Posted on December 30th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
These days cars are being fully loaded with high-tech advances, from built in iPod docking stations to spot-on GPS systems. Some luxury car models can have over 70 switches and knobs that allow for advanced safety and comfort for motorists.
Yet, even with all the cool stuff that is currently available there are still even more high-tech gadgets to come.
In 2010 there will be sign recognition systems available in cars that will be able to read wrong-way signs and speed limits. Cameras may replace side view mirrors and the images would be displayed on the edges of the rear view mirror, or on the instrument panel. Read more...
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Filed under: Car Accessories
Posted on December 26th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
When your car overheats you are presented with a number of problems. Unfortunately fanning down your engine with a brochure you found in the trunk of your car, or putting an ice pack on your radiator isn’t going to do the trick.
If your car does fully overheat, get comfortable because you are probably going to be stuck wherever you are for at least 45 minutes. If you can’t afford waiting it out, that means calling a tow truck to get your car to the nearest repair shop.
However, an overheated car can do more then just inconvenience you with downtime or a potential tow, in the long run it can likely cost you a lot of money by contributing to wear and tear on your engine, radiators, pumps, hoses and even your vehicles head gasket. Read more...
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Filed under: Vehicle reliability
Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by Warranty Direct
During the winter, driving can become quite a challenge for both you and your car. Your abilities as a driver and your cars mechanical aptitude are equally tested when treacherous driving conditions are present.
There are many things that you can do to get ready for the snow and sleet-covered roads. Below is a list of things that we think will help prepare you for when you find yourself face-to-face (or should we say wheel-to-asphalt) with some deceitful black ice conditions. Read more...
- Go slow
- Get a tune-up
- Get snow tires
- Bring a cell phone
- Add a block heater
- Clean off any snow or ice
- Carry tire chains and sand bags
- Make sure your car has the proper safety features
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Filed under: Emergency Roadside Service
Posted on December 19th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
When purchasing a vehicle used or new, there are many things to consider. One thing to be aware of is the environmental conditions this car has weathered. There are few things worse than finding out that your car has an ocean of problems, literally.
Why do I say this? Over the last five years numerous cars have been damaged by flooding, hurricanes or heavy rains. Some states have even reported a six-time increase in the number of waterlogged vehicles from just five years ago.
So please be wary of not just the lifetime of the vehicle you are purchasing, but where and what it has survived. Don’t be fooled, most often vehicles with this problem are moved to less suspicious areas, where harsh environmental conditions were not prevalent. You can find them back on the used car market, camouflaged and rebuilt to look clean. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car
These days cars are being fully loaded with high-tech advances, from built in iPod docking stations to spot-on GPS systems. Some luxury car models can have over 70 switches and knobs that allow for advanced safety and comfort for motorists.
