Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
At first glance, it seems easy to answer this question with a resounding, “Yes!”
After all, those fuel costs are edging up every day, and the idea of being able to stretch gas dollars is very intriguing.
Well, perhaps you need to consider a few more factors than just the price you pay at the gas pump when you fill a tank. There is more to owning a hybrid car than just having the coolest looking ride and higher gas mileage. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car, Hybrid Cars
Posted on July 6th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
The first indication that all is not right with your car is when gas mileage begins to worsen.
You should always keep running tabs that show the average miles per gallon your vehicle is achieving. You can check the average mileage that you are getting and if the figures have begun to drop 10-15% there is a good chance that your automobile would benefit from a little TLC at a garage.
Of course there are some additional signs that can give you clues that let you know if your car could use a tune-up. When you perform routine tune-ups on a vehicle you are rewarded with better mileage and performance, but sometimes some small adjustments can be needed in between scheduled maintenance visits. Read more...
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Filed under: Vehicle Maintenance
Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Did you realize that jump-starting a car creates panic in the minds of many people?
Although more women than men seem to develop some major anxiety issues when they realize that they need to get those jumper cables, the guys sometimes show a little hesitation as well.
You can’t really blame people for a brief moment of jittery apprehension, because if the truth is to be told, there is a very small chance that a fire or an explosion could occur. Note that the important key phrase being used is “small chance.”
However it does pay to understand how to get your car battery jump-started without getting yourself blown up in the process.
If you need to understand the conditions that can cause an “OOPS” event like a battery exploding in front of your face, here is a brief overview of the facts. Read more...
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Filed under: Emergency Roadside Service, Safety
