Posted on October 21st, 2008 by Warranty Direct
Often when something happens to your car, and you don’t have an extended auto warranty so you can just go ahead and have it fixed, you need to check the car’s manual.
Problem is, lots of times car owners can’t find the manual – it has either been lost, or didn’t come with a used car purchase.
You can buy a car manual from the dealership or car manufacturer, but you can often find them online for free. Here’s a list of links for most car manuals available online. Read more...
| Manufacturer |
VIN |
Free |
Notes |
| Acura |
No |
Yes |
1990-present models |
| Audi |
No |
No |
Paper manuals available for purchase |
| BMW |
Yes |
Yes |
Must log vehicle into Owner’s Circle. Some newer models unavailable. |
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Posted on October 20th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
You can include almost any of the most up-to-date in-car technologies in your existing vehicle.
Anymore, getting the sexiest accessories in their rides, such as Bluetooth cell phone integration, is a big concern for a lot of buyers. 9 of the top 20 accessories people are most interested in are cool features such as backup assist, navigation, premium surround sound, satellite and HD-Radio.
One of the best perks of a brand-new car is the hottest technology and convenience options offered with a new vehicle. But you don’t have to purchase a new car or truck to get the coolest new toys. In fact, for the fee of a few loan payments, you can include just about any longed-for electronic feature to your current car. Read more...
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Posted on October 16th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
A hybrid car refers to a vehicle whose powertrain combines aspects of different technologies (i.e. gasoline and electric) for better efficiency and reduced emissions.
Vehicle choices that merge two or more sources of power are identified as hybrid vehicles. The most familiar is the electric hybrid, which melds a gasoline engine with an electric setup (electric motor, charging system, and a battery/storage system).
The two main types of hybrids on the market now are called “series” or “parallel” hybrids. Series hybrids are also referred to as “mild” or “partial” hybrids, while parallel hybrids are often called “full” hybrids. Read more...
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