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Towing After a Wreck: What to Do if Your Car Is Totaled

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Car Towing Tips The moments after a serious car accident are stressful and confusing. If your car is in bad enough shape that it can’t be driven, you know you’ll have to get it towed — but how does that work? Are there other steps you should be taking? Below are some important things to keep in mind after a major wreck. Safety is the first and foremost concern. In the case of any injuries, call 911 immediately. If there are no injuries and the vehicles can be moved, get them off the road to a safe place, then call local or state police to report the accident. While you wait for the police to arrive, exchange information (license, registration, and insurance) with the other driver. There’s no way to know at this point who will be deemed at fault for the accident, which means you don’t know whose insurance company will be paying for towing (or whether it will be covered by insurance at all). Don’t worry about this, since there’s nothing you can do about it. The importan...

Car Driver Tips

Driver Tips Points To Know Before Taking Your Car For Repair Step by step guide on common automotive related drivers tips and helpful repair shop information. Tip 1  -  Auto Repair Garage:  When taking a car to a repair shop, they should inspect the vehicle before providing an estimate. Once repairs are complete, the final bill should not be more than 10% of the original estimate. Check the repair shop warranty duration, also inquire if labor charges cover a part that fails prematurely. Ask to see the damaged or worn parts at the time the work order is placed. To ensure quality, insist on factory OE parts (many part manufacturers produce sub-standard replacements) original manufacturer parts offer better usability and durability. If the reason for part failure is unclear, ask the mechanic to show specifically how and why the part needed replacement. When receiving the repair estimate, inquire to a few additional shops or dealerships for their prices. This li...