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Nov 13, 2007
CarMax Offers Gas-Saving Tips
With the current high cost of gas prices, consumers welcome whatever gas saving tips that can be provided to them. CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars is offering advices on how to save money on gas.
According to ASE Certified Master Technicians Juan Crespo and Todd Gartner, "Even though gas prices have become a burden, there are still ways to save money on fuel. Maintaining your vehicle and driving it efficiently can assist with improving your gas mileage and decrease fuel spending."
And here are the gas-saving tips from the experts of CarMax:
1. Drive Efficiently
-- Drive the speed limit: gas mileage decreases at higher speeds.
-- Don't drive aggressively: speeding, quick acceleration and excessive braking all waste gas. Driving aggressively lowers gas mileage both on the highway and when driving around town.
-- Use overdrive and cruise control: If your vehicle has a manual overdrive, make sure it is ON; overdrive reduces engine speed, which helps to save gas. Cruise control also saves gas by maintaining a consistent speed.
-- Avoid idling: idling for longer than 30 seconds uses more gas than starting up your engine.
2. Maintain your Vehicle
-- Get the manufacturer's recommended maintenance done: keeping your car in shape improves gas mileage.
-- Make sure your tires are filled to the correct pressure: this can increase gas mileage by three percent. Always refer to the manufacturer's specifications.
-- Whenever possible, use synthetic oil: look for "Energy Conserving" motor oil; it will reduce friction and increase fuel economy.
-- Check and replace dirty air filters: clogged filters can decrease gas mileage up to 10 percent.
3. Plan Ahead
-- Combine errands: this will save time, money and gas.
-- Carpool: carpooling and ride sharing can cut weekly gas costs in half.
-- Remove excess weight: excess weight in the cab or trunk can reduce mileage. Every extra 100 pounds reduces fuel economy by approximately two percent.
-- Eliminate excess wind resistance: roof racks and carrier crates on the top of the car create drag or wind resistance. Removing these items can increase fuel economy by about five percent.
-- Use air conditioning when traveling at highway speeds: driving with the windows open uses more fuel due to the increased drag.
-- Fill up your car in the morning: early morning is the best time because the gasoline is cooler and denser. Since gas pumps measure volumes of gas and not densities, you get more fuel for your money.
For more information on CarMax and for more gas-saving tips simply visit their website at www.carmax.com.
Posted at 03:57 am by BobHawke
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Nov 5, 2007
AAA Still Recommends Traditional Tire Gauge over TPMS
Most of the 2008 model year vehicles are equipped with TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. This technology is very convenient to use since it simply illuminate an on-dash warning light whenever the pressure in one or more tires is low. However, North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA believes that TPMS should never be made to replace monthly tire pressure checks.
All 2008 model year vehicles and other newer vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system as mandate by the federal law. Unfortunately the TPMS is not 100 percent reliable in the sense that on-dash warning light only illuminates when a tire is at least 25 percent under inflated which according to AAA is way below the pressure required for safe driving.
Basing on a recent survey conducted by Rubber Manufacturers Association, at least 40 percent of motorists said that if their vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system they would only check their car’s tires only if the dashboard warning light came on. If there is no warning light then they would not check their tires. Also more than two-thirds said that since their vehicle had a TPMS they have become less concerned with routinely maintaining their tires.
Why is proper tire pressure important?
Correct tire pressures are vital to efficient and safe vehicle operation. And according to the research conducted by AAA one in every three cars has under-inflated tire. Furthermore, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has also reported that around 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries have been attributed to low tire pressure-related crashes.
Here are some of the reasons why it is not advisable to drive with under-inflated tires:
1. It is unsafe to drive with under inflated tires since they tend to build excessive heat that damages the tires leading to failure. It can also affect handling precision and increase stopping distances.
2. For those who want to save on their fuel consumption, do you know that for every one PSI pressure drop in all four tires, gas mileage is reduced by around 0.4 percent?
3. Under-inflated tires wear tires unevenly reducing the life of the tire thus requiring for more frequent tire replacement.
Now that you know the importance of maintaining correct tire pressures, the next thing that you should be aware of are the types of technologies that monitors tire pressure. There are two types of tire pressure monitoring systems that are currently used on new vehicles: the direct and indirect sensing.
The direct sensing systems are the most accurate and advisable for use. This type of system makes use of a sensor found inside each tire that detects the pressure up to one pound per square inch (PSI). Most direct-sensing TPMS can read out tire pressures on a dash display thus eliminating the need for the traditional gauge that checks tire pressures. But still it is very important for car owners to consult the tire information decal or owner’s manual of their vehicle to know the correct tire pressures that their car’s should have. AAA also recommends for motorists with cars equipped with direct sensing TPMS to check on-dash readout monthly for any decreased pressure.
On the other hand, indirect sensing systems do not monitor the actual pressure in each tire and are less sensitive as compared to direct sensing systems. But indirect sensing TPMS can monitor the anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensors to determine when one tire is under inflated as compared to the rest of the tires. An under-inflated tire usually has a lower profile and rotates faster than a properly inflated tire. And just like the direct sensing systems, the indirect sensing systems will not also illuminate the tire pressure warning light until one tire is under inflated by 25 percent. However, since indirect-sensing TPMS monitor relative tire speed rather than absolute tire pressure, it usually fails to detect low tire pressures in case all four wheels deflate equally. This is also the very reason why AAA still recommends the use of a gauge to check tire pressures monthly to check under inflated tires.
And since the winter months are here it is important for car owners to check their tire pressures since tires lose one or two PSI for every 10 degree drop in outside air temperature. For more information on TPMS or how to properly check their car’s tire pressure they may visit any local AAA Approval Auto Repair facility for assistance across North America. To locate an AAA facility in your area simply visit AAA web site at www.AAA.com.
Posted at 01:19 am by BobHawke
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Oct 30, 2007
Winterize Your Car with Tips from 3M Car Care
There are lots vehicle maintenance tips coming out on the net that can really make life easier for you this coming winter months. And speaking of tips, 3M Car Care is also offering simple to follow tips that work amazingly.
According to John Mailand, technical services manager for 3M retail Automotive, "Winter preparation is more important than spring cleanup for your car. The harsh weather can be hard on your car’s mechanical systems, while tough road conditions can wreak havoc on your car’s exterior. With a few easy maintenance projects this fall, you can really improve the performance of your vehicle this winter and enhance the longevity for years to come."
For the coming winter months 3M Car Care recommends exterior clean-up and protection that will include the cleaning of exterior finishing to prepare the car for a protective winter coat to keep off damaging salt and sand off the car’s finish throughout the winters.
3M Car Care also provides ten tips on how to winterize your vehicle and these are as follows (sourced from The Auto Channel):
1. Just like you, your car needs a good bath. Make use of 3M Car Wash Soap to remove summer dirt and grime without stripping off the wax protection.
2. Get rid of the tar and debris from summer road work using 3M Adhesive and Wax Remover. Simply rub it on with a microfiber cloth, leave it for a few minutes to loosen dirt, old wax and tar, and then wipe off.
3. For the wheels and tires use 3M Wheel and Tire Cleaner to remove brake dust and highway grime
4. Bring back the brand new look of your tires with 3M Tire Restorer. It’s very easy to use simply spray on and wipe off for a deep black luster. You may also use the 3M Tire Restorer for restoring black plastic bumpers and door handles to their showroom style.
5. Protect the clean finish on the wheel hubs or rims with 3M Performance Finish. Just wipe on and wipe off. Not only will it stand up to months of car washes, it also will endure sleet, snow and sludge on winter streets
6. Remove surface scratches with 3M One Step Cleaner Wax. This easy to apply wax eliminates surface scratches and restores the shine to the paint finish in one easy step.
7. Give the car a good protective coat of 3M Performance Finish. This innovative finish, which chemically bonds with clear coat finishes, keeps the car’s finish looking good through up to 50 washes. And it is simple to apply with no hazing �" just wipe on and wipe off in minutes using a 3M Microfiber Cloth without any worries for residue left in cracks and crevices
8. Get the glass clean inside and out with 3M Glass Cleaner, which has a unique vertical cling to prevent drips and is safe to use on glass, plastic, chrome, metal and painted surfaces
9. Protect the upholstery with 3M Leather and Vinyl Restorer, which revives the natural sheen and soft feel of the factory finish
10. Clean the car's carpet with 3M Carpet Cleaner and protect from winter salt and dirt with 3M Scotchgard™ Fabric and Upholstery Protector spray.
Aside from your car's exterior 3M Car Care also suggest for you to protect your car’s mechanical system, components, and fluids. For this task, 3M recommends seven easy tips that you can perform personally:
1. Prevent rough idling, which can be worse in the winter, with 3M Throttle Plate and Carb Cleaner. Just spray it on to the throttle plate to clean, lubricate and increase engine performance.
2. Add 3M Complete Fuel System Cleaner to clean fuel injectors, intake valves and combustion chambers for maximum power and fuel economy.
3. Check the tire pressure and fill to the manufacturer's recommendation. Cold weather decreases tire pressure, which can lead to blown tires in the winter--- not a great time to have to change a tire.
4. Prepare door, hood and trunk hinges, locks and other moving parts with 3M Multi-Purpose Spray Lubricant. This lubricant is four products in one--- it lubricates, penetrates, displaces water and resists corrosion.
5. Flush the coolant system and add fresh antifreeze---don't be tempted to just top off from the previous year because older antifreeze can damage the car's coolant system.
6. Check the battery. If it is four years or older, it might be a good time to replace it, particularly if the car is operated in a cold climate.
7. Consider changing the oil to a lower viscosity for colder temperatures.
3M Car Care offers a comprehensive product line that includes performance cleaning products, waxes, compounds, glazes, adhesives, abrasives, and other specialty products that were once offered solely for the professional market.
Posted at 04:36 am by BobHawke
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Oct 26, 2007
SafeAuto Insurance Company's Ten Road Readiness Tips
SafeAuto Insurance Company a direct-to-consumer company that does not rely on a middleman which ultimately saves its clients money is offering Ten Road Readiness Tips to help drivers to remain safe from accidents and breakdowns. These Road Readiness Tips are based on market experience and from frequent customer reports from SafeAuto’s free roadside assistance program.
Here are the Ten Road Readiness Tips courtesy of SafeAuto Insurance:
1. Make sure tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
2. Have a jack in the trunk and an inflated spare.
3. Have an extra set of car keys kept in a secure and accessible location.
4. Make it a point to change your oil regularly and top off your fluids
-- maintain your car, it is an investment in your safety.
5. Have your cell phone charged, working and with you.
6. Jumper cables can be a lifesaver - make sure you have a set.
7. Make sure insurance coverage is up to date - that means insurance premium paid in full.
8. Pack water and snacks in case of a breakdown.
9. Keep roadside markers or flares in your trunk - if you breakdown, they will help you flag attention.
10. Make certain you have roadside assistance. If your insurer doesn't automatically provide roadside assistance as a benefit, check whether you can add it on top of your policy or consider the purchase.
SafeAuto Insurance Company started in Ohio in 1993 as a provider of minimum insurance coverage and serving the underserved market. The company has expanded to other states and now covers Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas. And today the company offer minimum insurance coverage to automobile drivers in 13 states.
If you want to know more about SafeAuto Insurance kindly visit their web site at www.safeauto.com.
Posted at 11:12 pm by BobHawke
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Oct 17, 2007
Over Half of UK In-Car Smokers will not Follow New Highway Code Rule
A study conducted by the Esure Car Insurance found out that around 3 million UK motorists have had accidents, near misses or lapses in concentration due to in-car smoking distractions. And 45 percent of these motorists who smoke and were questioned in the study said that they will ignore the new rules set out in the revised Highway Code and will continue to light-up behind the wheel. It was also amazing to note that 68 percent of these smokers have not even read the existing Highway Code since passing their driving test.
The new Highway Code states that smoking inside the car is an action that may be considered as not haaving proper control of the car. The study conducted by Esure reveals a series of potentially dangerous behaviors related to in-car smoking and these are as follows:
• 80 percent of the questioned motorists admit to taking their hands off the wheel to light a cigarette.
• 75 percent of the motorists think its okay to smoke while driving on the motorway.
• 46 percent of motorists confess to dropping their cigarette in the car and over a quarter of them have taken their eyes off the road to retrieve their cigarette.
• 45 percent also admit of disposing their cigarette butt by throwing it out of the car which is quite dangerous if not extinguished.
• 88 percent of the smokers have also admitted that they are likely to smoke in the car when they are stressed.
With regards to attitude:
• 47 percent of the motorists are pro-smoking in cars while 53 percent are against it which clearly shows how opinions are divided on the issue.
• 66 percent of non-smokers are hoping to see an official in-car smoking ban introduced as compared to the 11 percent of smokers.
• And over a quarter of those people who smoke in their cars are blaming the recent laws that banned smoking in public places. This has left them with very few options of which include in-car smoking.
• Over a quarter of motorists light up even with children with them inside the car that is despite the fact that the children passengers can prove to be major distractions. They are simply doubling the risk.
The study also reveals that men are the most rebellious when it comes to in-car smoking with 48 percent saying that they would continue to smoke inside the car and just risk police intervention rather than follow the new rules. Also, men are most likely to take their hands off the wheel while driving to either light a cigarette or retrieve a cigarette.
In addition the study was able to show that the motorists from Wales were mostly against smoking in car with 68 percent showing their support for an official smoking ban. And in contrast only 48 percent of respondents in the South West have expressed their disapproval of the ban.
It was also found out that 67 percent of those living in Wales and 38 percent of those living in East Anglia were mostly likely to smoke with children in the car. The Londoners were shown as the riskiest drivers on the road with 100 percent admitting to taking their hands off the wheel to light a cigarette while 86 percent thinks that its fine to smoke while driving on the motorway.
The study also reveals the situations when people are most likely to smoke while driving and these are as follow:
• On long journeys (92 percent)
• When stuck in traffic (90 percent)
• When feeling stressed (88 percent)
• In an old car (84 percent)
• On the way home from work (77 percent)
• On the way to work (76 percent)
• On the way to/from a party/club (70 percent)
• When feeling tired, to help them stay awake (56 percent)
• When driving to a new location and causing anxiety (53 percent)
Posted at 03:08 am by BobHawke
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Oct 15, 2007
Basic Car Care Council Tips that Improve Reliability and Safety
Sometimes things as basic as checking the oil can help in improving the fuel efficiency and safety of a vehicle not to mention help in lowering down the repair cost. The Car Care Council suggests 10 basic maintenance procedures that will keep cars working at their optimum.
1. Check the oil, filters and fluids. It is important to check the oil at every fill-up to maximize engine life. It should be changed per owner’s manual recommended intervals or for every three months or 3,000 miles. The brake, transmission, power steering, coolant, and windshield washer fluids need to be checked also regularly. Likewise, car’s filters including those of the transmission, fuel system, and interior ventilation has to be regularly checked and if needed replaced.
2. Check hoses at each oil change and if needed have them replaced especially when already leaking, cracked, brittle, rusted, swollen, or restricted. It is also important to check the so-called V-belts and serpentine belts for looseness and damage. If needed have them replaced especially when cracked, frayed, glaze or showing signs of excessive wear. Have the timing belt replaced every 60,000 to 90,000 miles traveled or as suggested in your car owner’s manual to prevent breakdown or serious engine damage.
3. Inspect the engine brake system every year and have the brake linings together with the rotors and drums checked at each oil change.
4. Make sure that the battery connection is clean, tight, and corrosion-free. Likewise make sure that the battery is securely mounted. In case of three-years old or more batteries, have them tested and replaced if necessary.
5. Check the exhaust system for damage, leaks or broken supports or hangers in case of unusual noise. Never take forgranted exhaust leaks since it can be dangerous and have to be corrected as soon as possible.
6. Schedule the tune-up of your vehicle to help the engine to deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy to produce the lowest level of emissions.
7. Inspect the car’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system since proper heating and cooling performance is vital for interior comfort and safety such as defrosting.
8. The steering and suspension may be checked annually including shock absorbers and struts and chassis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other similar components.
9. Inspect the pressure of all tires, including the spare at least once a month. Similarly check all tread for uneven or irregular wear and cuts and bruises along the sidewalls. Have your car’s alignment checked at least annually to reduce tire wire and improve fuel economy and handling.
10. Check the exterior as well as the interior lights and bulbs that are not properly working. Change the windshield wiper blades if possible every six months or when cracked, cut, torn, streaking or chattering for optimum wiping performance and safety.
Posted at 10:36 pm by BobHawke
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Oct 8, 2007
Working Mothers Chooses Chrysler LLC
The Working Mother Magazine has recently released their list of 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers and amazingly Chrysler LLC was included in the list. The magazine has recognized the company’s contributions in developing policies and programs that are focused on family and offered to both salaried and union represented employees. Other efforts of the company including the dependent-care accounts, the Road Ready Teens driving program, and flexible work schedules provided to Chrysler’s employees were also taken into consideration.
Here’s the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers List:
ABBOTT
ACCENTURE
ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
ARNOLD & PORTER LLP
ARNOLD WORLDWIDE
ASTRAZENECA
BANK OF AMERICA
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
BAYER CORP.
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA
BON SECOURS RICHMOND HEALTH SYSTEM
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP INC.
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP.
CARLSON
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CHRYSLER
CISCO SYSTEMS INC.
CITI
CJW MEDICAL CENTER
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP
CREDIT SUISSE
DASZKAL BOLTON LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE USA LLP
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
DOW CHEMICAL CO.
DOW CORNING CORP.
DUPONT
ELI LILLY & CO.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
FANNIE MAE
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORP.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
FORD MOTOR CO.
GENENTECH
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
GENERAL MILLS
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
GRANT THORNTON LLP
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO.
IBM CORP.
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM
INTEL CORP.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
JPMORGAN CHASE
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP
KPMG LLP
KRAFT FOODS INC.
LEHMAN BROTHERS
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
THE McGRAW-HILL COMPANIES
McKINSEY & COMPANY
MERCK & CO. INC.
MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
MERRILL LYNCH & CO. INC.
METLIFE INC.
MICROSOFT CORP.
MORGAN STANLEY
NORTHERN MICHIGAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
NORTHERN TRUST
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
PATAGONIA INC.
PEARSON INC.
PFIZER INC.
THE PHOENIX COMPANIES INC.
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP
PITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC.
PRICEWATERHOUSE-COOPERS LLP
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
RODALE INC.
RSM McGLADREY INC.
S.C. JOHNSON & SON INC.
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S.
SCHERING-PLOUGH
SCRIPPS HEALTH
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC.
THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY
TRIHEALTH
TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC.
UBS
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
WACHOVIA CORP.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
WYETH
YALE/NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
The Working Mother Magazine reached over 2.2 million readers which means that its going be a free promotion for Chrysler LLC.
Posted at 09:49 pm by BobHawke
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Oct 4, 2007
New Offerings from Fiat and SPA Peugeot Citroen
Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroen in partnership with Tofas will soon launched a newly developed LCV that will create a new option for the light van market due to its compactness, useful performance, and styles.
The new vans measure 3.86 meters in length and very spacious inside. It also has load volume of 2.5 cubic meters. Other features include a stowable passenger seat that increases capacity to 2.8 cubic meters made possible in an amazing 2.5 meters of loading space length. And for efficient loading, the new vans were equipped with side-hinged doors as well as sliding doors.
The light vans are available in either gasoline or diesel engines but between the two the diesel engine has by far the least impact on the environment with less than 120g/km of CO2 emissions. Inside, convenient features are installed and are ergonomically arrange to optimize riding and driving comforts. The standard equipment added includes ABS, driver airbag, and power steering while optional features include parking sensors, separate cab locking system, plus additional storage space.
For the production of the vans Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroen have invested a total of EURO 380 million of which 190 million was used for research and development. The new light vans are to be manufactured in Turkey by Tofas with a total production capacity of 158,000 units per year. The light vans are scheduled to enter the market in the guise of Fiat Fiorino, Citroen Nemo and Peugeot Bipper by the end of 2007 and onwards.
Posted at 03:32 am by BobHawke
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Oct 1, 2007
Auto-Mercury Recovery Program Implemented in 50 States
A voluntary program geared toward the removal of mercury-containing switches from vehicles for disposal has been helping to reduce the harmful Mercury air emissions. For the first year of the said program it has been able to eliminate 635,000 switches from end-of-life vehicles. Those switches represent 1,400 pounds of mercury which is more than the average coal-fired power plants emit in a year.
There were also recent efforts implemented that are geared toward the protection of public health and the environment against the toxic effects of mercury and that includes EPA’s first-ever regulation to control mercury emissions from power plants which was first executed in March of 2005.
Then on August of 2006, EPA together with eight other organizations has joined forces to launch a program that would recover mercury containing light witches from end-of-life vehicles especially those that are manufactured before 2002. And with the existing state switch recovery efforts, the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Removal Program has the potential to recover 80 to 90 percent of the available mercury switches resulting to a significant reduction in air emissions.
The main objective of the program is to enlist all states to join and so far this has been achieved. Another goal of the program is to develop a way to measure the overall progress in future years and this was also achieved. And speaking of progress, it is measured by determining the percentage of switches recovered each year in reference to the number of available end-of-life autos from which switches may be recovered.
There were around 5,900 automobile recyclers that have agreed to remove and recover the switches before sending vehicles to scrap recyclers prior to proceeding to steel mills. This way, cars can be recycled to steel without the harmful toxic mercury emissions. The results are documented in the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program Annual Report: 2006-2007 found at http://www.epa.gov/mercury/switch.htm.
Posted at 09:31 pm by BobHawke
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Sep 25, 2007
Auto Theft: What You Should Know About It
There are lots of auto theft myths that if you try to analyze them you will be surprise to know that none of them are even close to reality.
Myth No. 1 “My car is not a luxury car therefore safe from thieves.”
Take for instance the common notion that only expensive cars are the favorite of car thieves. Never assume that since your car is not a luxury car it is safe from car thefts. It is surprising to know that most of the stolen cars are common vehicles and are at least a few years old. Why is this? First of all spare parts of older cars are often hard to find which makes them expensive. So in case you have a very old model instead of selling the car for less why not sell its parts instead. LOL
Some of the most commonly and frequently stolen cars include Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Oldsmobile Cutclass, and Honda Civic.
Myth No. 2 “Insurance will pay me in case my car is stolen.”
Most car owners are not aware of the coverage of their car insurance and often assume that when their car is stolen they get to receive the 100 percent cost of their vehicle. This is the ideal and of course what we want as policyholders unfortunately the car insurance system does not work that way. Instead of the 100 percent cost of your vehicle returned to you what you get is the depreciated value of your car provided that your car’s coverage is a comprehensive one in case that its not, then you will not receive any payment for auto theft.
Myth No. 3 “It’s not a hassle if my car is stolen.”
Well if you are one of those individuals who really don’t give a damn for their car then this very myth holds true for you but for an average earner without so much spare dollars for a new car, a stolen car can be devastating. Just think of all the hassle of commuting to work, if you have your own car then it would be much convenient and faster for you to drive to work.
Common reasons for stealing cars:
1. To sell the vehicle
2. To sell the parts
3. To obtain transportation or as a getaway car in event of bank robberies, hostage dramas, and other similar crimes.
4. To trade for drugs
5. Plain fun or to go joyriding usually committed by juvenile thieves
6. To commit other crimes usually terrorristic in nature and commonly wired with bombs and crashed through buildings or made to explode in densely populated areas.
7. To commit insurance fraud
8. To clone vehicle by making use of your car’s license plate and employing it in another vehicle of the same model as your car and using this vehicle in illegal activities.
These are just some of the common gimmicks of car thieves there are still some more so be very careful.
Posted at 02:53 am by BobHawke
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