How to Summer-ize your Car

Written by TheCarSites.com Staff


We go to great lengths to make sure our vehicles are ready for winter. Who wants to get stuck in sub-zero degree weather with a stalled car?

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Now I know this isn’t bedtime reading, butrepparttar 102676 owner’s manual can be your best friend – assuming you read it! At least take a look-through periodically. How about while you’re waiting to get your oil changed?

Followrepparttar 102677 manufacturer's recommended service schedules. This could save you a major breakdown.

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Have your car’s belts, clamps, and hoses checked by a technician. This only takes a few minutes and is usually inexpensive.

Seven Steps to Filing Your Car Insurance Claim

Written by Jon Register


Having even a teeny-tiny car accident can be one of life's least enjoyable moments. However, accidents happen, and sooner or later, we all haverepparttar experience of meeting one of our fellow road travelers up close and personal. Usingrepparttar 102670 following seven steps to filing your claim will help you get over this speed bump as smoothly as possible.

Step 1: Understand your policy Before a loss, sit down and carefully read your insurance policy. Call your agent or company if you have any questions about what is or is not covered.

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Step 3: Identify witnesses Ask witnesses torepparttar 102675 accident for their names and phone numbers in case their account ofrepparttar 102676 accident is needed.

Step 4: File an accident report Contact local law enforcement officers to have an accident report prepared. If law enforcement is not reachable, accident reports and detailed instructions are available at all police departments, sheriff's offices, your local Department of Motor Vehicles office, and on your local Department of Motor Vehicles' web site.

Step 5: Notify your insurer Contact your insurance company aboutrepparttar 102677 accident as soon as possible. An insurance adjuster will reviewrepparttar 102678 accident report to determine who causedrepparttar 102679 accident. Ifrepparttar 102680 accident was not your fault, you can have either your insurance company orrepparttar 102681 at-fault driver's insurance company handlerepparttar 102682 repair or replacement of your vehicle. If you userepparttar 102683 other driver's company, you will not have a claim on your automobile policy and you will not have to pay a deductible.

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