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 25th, 2009 by Warranty Direct
Have you been wondering what will happen if your car manufacturer goes bankrupt and can’t provide warranty coverage for your new car?
This is a realistic concern that Chrysler car owners, among others, are struggling with.
Kelly Levine, Warranty Direct Sales Director, was recently featured on America’s Car Show. You can listen to her podcast right here.
What happens to your car warranty when the manufacturer goes bankrupt.
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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 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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