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A Comfy Spot for your Cell Phone

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been using my already molded cupholders in my car as a place to put my cell phone when not in use. Yes, it clings and clatters when I make a turn; or flips when it should flop, but heck, what can you do? It is better than leaving it in my purse or on my lap in case I get a call or a text.

Now, I don’t text and drive and I do have a “no hands” set up for my cell, but Bell Automotive Products has a great device for your cell/blackberry/iPod etc. It’s like a piece of jewelry for your cup holder.

This phone holder, as pictured on this page, fits snug in to the already existing cupholders of most manufacturers’ cars.  The inside of the phone holder is lined and fitted with foam rubber; adaptable to fit any size phone. The cell phone slides nicely in, and because foam hugs it, your phone wont move or get scratched.  This phone holder also keeps your phone safe from any condensation remaining from your last big gulp or latte you had in the cup holder.

The phone holder has a black base and metallic trim so it’s attractive and doesn’t look like a silly add-on you got at the dollar store. 

If you don’t use it in the car, it’s practical and neat looking at your desk at home or the office. You’ll always know where your phone is; when not up against your ear.

 

For more information on how to locate this Bell Automotive Product and pricing, you can go to www.bellautomotive.com or contact me at drozadgal@aol.com

WOW…  For Your Auto

Odor Annihilator

Upon my return to Phoenix from my sister’s wedding in San Diego, I was provided the opportunity to drive one of the Two for the Road test vehicles, a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. I brought back my sister’s wedding gown, a few gifts, left over beverages and the top tier of her wedding cake.

While stopping to get gas in Gila Bend, Arizona, an odor that smelled of rotten strawberries passed through the vents of the Pacifica.  Not realizing that sixty eight degree weather would soon turn into one hundred degree weather, I opened the trunk to a lopsided, melted cake. The very thought of having to clean up the stain and eliminate the smell was making me carsick.

Once I reached Julia’s Garage I decided to test the Odor Annihilator. I thought this would be a major task but the directions were easy to follow with the whole process completed in ten minutes. In addition to the spray, all I needed was a wet cloth and sponge to clean the spot and then allowing it to dry.

The stains were gone, and to my sweet surprise the smell of rotten strawberries as well.

Tuff Buff

After I finished cleaning the inside of the Pacifica, I realized the outside was just as bad. I must have hit every bug on Interstate 8 on my way back from San Diego. That is when I decided to test out Tuff Buff. I was very interested in seeing how it has earned its name. Not too mention it is all organic!

I started by spraying it directly on the grille, used a soft cloth to clean the bug infested area and before I knew it, I could see my reflection in the chrome. The whole process took less than 30 seconds and I was very pleased with the results.  I was so happy with it; I decided to clean the grille of my Nissan Altima as well. It was a good thing I stopped before I did every car on the block!

Julia's Garage Automotive Product Reviews WOW Cleaner and DegreaserWOW Cleaner and Degreaser

With the Pacifica pretty much taken care of, it seemed my poor Nissan was feeling neglected. I detected some grease on the wheel wells. Since my car is black, it doesn’t show the grease as much, so I decided to do the white glove test and sure enough…the grease was there!

I sprayed the degreaser on a wet towel and gently scrubbed the surface where the grease was hiding. I was surprised to see that my purple towel had turned black.  The degreaser not only cleaned the area, but left it smooth and shiny. I took it one step further and removed a grease stain from the carpeting in the trunk of my car using the same cleaning method. 

The WOW Products clearly live up to their name. I like the fact that they have organic products, easy to follow directions, are reasonably priced and have a money back guarantee. These products also come in travel size containers which fit conveniently in your glove box. For more information please visit their website at: www.simplywow.com.

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