Posted on May 14th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Recently I was thinking about the main reasons people decide to buy a car.
The first thing that people think about is the wonderful feeling of status. Ah, yes! I am sitting back in my chair, fingers laced behind my head, and imagining Brad Pitt giving Angelina the hand when he sees me touring down the road in my brand new Lincoln Continental (do they still make them?) or maybe a simple Jaguar will do.
Then you have to consider today’s improved technology. Recent advances mean that every time my mother-in-law speaks, the car makes a humming noise that blocks out the sound of her voice. If little Jimmy spills his bottle of orange juice all over the seats, it’ll wipe right up. Divine! Read more...
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Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
In these hard economic times, the decision to buy a new car becomes serious business.
We’ve all heard stories of money lenders not lending, of banks closing. We’ve all known people who have lost their jobs or had their paychecks otherwise cut. Maybe you’re one of them.
But if you are in need of a new car, then don’t shy away from making a purchase. Have fun picking out what you want and just enjoy the entire process, including showing off your new ride to the Joneses.
Here’s what we think about it. We’ve learned a lot about the economy in the past year. We’ve seen what happened to the people who financed homes that they really couldn’t afford. So one of the primary decisions you need to make is to buy a car that fits your budget. Be careful about which options you approve. Read more...
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Posted on May 7th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
We all think that we have great driving skills, but just how good are we?
It really is astonishing that almost everyone you meet will think of themselves as good, safe drivers, but the reality is that the number of accidents on the roads doesn’t necessarily bear that out.
Driving is a learned skill, and there’s very little difference driving in various countries except on which side of the road you drive; other than that most of the planet has similar rules and regulations – whether they’re used or not is another story!
A great place to judge your skills is through this awesome MSN Driving Skills Quiz that really puts you to the test. In most cases it shows more of what you don’t know rather than what you do, as most of us do seem to forget simple things over time. Read more...
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Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
You’re going to be seeing more and more minicars on the road.
But you need to decide whether you want to see them from the driver’s or passenger’s seats, because these minicars might not protect you if you’re involved in an accident.
Recent crash tests put the minicars to shame. Several demonstrations have pitted mid-sized automobiles with minis such as the Honda Fit, the Toyota Yaris, and the Smart Fortwo. Why are the minicars falling short despite their trumpeted arrival on the US car market?
Let’s take a look at the safety features of two cars. We chose the Honda Fit and the Honda Accord, because they are both made by the same manufacturer. Read more...
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