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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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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Posted on June 4th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
One of the most common crimes in the world is having your car stolen.
It happens at an alarming rate across the country and more often than not, the thefts could have been prevented with some common sense.
If you’ve never had your car stolen before, you are fortunate. If you want to keep your car from being stolen in the future, follow these basic tips to prevent it.
1. Don’t leave the keys in the car. This is probably the most obvious step you could take to prevent getting carjacked, but it is also the most effective. More often than not, cars get stolen because their owners left the car running and run inside to get something. Thieves usually want to find the most convenient crime that’s available. Read more...
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Posted on May 25th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
And then there’s the one about the woman who tells her husband there’s a problem with the car: “Honey, there’s water in the carburetor!”
The husband says, “No way, you don’t even know what a carburetor is!”
“Yes, there is,” the wife insists.
“Tell me where you left the car,” says the husband.
The woman says, “I drove it into the pool!”
Well, there are lots of videos out there showing just how bad women can be at driving. You don’t have to browse the internet very long to find vast amounts of footage of women doing horrible—and hilarious—things to their vehicles. Read more...
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