HOW TO BOOK A NEW CAR

Congratulations! You have finalized your new car. It's not been as easy as one would expect, and only you know the sweat and toil you've put into researching and test driving all those cars to finally zero-in on this one. But now comes the most critical part of the buying process – actually booking your car. We've outlined a few important points for you to keep in mind while booking your car. We suggest that you print out this document and keep it handy throughout the booking process.

Before You Book – Things You Should Know

Finalizing the Variant and Colour

This might sound like it’s a simple matter of the features you desire and your colour preference, but in actual fact it’s a lot more complicated than that. Some colours and variants (or specific combinations of both) could fetch you higher discounts and also impact the waiting period. As a thumb rule, more popular colours and variants fetch lower discounts and command longer wait periods. So unless you’re really sold on the ‘Bossa Nova White’, switching to the ‘Minimal Grey’ might help you save both money and some time.

Discounts

The final on-road price of your car can be much lesser depending on the discounts you are able to negotiate with the dealership. Ask for manufacturer’s promotions, dealer offers and free accessories. You could also be eligible for a corporate discount depending on where you work. Most manufacturers offer a loyalty discount if you’re exchanging one of their older cars for a newer one. Even if it is not their own brand, you could qualify for an exchange bonus if you’re exchanging your old car.

Choose your Finance Wisely

If you’re in the market for a car loan, ask the dealers to help you get quotations from several banks. Most dealers have tie-ups with more than one financial partner and they would be happy to oblige. You can also approach other banks yourself and arrange your own loan. You should choose your loan after considering all the factors – down payment, processing fees, monthly payments, rate of interest, tenure, foreclosure charges, etc. The one with the lowest EMI is not always the cheapest loan available.

Understand the Insurance Cover

Insurance is often treated as a necessary evil by car owners, but it is critical to know the cover that you are buying. Read the policy wordings, especially the exclusions, terms and conditions and the locations where cashless facilities are offered. Several policies cover glass, plastic parts and paint jobs only partially (or not at all!) and this could set you back several thousand rupees in the event of a simple bumper repair job. If you are not convinced with the policy that the dealer is offering you, you can approach other insurers and buy your own car insurance policy.

Clarify Everything

It’s always better to clarify everything in writing with the dealership before you sign on the dotted line. This could go a long way in avoiding miscommunication and giving you a sense of comfort through the entire process. Some of the important points to clarify are:

• What happens if the price of the car changes between booking and delivery?
• Note the committed delivery date on paper. If you wish to take delivery on a special day, such as your birthday, or a festive occasion, please inform the dealership at the time of booking itself.
• What are the charges levied if you wish to cancel your booking?
• What terms apply if the waiting period stretches longer than committed?
• Please note all the promised accessories and discounts and the final on-road price that you would be liable to pay.

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Are Your Brakes Trying to Tell You Something?

On the off chance that your brakes are attempting to let you know something, you ought to focus. An appropriately working slowing mechanism guarantees safe vehicle control and operation and it ought to be checked quickly on the off chance that you speculate any issues

"While a yearly brake investigation is a decent approach to guarantee brake wellbeing, drivers ought not overlook signs that their brakes require consideration," said Rich White, official chief, Car Care Council. "Knowing the key cautioning signs that your brakes may require support will go far toward protecting you and others out and about."

The Solitaire Honda Service Center reminds drivers to search for the accompanying cautioning signs that their brakes should be investigated:

• Noise: shrieking, granulating or clicking clamors while applying the brakes.
• Pulling: vehicle pulls to the other side while braking.
• Low Pedal: brake pedal about touches the floor before locks in.
• Hard Pedal: must apply extraordinary weight to the pedal before brakes lock in.
• Grabbing: brakes get at the smallest touch to the pedal.
• Vibration: brake pedal vibrates or heartbeats, even under typical braking conditions.
• Light: brake light is lit up on your vehicle's dashboard.

Since brakes are an ordinary wear thing on any vehicle, they will in the end should be supplanted. Elements that can influence brake wear incorporate driving propensities, working conditions, vehicle sort and the nature of the brake lining material. Make certain to abstain from giving brakes a chance to get to the 'metal-to-metal' point as that can mean costly rotor or drum substitution.

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Lights Out? Check Vehicle Lighting

Fall is here and its arrival means fewer hours of daylight and upcoming holiday travel. Before hitting the road, it is a wise idea to make sure your vehicle’s lights are in proper working order, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

“Lights play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “From the driver’s seat you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out.”

Lights are normal wear items that require periodic inspection and replacement. The vehicle lighting system provides nighttime visibility; signals and alerts other drivers; and supplies light for viewing instruments and the vehicle’s interior. In addition to replacing dimming, rapidly blinking and non-functioning lights, the following tips can help keep you safe :

• Keep headlights, tail lights and signal lights clean. External dirt and debris can dim operational lights from being seen by others.
• Make sure that your headlights are properly aimed. Misaimed headlights blind other drivers and reduce your ability to see the road.
• If there is any doubt on whether or not your headlights should be on, turn them on. Lights not only help you see better in early twilight, they also make it easier for other drivers to see you.
• Don’t overdrive your headlights; you should be able to stop inside the illuminated area, otherwise you are creating a blind crash area in front of your vehicle.

“Some states have laws that require the headlights to be on with the wipers,” said White. “Keeping your vehicle’s lights properly cared for and replacing wiper blades periodically will help ensure a safer ride, keeping the road ahead well-lit and giving you a clear view.”

Authorised Honda Car service Center in Mumbai will also perform overall health checks on your vehicle and if there is other work that needs attention or other parts that need changing they will communicate this with you in advance to make sure you are aware of what additional work is required and whether any further costs may be incurred.

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Safety Tips For Driving In Fog During Winter

Driving in fog is considered to be the most dangerous weather hazard, especially if it is exceptionally dense fog or combined with other adverse weather conditions.

In foggy Condition Reduced visibility can be extremely dangerous. Taking precautions and knowing what to do when on the road can help reduce risk. Foggy conditions are the number one cause of large multi car pile ups. Fog dramatically reduces visibility, meaning motorists must reduce their speeds significantly to ensure the roads are safe for both themselves and other users.

However, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of a crash.:

Fight Your Subconscious

During dense fog, a very scary things happens to people while they are driving. They unknowingly speed up!

Of course, we all know that speeding up in fog is the worst thing you can do, but fog creates an optical illusion. As you look out your windshield, your body perceives that you are driving very slow. Since most people become nervous in fog, they don’t look down at their speedometer. Over time, they begin going faster and faster. This is hands down the most dangerous aspect of driving in fog.

Make a conscious effort to glance at your speedometer every now and then. There’s a good chance you keep speeding up, without knowing it!

Keep Your Headlights ON

Always keep your headlights on when driving in foggy conditions.

our daytime running lights aren’t enough. Many people turn their lights off as they feel their headlights are blinding them from reflecting off the fog, but you essentially become a “ghost car” when this happens. Your headlights aren’t so you can see better, it’s so others can see you! If your car is equipped with fog lights, use those too. When driving in fog, it’s very important to stay visible to others.

Don’t Use High Beams

You should never use your high beam headlights in foggy conditions.

Your high beam headlights reflect off of the water vapor and actually decrease your visibility. You may feel that your low beam headlights are doing the same thing, but again, keep them on. It’s the best way for you to be seen.

Increase Your Following Distance

A safe following distance is crucial in fog.

Most drivers tend to “bunch up” during foggy conditions because they feel it’s easier to see. Driving in fog is scary, but now is not the time to follow too close. That’s one of the big reasons massive pile-up’s occur. For your and your car safety you need to keep distance between your and other car.

Follow the Line

When driving in fog, it’s a good idea to follow the lines on the road with your eyes.

This is the best way to ensure you stay in your lane. Drivers are typically attracted to lights, and subconsciously, will steer toward lights. So it’s better to watch the lines to be certain you are driving within your lane. Just make sure you aren’t fixating. Keep your eyes moving.

If You Need To Stop

Sometimes, foggy conditions become too thick to drive safely. If you find that you’re exceeding your comfort zone, it might be best to stop until the fog lifts. Just remember – this is an extremely dangerous situation!

If you can’t see, either can anyone else. Try to get as far off the road as possible. Pull into a driveway, parking lot, rest area, side street, or any other place where you can get away from heavy traffic flow. But if the roadway shoulder is your only option, pull way over. Go into the grass if necessary.

If there’s a curb, drive over it and park on the other side of the curb. Stays buckled up and turn your lights off! If you leave your lights on, people might think you are driving on the roadway and rear-end you. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal, and do not use your flashers. Keep all your lights off. If there is shelter nearby, try to get there quickly. Otherwise, stay in your car and stay buckled up.

Dense fog usually doesn’t last a long time. The fog may not completely go away, but stopping for a while should buy you some time and allow the fog to lift a bit. Dense fog tends to migrate from area to area, unless you’re in a valley where fog tends to settle. If the fog just gets worse while you’re parked, stay put. It’s not worth your life to continue. But always remember, when driving in fog, stopping on the shoulder of the road should be a last resort!

Dense Fog Is Usually Temporary

Under most “normal” weather conditions, dense fog is temporary.

Normally, you will encounter small patches of dense fog on mountain valleys, peaks, near moist open fields, and near bodies of water such as streams, rivers, and lakes. When the atmosphere is especially humid, you may even get patches of fog that seem to wander from place to place.

During the worst conditions, normally occurring at night or during early morning hours, the fog may be very dense and cover a span of many miles. This is the most dangerous condition and is usually warned by fog advisories or warnings advisories. When fog warnings or advisories are issued, simply do not drive (this is especially true during fog warnings). It doesn’t matter how good you and the other drivers on the roadway are, if you can’t see, you can’t possibly drive safely.

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