Posts Tagged‘car’

Tick Them Off Before You Travel – A Car Safety Checklist

Source You don’t want there to be any hold ups when travelling on holiday, or any other long trips. Not making sure you’ve examined and adjusted all the necessary checks on your car, can cause delays as well as dangerous incidents. Don’t brush your #CarSafetyChecklist under the bonnet, make sure everything’s all clear before you go, and travel with peace of mind. Oil Always ensure that you’re tank is full, and that you’re not likely to have to stop off regularly at expensive service stations. It’s not only the tank that needs checking, many miss out the engine oil, but…

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Insurance Isn’t Just About Health: Keep Your Family Covered Inside the Auto, Too

Everybody operating a motor vehicle needs car insurance, but not everybody wants to get it. That’s understandable. With so many companies offering vehicle insurance, the prospect of shopping for the right provider can be daunting, never mind actually purchasing a plan. But aside from the legal requirements, there are many arguments in favor of getting auto insurance. Protect What Matters Even the cheapest vehicle represents a major investment by the buyer, which should lead them to consider all options for car insurance coverage. They’re not just purchasing a way to get from Point A to Point B; they’re getting something that…

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Buying a Used Car? 6 Things to Look Out For

The individual who first coined the Latin phrase “caveat emptor” (let the buyer beware) had probably just bought a busted chariot. Seriously though, it’s really good advice when you’re considering the purchase of pre-owned transportation. Here are six things to look out for when buying a used car. Assess Your Needs Before charging out and jumping into the first appealing thing you see, take some time to consider your lifestyle and make sure the car you buy serves it well. Do you have children? Do you have an older parent for whom you’re caring? Do you like to camp, hunt,…

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Key Considerations to Make Before Buying a Car

Source Two months ago I bought my very first car and I wanted to talk a little today about the experience that I had and some considerations which you need to make if you are planning on buying a car soon. I was initially a little worried about the car buying process, I don’t really know a great deal about cars or prices and thankfully with a little bit of help from the internet and from the guys down at American Federal Auto, I was able to get the car that I wanted at a great price. I spent a lot of…

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Motor Insurance Pit Falls

Most insurance customers understand the term “excess” but not everyone appreciates the implications. An excess is a form of “self-insurance” or in other words a potential cost to the customer if a claim occurs. Whatever the cost of the claim, the excess is payable for the amount agreed except where the total of the claim is less than the excess amount – in which case the excess equals the cost of the claim. Most policies from large car rental companies such as Hertz and Europcar carry an excess of some kind and most discerning customers will attempt to choose a low excess…

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