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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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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Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Car maintenance has come a long way, baby, since the days when your pop unscrewed the nut to release the air filter, held the filter up to the light, and smacked it on the side of his leg to knock out dust.
Back then, just about every time you filled up your gas tank, you checked your oil level. In fact, gas station employees did that for you, cheerfully, right after they pumped your gas and just before they washed down your windshield.
Things have changed, with maintenance schedules easing up over recent decades for two reasons. First, cars stand up to more wear and tear these days. And also, the products we put into them are better made. Read more...
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
First, if you don’t know what a car log is, we can tell you!
A car log is a simple record of repairs, including warranty and recall repairs your vehicle has had completed on it—and much more.
You can make a car log on your own or buy a pre-printed car log at most office supply stores. Actually, a car log folder is better because it can hold all the invoices from your repairs in one place when you need it.
Another good reason for keeping a car log is in the long run, if you have an extended vehicle warranty, it can ensure that you have obtained all the recommended maintenance your owner’s manual suggests. Warranty companies need to know that you have been responsible in your car care and really shouldn’t pay for things because you missed important upkeep. Read more...
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