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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Filed under: Safety
Posted on April 13th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Every car on the road today seems to have different shapes of mirrors with different controls.
Not only can the controls be confusing, you may need to figure a way to adjust your car’s mirrors depending on the design of the vehicle so you can see all the angles you need to.
Here are 10 tips on how to adjust your car’s mirrors: Read more...
- If you purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, before you leave the dealership, ask the salesperson to go through how all the mirror controls work so you won’t be looking for them in the dark or while you’re driving. A good salesperson will take the time to do this, especially if they want you to give them an excellent recommendation. If they don’t offer, ask them to show you how the mirror controls work.
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Filed under: Safety
Posted on January 6th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
There are over 40,000 deaths each year in the United States that are caused by car accidents.
When looking to buy a new vehicle, it is extremely important that good safety features fall on the top of your priority list.
Here we will provide some important vehicle safety features that should be considered when you purchase your next vehicle.
Crash test ratings, electronic stability control and rollover resistance should all be looked at closely when evaluating a car for safety. Crash test ratings come from The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. They test cars in frontal collisions and side impacts. Once a vehicle is tested they give it a rating based on its results – knowing the crash test rating of your potential vehicle will help aid you in making a safe car choice. Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car
Posted on December 11th, 2008 by Warranty Direct
…when it’s not in the shop.
Sometimes we buy cars because they’re cool looking, sometimes we buy cars because they’re fast, sometimes we buy cars because they make sense for our lifestyle, but one thing that should always be considered when buying a new car is how reliable the car will be.
After all, a car that looks good won’t get the appreciation it deserves if it’s cooped up in the garage with a busted clutch. Below we have provided you some information on reliable cars that will allow you to avoid the use of your extended vehicle warranty as much as possible.
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Filed under: Buying a Car
