Posted on June 18th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Henry Ford famously said that a customer could have a Model T in any color they wanted, so long as it was black.
That idea went overboard quickly as competition came in, and painting cars and getting cars in specific colors has been part of the American automotive experience since the 1910s.
Every decade or so, the preferences for colors in cars shifts, as a new generation of 20-somethings buy their first cars and want something that doesn’t look like a parental hand-me-down. Plus, paint manufacturers are working hard on sprucing up the old tried and true color combinations.
There are, of course, the usual pieces of advice: Lighter colors are more comfortable in sunnier climates, and visibility is important. However, here’s the latest wash of new colors in cars: Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Times are tight, and a car is, for many people stuck in suburbia, a necessity.
Just because it’s a necessity doesn’t mean you should leap right into buying a car that you’ve found for sale.
Here are some tips for signs to back away slowly before signing that purchase agreement.
Missing Records
If the seller doesn’t have a service history, you’re taking a big risk. Every major auto shop is computerized; chances that a car made in the last two decades has been serviced without a trace are virtually nil. If you can’t document when it was last serviced, odds are it hasn’t. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car, Used Car Warranty
Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
In today’s technologically advanced world, pretty much everyone has a cell phone. They are attached to them wherever they go at all times.
With such an affinity for staying connected, it comes as no surprise that sometimes you have to talk on your phone while driving. Everyone has done it at some point, with many people doing it frequently. In fact, many people save their phone calls until they are driving just so because it’s more convenient.
Although, it may be the norm, did you realize that it’s actually not very good for your health? In fact, it is one of the most dangerous things that you could do in a car. Read more...
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Filed under: Safety
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
The summer obviously brings with it some pretty intense heat. While it will be hot no matter where you’re at, the inside of your car will turn into a sauna if you let it.
There are a few things that you can do to keep the temperature down. Follow these simple tips in order to keep your car reasonably cool.
The biggest thing you can do is remember that shade is your friend. Parking under the shade in your car can make a huge difference when it comes to the overall temperature of your car. Read more...
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Filed under: Vehicle Maintenance
