Posted on November 1st, 2011 by Warranty Direct
A recent survey of American motorists by the AAA found that millions of American drivers would be in serious trouble if their car needed a major repair now:
- One in four could not pay for a car repair of $2,000
- One in eight could not even pay for a $1,000 car repair bill
- One fourth of drivers are neglecting car repairs and maintenance largely due to the economy – which could put them at risk for unexpected car repair costs.
If a $2,000 car repair came up for you, how would you pay for it? The survey found: Read more...
- 38 percent would pay with funds from a savings account
- 20 percent would pay with their credit cards
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Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Warranty Direct
This is the perfect time of the year to prepare for the approaching winter months and its harsh environment for vehicles. October is a good time to have your local garage check your car for worn parts, and repair or replace them as needed. Be sure to also have all its systems and components checked such as fluids, hoses, belts and battery. You may also need to replace your wiper blades with new all season blades like RainEater.
Fall and winter months are the harshest months for vehicles, especially those which are hard to maintain. Why wait for a breakdown or a dead battery when the weather is miserable outside? Fix your car while the sun is shining and autumn leaves are falling, then be ready to face winter’s blasts with confidence. Read more...
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Posted on September 1st, 2011 by Warranty Direct
It’s hard to imagine freezing weather when the sun is blazing outside, but September is the time to prepare your car for cooler weather. Here are some September car care tips from the experts: Read more...
- Oil and Filter – Check the oil level at every fill-up, and change it, along with the oil filter, as specified in your owner’s manual.
- Battery – Battery efficiency drops off drastically in cold weather and there are rarely any signs before failure occurs. Today’s batteries are tougher than those of the past, but many service stations will check your battery free of charge to be sure it’s ready for freezing temps.
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Posted on July 11th, 2011 by Warranty Direct
What’s the best way to obtain a fair estimate for car repairs? You should make a check list so that you can protect yourself from scams or mark-ups. Even legitimate repair shops will differ on their repair estimates, but the core items you need fixed should be the same.
1. Get more than one estimate. Unless you have a mechanic that you work with and trust, consider getting several estimates for the job. If your car is in an collision accident, more than likely your insurance company will ask you to get three estimates. If you are paying for car repairs out of pocket you should definitely do the same. A lot of times different mechanics will charge different prices even for the same problem. They might have different rates, feel that they need to repair things that are potentially going to break, or some mechanics are dishonest and will charge you for services that do not need to be performed. Read more...
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