husband who checks all my tires, wipes, fluids and stuff. I always make sure that I have a bag with water, blankets, warm clothes, and Motrin (that’s for me!).
32 Jodi March 30, 2009 at 10:07 am: I have not changed my wipers in over a year, so this kit would help me get ready for all the soon to come April Showers.
33 Don Amos March 30, 2009 at 8:39 am: I always carry first aid kit and emergency repair kits as well as blankets and extra oil in my car. This kit would help me because it would increase visibility for me as a driver and that makes it safer
34 joan olson March 30, 2009 at 7:31 am: I always get an oil change and new filter as well as check up before I go on any trip. I also am always replacing blades because it rains for months – we go from draughts to hurricanes (those are our seasons here)
35 D Johnson March 30, 2009 at 7:16 am: Very nice giveaway
36 Becky March 30, 2009 at 6:41 am: To prepare my car for travel I generally change the oil, get a tune-up, clean it out…
37 Ruth March 30, 2009 at 6:32 am: Subscriber.
38 Ruth March 30, 2009 at 6:32 am: Tweeted: http://twitter.com/src1964/statuses/1417422473
39 Ruth March 30, 2009 at 6:24 am: I take the car to the service station and have them check out everything. Then go fill ‘er up!
40 A Casson March 30, 2009 at 6:13 am: Subscribe! skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
41 A Casson March 30, 2009 at 6:12 am: Just check everything real good before you take off for travel, battery tires fuel etc. This would help cause our car needs a little maintenace. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
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44 R Hicks March 30, 2009 at 5:08 am: I check the tires, wiper blades, car fluids etc and keep the basic emergency things in the trunk.
45 Catherine copeland March 30, 2009 at 4:35 am: the way I prepare for a long trip is pretty easy. I say “Hubby, shouldn’t you check the fluids, the tires, and the wipers.” I then grab the remote control while he goes outside to do all the necessary work.

honestly we love rain-x products and I think they would be wonderful to help us to keep our car driveable.
46 Kay March 30, 2009 at 1:58 am: I emailed my son and daughter. They live in different cities and are on the road a lot.
47 Kay March 30, 2009 at 1:51 am: Subscriber.
48 Kay March 30, 2009 at 1:50 am: Twitter: http://twitter.com/GrammyKay/statuses/1416640884
49 Kay March 30, 2009 at 1:48 am: I keep the car clean inside and out. My husband does everything else. Soon I will be doing the first detail of spring so this would be great to help me out because our wipers do need replacing. If I win I promise I will install them myself.

Thank you.
50 Kyndra Sherman March 30, 2009 at 1:34 am: I make sure I have a blanket, flashlight, water, extra bottles and food for little one, and triple A card before we leave for a trip. I also have the car checked at the dealer. I need these rain-X wipers! I always skimp there and regret it later and i would like a tough pair.

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51 Storm March 29, 2009 at 10:04 pm: My DH makes sure that all the fluids are refilled etc whenever we are driving more than a few minutes away. It’s about time to change our wipers, and plus, we live outside of Seattle, the capital of rainy gloom and doom!
52 Auriette March 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm: We usually prepare for a road trip by taking the car to our favorite mechanic and having him give the car a once over and top off the fluids. We were just commenting today that the windshield needs a good, thorough cleaning and the wipers came with the car when we bought it nearly four years ago, so it’s probably time to change them. In addition, we are hitting the rainy season in northwest Florida, and some Rain X to keep the windshield clear would be very welcome!
53 Samantha Miller March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm: I twittered.

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54 Samantha Miller March 29, 2009 at 9:27 pm: I prepare myself for travel by getting an oil change and making sure my car sounds fine. I also make sure I have my AAA card in my wallet. This kit can help me because I have been driving when it started raining and my windshield wipers failed to help at all. This will help that never happen again.
55 Tia March 29, 2009 at 9:24 pm: My husband always checks the fluids and air pressure in the tires. He also brings water with us on a long trip in case the car overheats.
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56 Chrysa March 29, 2009 at 8:44 pm: I make sure I have emergency supplies and that everythign is in working order.
57 wendy wallach March 29, 2009 at 8:17 pm: Before traveling, I usually check fluid levels and get an oil change and this would really help me drive safer in the rain because I could see clearer.

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58 Rick Stafford March 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm: Clean it up tune it up and away to go.
59 Mark W March 29, 2009 at 6:32 pm: I like to give the vehicle a good inspection; tires, oil, lights, etc… This kit would be great because I usually neglect my wiper blades. Thanks for the entry
60 Terry C March 29, 2009 at 5:49 pm: We check the fluids, battery, tire pressure and give it a basic washing. With this kit we could change the wipers and give it a more detailed cleaning.

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61 Tammie March 29, 2009 at 5:16 pm: In addition to performing most of the suggested checks (wiper blade inspections are admittedly spotty at best) prior to taking a trip, we also make sure to have a mobile phone available with pre-programmed I.C.E. – in case of emergency – numbers.
62 carol March 29, 2009 at 4:18 pm: Subscribe!
63 carol March 29, 2009 at 4:17 pm: My husband checks the oil and fluids and fills the tires-does an overall check of all the systmes and tire wear.
64 Annemarie March 29, 2009 at 1:02 pm: I subscribe via email.
65 Annemarie March 29, 2009 at 1:01 pm: I just have the fluids checked.
66 Lisa Taylor March 29, 2009 at 10:44 am: I have the oil and tires checked This would be a great prize for me I am traveling up north soon
67 Jill W March 29, 2009 at 9:47 am: Blogged here: http://tinyurl.com/cpd4fp

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68 Jill W March 29, 2009 at 9:46 am: tweet tweet: http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/1412534729

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69 Jill W March 29, 2009 at 9:43 am: Your button is on my sidebar, thanks!
70 Jill W March 29, 2009 at 9:43 am: I am an email subscriber, thanks!
71 Jill W March 29, 2009 at 9:43 am: Just the basics-check the tire pressure, make sure we don’t need an oil change, make sure the spare is ready if needed, make sure we have water in the car. We are actually taking a road trip in May, and we need new wiper blades (I don’t know if we’ve ever changed them & the car is 5 years old…whoops) – these would be GREAT. I have always LOVED Rainx products! thanks so much!
72 Mir March 29, 2009 at 9:20 am: My husband usually checks the tires (oil changes and all that is usually up to date all the time), fills up the car. I pack the bags and he gets them in the car. The kit would help cause the windshield wipers are usually the things we tend to forget until they get bad!
73 Carol Ellis March 29, 2009 at 3:38 am: I want it done right. I take my car into the professionals to have the oil check and general maintenance done before I leave on a trip. Right now I am SURE my ride could use a new pair of wind shield wipers so winning this contest would be awesome!

Thanks for the opportunity!
74 Karen A. March 28, 2009 at 11:42 pm: I check the air in the tires, the oil, brake fluid and make sure that the hoses are not looking worn. I check all lights and turn signals to be sure they are working. I also fill the windshield washer fluid. I don’t usually change the wiper blades as I do that regularly in the springtime but it would be a great idea to have this in the trunk just in case it was needed.
75 Sonya March 28, 2009 at 11:03 pm: I get my oil changed and a tune up, get the car washed and cleaned out.
76 Tesa March 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm: Before we take a long trip I check the oil, tires, lights, wiper blades, wash it and vacuum it and make sure we have a trash bag.
77 jolene March 28, 2009 at 8:40 pm: i check the oil, fluids, and tires, and wash the windshields
78 Roy Cagle March 28, 2009 at 7:55 pm: I’m a subscriber.
79 Roy Cagle March 28, 2009 at 7:50 pm: This is a safe and helpful contest. The winner will be able to increase the safety and usefulness of their vehicle. Thanks.
80 Sharon Seneker March 28, 2009 at 7:30 pm: Make sure your car has oil changed on schedule! I need new windshield wipers, mine are dragging! Thanks!
81 Melissa Barnes March 28, 2009 at 5:59 pm: I subscribe
82 Melissa Barnes March 28, 2009 at 5:59 pm: We check tire pressure and fluids.
This would help because we always go through rain at some point of the trip and it would be so convient to have the rain_x products on our car.
83 Marianna March 28, 2009 at 2:46 pm: I have my husband check all the fluid levels, tire pressure, gas in the tank, wiper blades, etc. Then I make sure everything is packed up – vacation necessities as well as spare tire/roadside assistance kit/first aid kit, etc.
84 Jennifer Hedden March 28, 2009 at 12:24 pm: change the oil
85 Molly Capel March 28, 2009 at 12:47 am: WE check all the fluids,make sure spare tire & a jack is in the car,and charge the cell phone.
86 Daniel M March 27, 2009 at 4:37 pm: I always check all the fluids, belts, tires and wipers before heading out – this would help me now because I know i need new wipers!
87 ky2here March 27, 2009 at 3:58 pm: I get my car serviced at Firestone before road trip vacations.
88 Adele March 27, 2009 at 3:26 pm: When planning a trip, I try to make sure allsystems are working. I check the tire pressure, all fluids, headlights, and yes, the wiper blades.
Thanks for this sweepstakes.
89 Betty C March 27, 2009 at 12:38 pm: I have your button.

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90 Betty C March 27, 2009 at 12:35 pm: I forgot to say that I’m ready for new wiper blades so this kit would be very convenient for me.
91 Betty C March 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm: When I’m preparing for a long trip I take the car to my mechanic and have him go over everything. He checks all the fluids, tires and takes it for a test drive to see if anything seems unusual. Having a mechanic that knows my car helps because he can catch problems early.
92 Christie March 26, 2009 at 11:17 pm: For some reason, I like to start on a trip with a freshly cleaned car. That should include the cleanest windshield I can get. Rain X products would help me get that. Rain X wipers would help me maintain that clean windshield for the best visibility.
93 Leslie S. March 26, 2009 at 4:59 pm: We always check all the fluids and air pressure in the tires before travel.The one thing we neglet is the wiper blades.I just never remember to check them.Thanks!
94 Kathy H. March 26, 2009 at 9:31 am: Every time we go on a long trip, I take our care in for an oil change and have them do a safety inspection that includes checking the lights, belts, etc. Once a year, we change our windshield wipers!
95 Carla Pullum March 25, 2009 at 5:59 pm: I get my car totally checked by the dealership before I travel and this would help me get my car in shape!
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96 LaDonna March 25, 2009 at 2:27 pm: http://twitter.com/Hagleticia/statuses/1390134834
97 LaDonna March 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm: Subscriber.
98 LaDonna March 25, 2009 at 2:25 pm: I go to a full service gas station and have them check everything over and fill it up!!!
99 Jennifer M March 25, 2009 at 10:57 am: We have the tires and all fluids/filters checked. We get an oil change, and change our wiper blades. All this stuff would fit right in!
100 Carrie Z March 25, 2009 at 7:46 am: We moved to Michigan this year so I have been extra careful to check my tires and keep my gas tank full just in case I get stuck in a drift somewhere! I actually need new wipers so this kit would be great!
101 Beverley Justice March 24, 2009 at 7:48 pm: My husband takes the time to check the air pressure in the tires, and the various fluids.
102 linda March 24, 2009 at 7:10 pm: check the tire pressure
103 Sandra Melnick March 24, 2009 at 3:21 pm: I do the inside of the auto and under the hood. I do not clean the outside as it gets dirty on a trip for sure.
104 Ken Robinson March 24, 2009 at 2:16 pm: My sister would love this. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
105 dianne March 24, 2009 at 12:52 pm: We check the tire pressure and fill the tank.
106 Amir March 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm: We’re planning a 1200 mile trip to NJ and we just took the car in for a tune up and a full safety check.
107 Anna March 24, 2009 at 10:49 am: This stuff works great! Thanks for the contest!
108 Joy March 24, 2009 at 7:52 am: I emailed my husband about this giveaway…he said he plans to enter
109 Linda March 24, 2009 at 7:49 am: Before I go on a trip I make sure I have GPS with me, and the addressed to my destinations and a full tank of gas
110 Joy March 24, 2009 at 7:46 am: i fill up the gas tank!
111 Stephanie March 23, 2009 at 6:39 pm: only thing I do before going on a trip is check the gas and other fluids (oil, water). AFTER The trip is the real work (clean the lovebugs off of the front since they eat the paint, clear the windshield, etc…)
112 Vicky Boackle March 23, 2009 at 11:49 am: we check all the fluid levels and air pressure before taking a trip.
113 Windi March 23, 2009 at 10:56 am: I posted on my blog:
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114 Windi March 23, 2009 at 10:53 am: I have your button on my blog
115 Windi March 23, 2009 at 10:52 am: I subscribe
116 Windi March 23, 2009 at 10:52 am: I twitted this: Latest: http://tinyurl.com/cseue4
117 Windi March 23, 2009 at 10:50 am: This would help so much with our long trips in the spring time rainy season. I’m scared to death of rain and I have used rain-X before and have seen it’s wonders work. Usually we just go and get new wiper blades after getting hit by the winter snow season and just deal with that. Along with new oil and a tune up, and car wash of corse!
118 Jennifer g. March 22, 2009 at 10:56 am: I subscribe.
119 Jennifer g. March 22, 2009 at 10:45 am: I prepare for my trip by having my hubby check the car completely. He’s done mechanics with his father since he was a toddler so he can fix about anything. He checks the oils, liquids, filters, etc and makes sure we’re safe to go!
I could certainly use this kit because it actually rained yesterday for the first time in months and I realized my blades were dull. This would come in handy for sure!!
120 Tamara B. March 22, 2009 at 10:42 am: I am a subscriber.
121 Tamara B. March 22, 2009 at 10:42 am: To prepare for a road trip I always have my oil changed and have all of the fluids checked. I also check the wiper blades and the tire pressure. I would love to win this package because it would help keep our driving vision perfect in a rainy situtation.
122 christopher h March 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm: wow, i’m afraid we don’t do any preperation. fill the gastank?
123 Linda F March 21, 2009 at 5:03 pm: Before we travel, we take the van in for service. Then we vacuum the inside and clean all the windows. This kit can help us make sure the windows are very clean and also that we are prepared in case it rains.
124 Samantha March 21, 2009 at 3:14 pm: Tire pressure, Oil Check and Fluid …
This Kit sounds so great ! thanks
125 Aimee W. March 21, 2009 at 11:41 am: I’m an email subscriber.
Thanks!
126 Aimee W. March 21, 2009 at 11:39 am: I Tweeted about this giveaway on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/statuses/1366393710
Thanks!
127 Aimee W. March 21, 2009 at 11:38 am: I’m actually not very good about preparing my car for travel (
Typically, I fill up the gas tank and check the tire pressure.
Thanks!
128 stacey dempsey March 21, 2009 at 1:29 am: i also subscribe
129 stacey dempsey March 21, 2009 at 1:29 am: i discovered rainx a year ago will on a road trip and my girlfriends wipers stopped working and it was pouring rain we couldnt see a thing we stopped and got some of this which she swore by , we drove with no wipers and you coudlnt tell, the rain just didnt stay on the windows , it was amazing , i tell everyone about it would love to win this
130 Anne S March 20, 2009 at 10:38 am: We have a list of preperatory things on our computer, and we print them out and use them to check the vehicle before leaving. The Rain-X Car Care Kit would help us carry out this list. Thanks.
131 Marilyn March 19, 2009 at 9:07 am: Subscriber.
132 Marilyn March 19, 2009 at 9:07 am: http://twitter.com/corjong/statuses/1354756509
133 Marilyn March 19, 2009 at 9:06 am: I take the car to my local service station and have them check it out and then fill it up.
134 MJ March 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm: i check my tire pressure before I take a long road trip…i usually check my wipers too, they’re important!
135 Tia March 16, 2009 at 8:59 pm: When we travel, my husband checks all the fluids, makes sure the air is at the proper pressure in the tires, cleans out the car and the windows, checks the wiper blades and makes sure we have water in the car. This kit would help us out so much! My husband just told me yesterday that he would love to try these wiper blades!
nhmummab@comcast.net
136 Elizabeth Keller March 16, 2009 at 2:06 pm: In Texas, we make sure there is plenty of WATER in the car. I always think about the oil and gas and freon, but never water! Overheating a car once will make you always remember to put plenty of water in your car before a long trip!
137 Jennifer B. March 16, 2009 at 1:11 pm: I am a subscriber.
138 Jennifer B. March 16, 2009 at 1:10 pm: Your button is my blog.
139 Jennifer B. March 16, 2009 at 1:10 pm: I get my oil changed and fluids checked before a trip. These wiperblades would come in very handing during spring driving trips. You never know what type of weather you will encounter.
140 Jessica Gugel March 16, 2009 at 10:09 am: Did a tweet on Twitter about this giveaway:

gugel98Entered to win a Rain-X Car Care Kit. You can enter here: http://tinyurl.com/dxk3sa #swagbucks

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141 Jessica Gugel March 16, 2009 at 10:08 am: I normally just change the oil, check the tires and add some air if needed, clean the car both inside and out. I could really use this kit. I love the Rain-X Rain Repellant, the water just beads right off the windows and you barely even need to use your wipers. I’d love to try the new Rain-X® X-treme Clean.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
gugel98atgmaildotcom
142 brandlyn March 16, 2009 at 8:35 am: Everytime we go on a trip my Fiance always checks everythings and he has to ahve a car kit just in case something goes wrong. This prize would be great to add to his kit.
143 Claudia March 16, 2009 at 5:28 am: wow great giveaway !! we check oil & the air in the Tires !

thanks bunches
144 Devon Weisz March 15, 2009 at 6:05 pm: hubby is a police officer/volunteer EMT so I leave this to him. I know we keep emergency car and medical kits in the trunk, but past that I don’t know what he does!
145 Shawn March 15, 2009 at 5:02 pm: We take the car in for basic service, oil change and check all fluids…then we make sure we load up the car with necessities depending on the weather…blankets, cooler full of waters, drinks, and snacks, lots of paper towels…of course lots of baby wipes, diapers, extra clothes for the baby…and plastic bags for any trash, soiled clothes, etc.etc…
146 Jacob March 15, 2009 at 11:54 am: I carry a blanket, bottled water, and I always have a floor jack. Those crank jacks that come with the car never work like they should.
147 Sally Baldwin March 15, 2009 at 11:36 am: Usually my husband prepares the van by taking it in and getting it checked out by a mechanic, having the oil changed, checking the tires, and a car wash. This would really come in handy since we are planning several trips this year to visit family.
148 tricia March 15, 2009 at 10:12 am: Button is on my blog here:

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149 tricia March 15, 2009 at 10:11 am: subscriber
150 tricia March 15, 2009 at 10:11 am: We travel through the mountains alot…and never think of prepping the wipers before hand. I love Rain X, keeps my windshield clear
151 Sherry March 15, 2009 at 8:04 am: I emailed 3 friends about this giveaway.
152 Sherry March 15, 2009 at 7:56 am: Subscriber.
153 Sherry March 15, 2009 at 7:55 am: http://twitter.com/ReinyDey/statuses/1331364200
154 Sherry March 15, 2009 at 7:53 am: I have the oil changed, fluid levels checked, tires and depending on the time of year make sure the air or heat is working. In the summer time I like to freeze grapes and bottle flavored teas ahead of time to take on the trip. In the winter thermos’s of hot chocolate or coffee. Usually some kind of crackers, cookies or snacks as well. Again depending on the trip maybe a pillow, blanket and a good book. Oh I almost forgot the most important thing. Tunes!!! An assortment of CD’s for the road. I’ve just realized most of what I’ve said here has nothing to do with my vehicle, except making it more comfortable, but I’m going to leave it anyway. Good luck all!!!
155 Donna R March 15, 2009 at 12:26 am: I sure could use this prize. I got new wipers, but they don’t work all that well. Thanks for the contest.
156 Dree March 14, 2009 at 11:30 pm: My husband changes the oil, checks the tires, and fills up. We could use this because we need to wipers.
157 Rosanne March 14, 2009 at 10:30 pm: Im a subscriber
158 Rosanne March 14, 2009 at 10:29 pm: Don’t do much to prepare for travel except put gas in the tank and add a water bottle to drink and my sunglasses
159 Karen March 14, 2009 at 5:33 pm: We generally check the tire pressure, and the oil. And of course make sure we have a full tank of gas. Thanks for the giveaway.
160 May Schultz March 14, 2009 at 4:46 pm: my husband always checks out the car thoroughly before we leave on a trip. Those Rain- blades sound great.
161 Deborah Wellenstein March 14, 2009 at 2:38 pm: When we go on a long trip, we have the oil changed, rotate and balance the tires, and get new ones if necessary. Fill up with gas and go! Thank you!
162 Jeff March 14, 2009 at 12:45 pm: I check my fuilds, Wipers and tires. Fill up with a full tank of gas.
163 Karen March 14, 2009 at 1:50 am: When I get ready for a long car trip I make sure that I’ve had a recent oil change, check the tire pressure, gas up, and stock the car with a few essentials, like a blanket, bottled water, extra snacks, and I never leave home without my AAA membership card!
164 Andrea B March 13, 2009 at 11:12 pm: Before we travel a large distance, I clean the windows inside the car, because they get a cloudy film that makes it harder to see at night, and I want to make sure we can see clearly, because I wouldn’t want to have a wreck from clouded windows while far away from home.
dearandrea
at sbcglobal. net
165 Jean March 13, 2009 at 9:14 pm: Rain X is a wonderful product. I had no idea you made blades as well. This is a fantastic giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win
166 Dave March 13, 2009 at 7:15 pm: I rarely travel any long distances, so I’ve never given any thought to how I would prepare. I just make sure the car is gassed up, grab a water bottle for the road, and go. But I could sure use this Rain-X kit. My current wiper blades have seen far better days!
167 Lisa Cook March 13, 2009 at 6:13 pm: I make sure my cell phone is charged and my gas tank is full. This prize pack would be very helpful.
168 paul haddock March 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm: I swap-out twice a year
169 Tammy Kennedy March 12, 2009 at 11:41 pm: Except for our two teenagers we live 1200 miles one way from our oldest children, their familes, our elderly mothers and siblings. So you can imagine the trips that are made each year. We are planning a trip in June to visit and help out our elderly mothers. Before we make the long trip first the oil is changed, all fluids checked, tires checked, belts checked, then the wipers
Since we have not drove our car that far since lastAugust wipers have not been replaced since then and I realized they are in dire need of replacing.
It will be rainy season when we will be making the trip and I’m most likely the only adult on the trip I feel it would be such a awesome trip to know that I have excellent wipers and rain-x products that will help prevent postponed seeing due to dirt and film that cheap wipers leave behind. Also the rain-x site makes it so simple to fiqure out what size wipers my suv takes my 8 year old grandson could fiqure it out. I’m keeping my fingers crossed I’m the winner.
Thank you so much for the chance..
170 Janice Wright March 12, 2009 at 6:33 pm: I drive 500 miles per week back & forth to work in the midwest, so I always make sure my car has at least a half tank of gas. I always make sure I have a winter survival kit. I also have decent tires. This would help with making sure I had a clear windshield which is always a nice thing when it’s snowing, icing or raining.
171 Colette S March 12, 2009 at 5:52 pm: tweet

http://twitter.com/calliesan/status/1319048924

calliemist@yahoo.com
172 Colette S March 12, 2009 at 5:51 pm: We check the oil, air, wipers, brakes, coolant, etc. We have a list that we check off when preparing our vehicle to drive for 2…3 days on the road.

This would definitely help us.

calliemist@yahoo.co
173 Jessica Verdin March 12, 2009 at 3:10 pm: We always check fluid levels and tires. This kit would help with my vehicle maintenence.
174 Sarah March 12, 2009 at 10:41 am: i go to my mechanic and have him look at my car to make sure everything’s ok. this would help me because my wipers always seem to malfunction right when I need them most!
175 Melinda March 11, 2009 at 6:13 pm: I fill up the gas tank to get ready for long trips
176 Jason March 11, 2009 at 3:16 pm: I get a tune up, change the wiper blades, fill up all the fluids and rotate my tires
177 Carolyn G March 11, 2009 at 2:35 pm: We check everything oil, tiores, fluids and wipers. So this would be great to have great wipers as these
178 jean stites March 11, 2009 at 2:07 pm: i,v used them =they are great
179 Deb Stewart March 11, 2009 at 11:42 am: It always helps to have a clean windshield, new blades are a bonus. I gas up, get some cool.drinks, check the tires and put the Tom Tom in the car and away I go.
180 Betty G March 11, 2009 at 10:15 am: I emailed two friends about this giveaway.
181 Betty G March 11, 2009 at 10:13 am: I’m a subscriber.
182 Betty G March 11, 2009 at 10:13 am: Twittered the giveaway:

http://twitter.com/bettyrose/statuses/1311257491
183 Betty G March 11, 2009 at 9:48 am: I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that my husband handles all things automotive. While I can clean and detail a car like nobody’s business, the only other things I do are pump gas and I can check fluid levels and change a tire if I have too. Otherwise I’d rather let someone else handle it.
184 Alan H. March 10, 2009 at 11:05 pm: I change wiper blades every Spring, Your sweep comes at a good time and the added Glass Cleaner & Rain Repellant is a real plus. Thanks for a nice sweep. …Alan
185 Cynthya March 10, 2009 at 11:05 pm: Check the oil and the tires, but I’ve never checked the wipers–guess I should! Thanks for the giveaway.
186 Lisa L March 10, 2009 at 8:57 pm: tweeted / lisagee123 MommyGoggles~RainX Giveaway~http://www.mommygoggles.com…less than 5 seconds ago from web
187 Lisa L March 10, 2009 at 8:56 pm: It is an 87 so I pray for it –LOL
188 Jill L March 10, 2009 at 8:09 pm: I make sure to get an oil change. These are such a good idea. I really should get some new blades before my next big trip. Having to try and get a good view out the window can be so distracting.
189 Kirsten March 10, 2009 at 6:35 pm: Subscriber
190 Kirsten March 10, 2009 at 6:35 pm: We always clean the car up, wash it, change oil, do a tune up…..and wow, do I need those wipers!
191 Kristy Clayman March 10, 2009 at 4:45 pm: what a great contest – thanks for posting!

To prepare for travel, we definitely throw in an emergency kit, you never know what might happen!
192 Kimberly March 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm: I subscribe!
193 Kimberly March 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm: When we get ready to take a trip DH checks the tire pressure and makes sure the oil and fluids are topped off. He also makes sure the spare tire is good and all of our emergency stuff is in the trunk. He would love this!
Thanks for the chance to win!
194 Christine March 10, 2009 at 4:01 pm: My husband does everything when we’re going to be traveling by car on a trip, the oil, the tires, the transmission fluid and windshield washer fluid. He swears by Rain-X and I’d love to win this for him. Thank you for the great giveaway!
195 Sarah Hirsch March 10, 2009 at 3:53 pm: I haven’t been as good about preparing my car as I used to (I used to get oil changes before hand) but I do make sure to fill up with gas. I usually clean out my car beforehand so it’s not as messy inside.
196 Dina March 10, 2009 at 2:20 pm: Got your button.
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197 Dina March 10, 2009 at 2:20 pm: Subscriber.
198 Dina March 10, 2009 at 2:19 pm: My wipers need to be replaced, so this kit would be very helpful! I prepare my car for travel by checking tire pressure, oil levels, and making sure the gas tank is full. Snacks and drinks – not optional!
199 Ducky March 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm: Before every trip, I usually check fluid levels, tire pressure, and if the lights are working properly. I was planning on purchasing the Rain X rain repellent for my little Civic and stumbled upon this site.
200 KRIS LINDSEY March 10, 2009 at 1:43 pm: good luck to all
201 Colleen March 10, 2009 at 11:31 am: I subscribe

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202 Colleen March 10, 2009 at 11:30 am: When we drove from MO to WA we got new tires, wipers, oil, and a tune up. We also washed the truck and vacumed out the inside. t needed it all again by the time we got home

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203 Martha H. March 10, 2009 at 8:32 am: I take it to the garage and have them check it out.
204 Edi March 10, 2009 at 8:23 am: I subscribed.
205 Edi March 10, 2009 at 8:21 am: I emailed some friends. If one of them wins maybe they’ll wash my car for me.
206 Edi March 10, 2009 at 8:14 am: http://twitter.com/ediberdu/statuses/1305491003
207 Edi March 10, 2009 at 8:11 am: To be honest if I’m preparing for a long trip I don’t prepare the car. I take it somewhere else and have it serviced and washed. I do fill the tank. I could really use this kit because I need new wiper blades.
208 Rose O. March 10, 2009 at 8:10 am: I always check fluids – oil, antifreeze and wiper fluid.
209 Lmay March 10, 2009 at 6:05 am: I always check the oil and transfer out any unnecessary cargo.
210 Kathy Scott March 10, 2009 at 6:00 am: We live in a desert, so I don’t think about the wipers very often. When it does rain they need to be working.
211 C. clemens March 9, 2009 at 9:44 pm: the winter snow has been harsh on my window wipers, plus im bad at maintenance and up keep.
enter me please
212 Kristine March 9, 2009 at 8:27 pm: I have your button on my blog!!

You can check it out here…saucyandbossy.blogspot.com

Thanks!!
213 Kristine March 9, 2009 at 8:26 pm: I am a subscriber!! Thank you!
214 Kristine March 9, 2009 at 8:26 pm: I TWEET’d about it!!! Thanks!

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215 Kristine March 9, 2009 at 8:25 pm: I use Rain-X and LOVE them. The others just don’t work right!! The only other I do is to check the oil.
216 Frances Carty March 9, 2009 at 8:03 pm: I take my van to the local mechanic to check everything out.
217 Anne D March 9, 2009 at 7:35 pm: Make sure my oil isn’t low. I need these windshield wipers. Mine are shot.
218 djp March 9, 2009 at 6:22 pm: i do things myself, even some car repairs, no man in the house…you have to learn
219 jayne March 9, 2009 at 6:14 pm: Change the oil!
220 Christine V March 9, 2009 at 5:21 pm: make sure I’ve got a full tank of gas
221 sarah h March 9, 2009 at 4:49 pm: We get the oil changed. We need to change our washers. This would help.
222 Kenyetta March 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm: I subscribe
223 Kenyetta March 9, 2009 at 3:59 pm: We usually check all fluids, air pressure in the tires, brake pads before a long trip. Sadly, I don’t think we check the wiper blades. We will now!
224 Monique Rizzo March 9, 2009 at 3:55 pm: We do a road trip inspection before we go on a trip! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
225 Lynn H March 9, 2009 at 3:23 pm: My husband is a Rain-X type of guy…he would love for me to win this for him! Hope I win!
226 Joan March 9, 2009 at 3:22 pm: We live in a hurricane zone, so have to be ready to evacuate fairly quickly anytime between May – November! So we have a checklist handy to check off everything we need to do. Check air in tires, check oil, etc. plus clean out van and load it with supplies to last us until we can get to a safe location. And we always made sure we have windshield wipers that work!!

Thanks for the giveaway!!
227 Tom March 9, 2009 at 3:18 pm: I change my oil
228 chris swan March 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm: All I do is change the oil.
229 Susan Smith March 9, 2009 at 1:42 pm: I get the oil changed, check the fluids and tires and clean out the car.
230 Joanne Schultz March 9, 2009 at 11:57 am: I usually time an oil change right before I go on a trip so they fill up fluids and add air to tires if necessary. I can’t believe the state inspection didn’t make me replace my wipers as they leave windshield very streaky. I’d love to win this prize so I could replace the wipers; I was laid off last year, so only essential maintenance gets done now.
231 Stacy March 9, 2009 at 11:26 am: To prepare my car for travel, about all I do is make sure I’ve got a full tank of gas! I always make sure my car is up-to-date on all recommended maintenance, so I always know it is in great condition. (I haven’t ever replaced the wiper blades, though, and my car is 8 years old, so that’s probably not good!)
232 Gena March 9, 2009 at 11:24 am: First, I always carry a first aid kit in case somebody gets hurt. I also carry a blanket, flashlight, and knife. These seem to be most usefull for an emergency
233 DAVID BREWSTER March 9, 2009 at 11:13 am: I could realy use this.
234 Liza767 March 9, 2009 at 11:12 am: i get newsletter
235 Liza767 March 9, 2009 at 11:12 am: ok i dont have a car but i borrow my sis car all the time and she would just love me if i won this for her she loves rain-x products
236 Gina Stratos March 9, 2009 at 10:59 am: Subscriber
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237 Gina Stratos March 9, 2009 at 10:58 am: I prepare my vehicle for travel by checking the fluids and the tires. I never think to check my blades so this kit would help me a lot
gkstratos@yahoo.com
238 Deborah R March 9, 2009 at 10:49 am: Hubby is responsible for preparing the vehicle for travel – he makes sure the oil change is up to date, checks all the fluids, checks the air pressure on the tires and checks the wipers. He replaces anything that needs replacing. Then, the day of the trip, he fills the gas tank, washes the it and cleans the windows inside and out. If I’m lucky, he also vaccums! This kit will help because it has much of what he needs to get ready.
239 Cindi March 9, 2009 at 10:49 am: I subscribe. Cindi
240 Cindi March 9, 2009 at 10:49 am: I always drive my van when my girlfriends and I go on our special weekend trips. My husband and I check the tires for wear and air. We also make sure the oil has been changed and the washer fluid is filled! If needed, I take it in for a general checkup. Please add my name to your fabulous giveaway prize package contest. Many thanks, Cindi
241 Kate March 9, 2009 at 10:38 am: My car is getting pretty old (1998) so if I am going on a long trip I get it checked out at the dealership to make sure everything is OK
242 Susan C March 9, 2009 at 9:55 am: I always check that the lights are working and check the tires and oil. I also pack snacks, water and an emergency blanket-just in case.
smchester at gmail dot com
243 Karen March 9, 2009 at 9:52 am: I always make sure to have plenty of gas, air in my tires, my emergency kit in the trunk. I also take my GPS everywhere, in case I ever get lost!
244 Sylvia Belle March 9, 2009 at 9:09 am: In Flordia we need to change blades often because the heat affects the rubber.
245 Doreen March 9, 2009 at 9:05 am: I subscribe.
246 Doreen March 9, 2009 at 9:05 am: We like to take trips through out the year. We always make sure our oil is in check, tires have air, all fluids are accounted for and have a blankket in the car. This kit would help us to get things together for our next trip.
247 Linda Chaput March 9, 2009 at 8:47 am: We stay to a maintainance schedule set by the dealership where we bought the vehicle.
248 Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy March 9, 2009 at 8:30 am: Tweeted(kristinialeanna)
http://twitter.com/kristinialeanna/statuses/1300510980
249 Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy March 9, 2009 at 8:29 am: We subscribe via e-mail kristinia AT lovingheartmommy DOT com
250 Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy March 9, 2009 at 8:27 am: Your button is here: http://www.lovingheartmommy.com/2009/02/mommy-blogs-k-p.html
251 Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy March 9, 2009 at 8:26 am: Well first thing I do is definately give my car a bath, since the winter weather seems to make them extremely dirty, I’m talking inside and out! We get our regular maintenance checkups and its always wise to make sure your blades are good and add in some good windshield wiper fluid!
252 Diana March 9, 2009 at 8:16 am: I make sure the car is full of gas, the oil has been changed and the tires are properly inflated. this set can help by making sure I have proper visibility through my windshield if the weather gets bad and I get rain, or snow, or sleet. Often times it seems like there is a slick film on my windshield and the wiper blades don’t seem to help. I think this kit could. thanks!
253 Denyse March 9, 2009 at 7:40 am: We check the oil and air pressure and get a tune up.
254 Peggy Gorman March 9, 2009 at 6:38 am: twittered
http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/1300108126
255 Peggy Gorman March 9, 2009 at 6:36 am: I live in the northeast so the winters can give us plenty of snow. I make sure all the fluids are full,oil change ,tires are good and will be for the winter and also make sure there is always a full tank of gas.
This prize would be fabulous for the spring rains and we need to change the wipers.
Thanks
256 sandra March 9, 2009 at 6:18 am: make sure the car has had it’s most recently scheduled oil change. and fill ‘er up and go!
257 Cynthia C March 9, 2009 at 5:39 am: I clean out the car, get the oil changed and fluids checked and air put in the tires. Then I gas up and go. Thanks for the giveaway.
258 Linda Fish March 9, 2009 at 5:30 am: I dont do anything so this would be handy to have
259 Leslie M. March 9, 2009 at 5:08 am: I just learned how, and I am adding your button to my Blog!!!! Yay me!
Leslie
260 Leslie M. March 9, 2009 at 5:08 am: I’m a subscriber
Leslie
261 Leslie M. March 9, 2009 at 5:07 am: LeslieVeg left a tweet on Twitter.. I sent to @mommygoogles. I could not get a link as hard as I tried.
Leslie
262 Jo March 9, 2009 at 4:58 am: I am a subscriber
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263 Jo March 9, 2009 at 4:58 am: I have needed wipes for a while, so this would be great. My hubby just changed the oil Friday.
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264 Leslie M. March 9, 2009 at 4:55 am: I prepare to travel by making sure my car has a FULL tank of gas, I have my cell phone fully charged and I have a membership to AAA. I know I know, but it’s true. I am being honest. I always check my tires before I go anywhere. Oh and I do carry a Glass punch in my center console. If my care ever goes underwater… all you do is punch this on the windshield and it will shatter the glass so you can get out of your car…. a major phobia of mine…

I am being HONEST!

I do love this kit… I do NOT change my wiper blades often enough.. I depend on Hubby to do it for me… and he does NOT drive my car.. this Giveaway is a MAJOR Blessing!
Leslie
265 Carol Lawrence March 9, 2009 at 4:49 am: e-mail subscriber. jelly15301@hotmail.com
266 Carol Lawrence March 9, 2009 at 4:48 am: I check tires,oil,gas and with this kit I know my wipers will work in winter weather.
267 Rick Stafford March 9, 2009 at 4:27 am: Check all the safety items, tire pressure and treat windshield with RainX.
268 DEBIJOT March 9, 2009 at 4:03 am: subscriber
269 DEBIJOT March 9, 2009 at 4:02 am: We are taking a trip in 3 weeks. My husband is taking the car to our mechanic for a checkup. This kit would help us to get the vehicle ready.
270 marvin haas, Jr. March 9, 2009 at 2:29 am: like to change our 2x a year and keep an eye on the oil
271 Becky March 8, 2009 at 11:28 pm: Our vehicle is badly in need of new wiper blades; it smears in the rain, and with spring coming up this will be handy with all the rain. It’s too dangerous to go on a trip right now. Thank you for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com.
272 Abby March 8, 2009 at 11:18 pm: I always install the tvs on the back of the seats for the kids and make sure we have plenty of cds and headphones!!
273 laura March 8, 2009 at 9:49 pm: we always get the oil changed and check all that stuff, but never once thought about changing the wipers. This would definitely take care of that.

thanks
274 colleen March 8, 2009 at 9:42 pm: I have your button.
275 colleen March 8, 2009 at 9:42 pm: I subscribe.
276 colleen March 8, 2009 at 9:41 pm: I normally go and get an oil change before we are travelling long distance…This kit would help because I actually need a new drivers wiper..the ice this month has tore mine up…plus we will be travelling next month.
277 Sandra Melnick March 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm: Check all fluids and tires and then gas up to go. New wipers would be great.
278 Rhonda Struthers March 8, 2009 at 7:23 pm: We actually my husband makes sure the air in the tires are topped up as well as the oil, windshield fluid and gas tank.
I have gone through so many windshield wiper that have not wiped properly. I would love to have this.
279 Ellen Ring March 8, 2009 at 7:09 pm: When we’re getting ready for a trip my husband checks all the fluid levels. he checks airpressure in the tires. he inspects the belts & tires for wear. he tries to minimize any chance of a problem. this prize would be great to keep on hand for emergencies.
280 Bryan Gelman March 8, 2009 at 6:27 pm: I change mine once or twice a year.
281 Gary Emes March 8, 2009 at 6:19 pm: Check the oil and make sure the seats are comfy cozy. Rain X ROCKS!
282 Meredith Rogen March 8, 2009 at 6:06 pm: Tweet! https://twitter.com/meredycat
283 Meredith Rogen March 8, 2009 at 6:03 pm: I check my fluid and make sure my wiper fluid reservoir is working. Once on a trip a ginormous bug splat in my line of vision and my fluid would come out to help me see~! Gross!
284 Catherine copeland March 8, 2009 at 6:03 pm: well before we travel we check the tires, check the fluids, and check the wipers. you have to be able to see or you can’t drive. I trust rain-x because i’ve used some of their other products. i’d love to try their wipers because i think they’d really help the visibility of my car
285 NICHOLAS NIEVES March 8, 2009 at 5:49 pm: by keeping the auto serviced and ready to go all the time is how i prep my car for a trip
286 Candie L March 8, 2009 at 5:47 pm: Before taking a long trip, we always make sure we change the oil. Thank you
287 tung ton March 8, 2009 at 5:43 pm: check oil, coolant & brake fluid levels, tire pressure, and (this is where this contest comes in handy) wipers.
288 Lisa P March 8, 2009 at 5:40 pm: We havent traveled much but when we do I get the oil changed check fluid, belts etc to make sure we are good to go. And In AZ we always need new wiper blades with the heat dry rotting ours!
289 Theresa Shafer March 8, 2009 at 5:19 pm: Verify: If the oil needs to be changed. If tires are OK. How close I am to needing the next maintenance.
It has been a loooong tme i change wiper and it is about time. Budget is tight so I weigh what needs to get done vs what can I put off a little longer.
Your gift would help me, so Thank you.
290 Chris N March 8, 2009 at 4:20 pm: I saw these wipers on TV and plan on buying some. This kit would be great for me, because I really don’t do much to prepare for a trip. Checking the oil and water levels (along with tire pressure) is about as prepared as I get.
291 tammigirl March 8, 2009 at 4:00 pm: http://twitter.com/tammigirl/status/1297779283
292 tammigirl March 8, 2009 at 3:56 pm: I preach Rain-X to my kids and their friends. Treating your windows is a big deal, because in the event your wipers would fail you, a well-treated window is still fine. I do not have the latitude wipers yet, but I am sure they would go well with my window treatments and the Rain-X fluid in my wiper reservoir. I don’t let my mechanic top off my wiper fluid when I get my cars serviced. Nothing but Rain-X wiper fluid goes in.

Before a trip I usually do a fresh treatment. I also make sure to do a fresh treatment right before winter hits. It makes a great difference when driving in snowy conditions, too.

Good tires, good brakes, and Rain-X.
293 Patricia Oates March 8, 2009 at 3:54 pm: Well, the dream trip is to drive from Louisiana to Alaska. I’ve been there six times, but never have driven there.

So, my idea of a kit is new tires, a warm sleeping bag, extra blankets, shovel, cooking kit, adequate clothing, water, food, lights, complete check up at the Ford service center (my vehicle is a 2004 Ford Escape XLT), first aid kit, lotsa’ mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and, of course, a Rain-X Car Care Kit!

maningrida@hotmail.com
294 Karen Gonyea March 8, 2009 at 3:43 pm: We always do a checkup before a long trip
295 Debra B March 8, 2009 at 3:37 pm: We always make sure the car has had oil change, & all fluids filled, tires properly inflated and other emergency accessories are in the trunk (jumper cables, water, flash light, duck tape, extra oil brake fluid, transmission fluid gas can)& his tool box just in case it would be needed, Thanks for hosting this fantastic giveaway
296 Ann Fantom March 8, 2009 at 3:25 pm: My husband checks the antifreeze, oil, washer fluid and the tire’s air pressure.
297 Erica C. March 8, 2009 at 2:58 pm: my car would love to have this as a present!
298 addrienne mertens March 8, 2009 at 2:50 pm: im guilty of leaving the wipers go until they just dont work anymore. when your on the road on a long trip this is not the time to look for a store to buy new ones. so this would be good to get first along with the regular flid checks.
299 Betty March 8, 2009 at 1:45 pm: Google subscriber
300 augrim March 8, 2009 at 1:40 pm: Check all your lights frequently, even if you aren’t going on vacation.
301 Denise March 8, 2009 at 1:07 pm: I get the oil changed and check the tires. That’s about it unless I’ve been hearing strange noises.
302 traci March 8, 2009 at 12:47 pm: I got to the local hard ware store and i buy what they tell me to lol !
303 Angela March 8, 2009 at 12:44 pm: When my family travels, we have a check list we use to make sure everything is okay!

1. We ALWAYS check the windshield wipers even if the forecast says there is no rain.
2. We check the brakes, tires, lights, fluids, and the engine.
3. Last but no least, we definitely check the seatbelts.

You can never be too careful!
304 AmandaK March 8, 2009 at 12:41 pm: My family and I live in tornado alley, and so we get storms very often in the spring time. So, in the car, we always have a flash light, first aid kit, batteries, and a charged cell phone battery. We always expect the worse and never leave unprepared!

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305 SANDY March 8, 2009 at 12:37 pm: we prep the car by washing, vacumning, taking out uneeded junk, check air and blades adn fill the tires and tank. We prep the car when we get in the mood for reg stuff..which is sad or good becuase we cleanit when it needs to be. I did a nono according to their site and did not use it to loosen ice but to move off the window- oops so i am ruining my blades
306 adrienne Gordon March 8, 2009 at 12:37 pm: we usually take it into the dealer for a checkup before a trip
307 Terry Basham March 8, 2009 at 11:16 am: Check fluids, tires and wipers.
308 donna gonzalez March 8, 2009 at 11:12 am: hi my husband always checks the car, changes the oil, and has the car aligned, and checks the tires, etc before we go on a trip. this kit would help him out and he would love it!!
309 susan varney March 8, 2009 at 11:04 am: love to win
310 Selene M. March 8, 2009 at 10:51 am: From now till winter we’ll be traveling every two weeks or so. This kit will keep the right tools in the truck for quick solutions to visual problems while driving – keeping that windshield clean!

Thanks for the giveaway.
311 Marilyn Wons March 8, 2009 at 10:44 am: When preparing I just have the oil and tires checked, I never thought about the window blades. This would be a great added safety feature for when I am on the road. thank you
312 nicole March 8, 2009 at 10:37 am: When we are preparing our vehicle we usually check the airpressure in our tires and that’s about it. Honestly we usually don’t change our wipers until they start to squeak and leave streaks….which is right about now so this win would be very useful.
313 Betty March 8, 2009 at 10:25 am: Even with spring showers cleaning winter away, we get that salt mix slopped up on the cars when driving. The windshields and outside mirrors have this whitish buildup that is bad for visibility. Using rain-x helps helps my windows stay much cleaner and that is something I need to redo for spring. My wiper blades were changed in the fall and are still ok.
314 Jo March 8, 2009 at 10:14 am: This kit will help me get my van ready this year because without it the van is pretty much not gunna get ready for April Showers…Hubby is off work do to a car accident (wasn’t his fault) and now with the lack of income we cannot prep the van for the showers….thanks for running a giveaway and giving me an oppertunity to win.