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Stop battery corrosion around the posts and terminals with a paint made from the pitch of old batteries dissolved in petrol. The paint can be stored in a closed jar and brushed on whenever cables have been removed or a new battery is installed.

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Removing electrician's insulating tape wrapped around a splice on lighting wires or wiring loom can be difficult, especially if the splice is in a cramped place. It will soften up and come off easily if you pass a match or lighter flame across the tape a few times. Don't set the tape alight, just heat it long enough to soften it.

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If the side windows are hard to open and close, the mechanism may need oiling. Lower the glass all the way, wedge it to one side, and insert a stiff wire down to the mechanism. Oil deposited on the wire will follow it right down to the desired part. This works with door locks too, of course.

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A hose nozzle can't scratch or chip your car's finish if you cover the end of the nozzle with a crutch tip. Cut a 5/8" hole in the crutch tip to let the water through and centre the hole so that it won't interfere with the fine-spray adjustment.

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Print your name and address and telephone number with a crayon on the inside of your car's hub caps. If you should happen to lose one, there is a good chance it will be returned or you will receive a phone call to collect it.