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
Posted on May 14th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Recently I was thinking about the main reasons people decide to buy a car.
The first thing that people think about is the wonderful feeling of status. Ah, yes! I am sitting back in my chair, fingers laced behind my head, and imagining Brad Pitt giving Angelina the hand when he sees me touring down the road in my brand new Lincoln Continental (do they still make them?) or maybe a simple Jaguar will do.
Then you have to consider today’s improved technology. Recent advances mean that every time my mother-in-law speaks, the car makes a humming noise that blocks out the sound of her voice. If little Jimmy spills his bottle of orange juice all over the seats, it’ll wipe right up. Divine! Read more...
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Filed under: Buying a Car
Posted on January 19th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Here’s a story we can all relate to in some way or another:
You’ve had a crazy day; you’re trying to get 18 things done in the next two hours; you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off; you haven’t eaten all day; you’ve got deadlines and commitments and not nearly enough time, and… you’ve just locked your keys in your car.
Not Today!
You want to scream. “How could I have done this?” You think. “No, not today, this can’t happen today…” You want to kick yourself for being so clueless. You want to just throw a rock at your window so you can grab your stupid keys and move on with your crazy day. Read more...
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