Monthly Archives: February 2013

Does Car Heat Affect Gas Mileage?

2021-11-30T17:16:19-05:00Blog|

Will warming up my car this winter affect my gas mileage? Video Transcription Will using the heater in your car affect gas mileage like the air conditioning might? No, you see the heat all that is doing is using the heat that is already there in the engine that the engine is producing. It’s not [...]

Forgetting to File a Warranty Claim

2021-11-30T17:16:10-05:00Blog|

Many extended auto warranty policies require that claims be filed by the customer's repair facility. But what happens if your mechanic forgets to file a claim with CARCHEX? For cases like this, CARCHEX has a special department that customers can call to make sure that their claim is processed correctly. Video Transcription It is a [...]

Starting Your Car in the Cold

2021-11-30T17:16:02-05:00Blog|

Cold starting a car used to be a complex process, but these days it's a lot more simple. Video Transcription Well, starting a cold engine used to be a complex process of depressing the accelerator for two seconds and releasing it, turning the key, and a whole bunch of different things like that. Then, if [...]

Top 5 Presidential Cars

2021-11-30T17:15:54-05:00Blog|

In honor of President's Day yesterday, here is a list of the top 5 cars owned by U.S. presidents. To see the full list, check out the article on cars.com. 5. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1939 Packard 12 This 12-cylinder Packard was such a unique piece of technology that Roosevelt said he couldn't do without it. [...]

What’s Wrong With My Car Heater?

2021-11-30T17:15:44-05:00Blog|

Are you having issues with the heat in your car? If your heat is not working properly, there are a number of things that could be the cause, so be sure to get it checked out right away. Video Transcription: All right, no heat in the car, lots of things that could cause that but [...]

Gifts for Car Lovers

2021-11-30T17:15:35-05:00Blog|

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so it is definitely time to decide the perfect gift for the car lover in your life. Luckily, there are a number of gifts out there that fit every budget and will satisfy every car enthusiast. Travel Coffee Mug – Spilling coffee in a car can be a [...]

What To Expect From A Car Warranty

2021-11-30T17:15:26-05:00Blog|

A lot of times, CARCHEX is the first extended warranty company that a customer speaks with, so they really don't know what to expect. CARCHEX strives to inform the customer what’s going to happen throughout the call so they understand what to expect and then explain exactly how coverage works. Video Transcription Well a lot [...]

De-Icing Your Car – Be Careful!

2021-11-30T17:15:19-05:00Blog|

Using some of these old school techniques to deice your car could cost you hundreds of dollars. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do to deice your car this winter. Video Transcription Alright, getting ice off a car can be really tricky. Now, back in the day when this car was new, you could do [...]

Getting Your Car Out of Snow

2021-11-30T17:15:12-05:00Blog|

As with most things, it’s easy to forget to form a backup plan for getting your car out of snow until it actually happens. During the winter months, it is important to be prepared with an emergency kit. Pack a bag with a screwdriver and hand trowel - these items are small and easy to [...]

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