What is Road Hazard Warranty? Do You Really Need It?
You are prepared to spend an average of $300 - $500 for new sneakers for you vehicle. It's a maintenance item that is not optional and then the salesperson asks you if you want to purchase the Road Hazard warranty."It's ONLY an additional $10 - $20 for each tire," he or she says. So, you're thinking, "Don't my tires come with a warranty already?"Great question! Most tires come with a warranty which covers workmanship and materials. In other words, the tire maufacterer covers things which are in their control, like defects. They are not interested in warranting the condition of the roads or your inability to hit debris.This is where a Road Hazard warranty can save you money and aggravation.
Road Hazard warranties are one of the best values, yet one of the most misunderstood benefits. Let's start off by expalining exactly what is a Road Hazard warranties and how does it save me money?Most Road Hazard warranties are set up to protect you, from paying full price, even if you happen to get a flat or even destroy a tire beyond repair. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased the warranty, you will only pay for the amount of tread that you used prior to the needed replacement. (This is called pro-rated).Here is an example. Let's say your tire is 1/2 way worn at the time of the flat.
With tires averaging $100 each, your replacement cost would only be $50.00. Much better than full price, yes? Definitely - great value.Typically, Road Hazard warranties will cover things like nails, glass, metal, stones etc. and almost anything else that could puncture or damage a tire. Some Road Hazrd packages provide a nationwide coverage, which are great for people who are traveling, or vacationing, because you now have peace of mind knowing that you are protected while away from your local area. In addition, many Road Hazard warranties offer other benefits like free rotations and free balancing (check where you purchase your tires for all the details).
Regular maintenance is the best way to extend the life of your tire and get as many miles as possible for your investment.Next time you are ready to purchase tires, ask your tire dealer for the road hazard warranty. You'll be glad you did..
Gene Grant is retired from the automotive industry after 25 years and has created the resource http://www.acarmart.com.North American Power Sports Celebrates 2nd Year in the ATV Industry
May 18, 2005 -- The majority of ATV riders aren't looking for their ATV Tires and ATV Accessories online. But more and more ATV enthusiasts are finding the web to be a fast, fun, and fair shopping experience.While many e-commerce merchants are out to make a quick buck at the expense of poor customer service, limited products and inflated prices, North American Power Sports (NAPS) is setting a different trend.The ATV Tire and ATV Accessory industry is cut-throat. But NAPS has survived the crucial first two years that start up businesses face, thanks to their commitment to sales, selection and service.NAPS ATV was started in the spring of 2002
with the intent of making the shopping experience for ATV enthusiasts the most positive one possible. They pride themselves on setting competitive prices, having a wide array of products, and most importantly having the best customer service around.Once just an average website with only a few ATV Tires and ATV Accessories to choose from,
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What Your Mechanic Doesn't Want You to Know
Reader Question: My car shakes and vibrates on the freeway, does this mean I need a front end alignment? Dear concerned car owner,How do you know if your car needs a front end alignment? Vibrations, shimmy, and shaking felt in the steering wheel are usually not a sign of needing a front end alignment. A front end alignment, or four wheel alignment as it is commonly referred to these days due to the fact that the rear end of the vehicle can also be adjusted, does just what the name implies align, or line up the direction of the wheels so the vehicle is pointed in a straight line. Caster, camber, and toe are terms used to describe the direction of the wheel in relation to the body of the vehicle. The front of the tire can be pointed in toward the center of the vehicle thus "toed in." When the front of the tire is pointed outward, it is referred to as "toed out." Both of these problems can quickly wear down the tread of a tire and can cause a "pull" in one direction of the front end. The...
What Your Mechanic Doesn't Want You to Know
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Jeep Compass Chooses Goodyear Tires
Jeep has selected Goodyear Wrangler to be its tire provider for the upcoming lineup. Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires in size P215/65R17 was incorporated to establish Jeep parts to produce more efficient vehicles. Said tire will serve as original equipment for the 2007 version of Jeep Compass. The latter is the new compact SUV from the automaker which is based on Dodge Caliber and GS platform. Said model is now available for dealership.
It can be recalled that Compass was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show last January.
Four months after, the first Compass was produced. The latest from Jeep along with Patriot (both based on the DaimlerChrysler/Mitsubishi GS platform), replaced Liberty as the automaker's entry level SUV. Compass is designed as a sporty hot hatch crossover while Patriot is intended to take the traditional wagon appeal.
Compass is the first crossover...
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Wheels and Tires
Wheels are the circular disks or rings on which automobile tires are mounted. Wheels work in synchronization with an axle. The tire is a rubber ring filled with air that fits around the wheel of a vehicle. The wheel and tires move together with axle that allows low friction in motion by rolling.
There are two types of tires that can be mounted on wheels: pneumatic and solid.
Pneumatic tires are air-filled tires. They have holes in the rim, which makes mounting of wheel on hub easier. Pneumatic tires are good for traction as they can be easily adjusted by changing the air pressure. The tire will have larger traction when you reduce the air pressure because the contact path with the floor will be larger. However, with the reduced wheel diameter, the speed reduces and the torque or the pushing power goes up.
Pneumatic tires invariably involve risk of puncture as a disadvantage. On the other hand, solid tires are made from solid rubber or plastic. They are very...
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Inflatable Boat Trailers
An inflatable boat trailer is needed if the user has a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), since those boats have only a deflatable collar surrounding a solid hull. RIB's are regular boats in many ways. A true inflatable boat does not need a trailer but in some cases the user may want one.
Larger inflatable boats can take some time to inflate and be assembled completely. If the user has an inflatable boat with an outboard motor, they may prefer to get it ready at home before heading to the launching area. In that case, an inflatable boat trailer may be necessary.
The requirements for an inflatable boat trailer are the same as for a conventional boat except that the user will not need the load capacity necessary for a conventional boat because an Inflatable boat is much lighter.
If the user is looking at used trailers, they must be sure to inspect it carefully for any damage that may already exist, be sure it has functioning brakes in good...
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