Many car owners today can’t take their cars out on the road thanks to the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine and the fact that the lockdown in NCR and several other regions were extended until May 15. Neglecting the car for long periods has several adverse effects that can lead to damages that can keep it from running. People might think that quarantine can let them save money since they won’t…
The COVID-19 Quarantine resulted in many drivers not being able to use their cars on the road as frequently as before. Some car owners have already decided to store their vehicles for the entire duration of the quarantine period while others still use them to get groceries or to go to work. Whatever the car owner’s decision, they must ensure that the vehicle is well-maintained to keep it in top…
Driving is already dangerous during the day since there are many different drivers out there ranging from the careful to the reckless, with the latter being a significant contributor to auto accidents, but late-night driving increases the risk. Fatal car accidents are more likely to occur at night than in the day, and it’s because it’s harder to see the road in the dark compared to the day. Because it’s…
Oil leaks have been one of the oldest and most common problems amongst car owners nowadays. If you’re starting to notice some little pools of oil under your car, there is a high chance that your vehicle is experiencing a leak. Leaving an oil leak on your car alone can result in premature wearing of the seals or rubber hoses. Moreover, it can also pose some safety issues especially when…
Accidents can strike any time, anywhere, and to anyone—and driving on the road increases the odds that you meet one. These accidents can be very minor, while some are so fatal, thousands of lives are taken every year by these horrible car crashes. Regardless of how careful you are while driving, there are many other extraneous factors that are not of your control that you should consider and think about….
When people ask us who are the best car insurance companies in the Philippines, we tell them that based on our experience, we go for companies with proven claim settlement history while offering the most competitive rates in the industry. The heart and soul of car insurance companies are: Integrity and Principle This means no matter how big or small the claim is, they will honor and settle…
Unlike Singapore that has strict rules regarding the years and overall condition of active vehicles, the Philippines has a number of questionable vehicles that are still registered. From public utility vehicles that run for decades with minimal maintenance to private cars that haven’t aged gracefully, you have the freedom to use an old car on Philippine roads and highways. Given this scenario, should you or should you not upgrade…
A lot of people in the Philippines invest in cars. An average brand new car would cost around P800,000. On the other hand, second-hand vehicles could be bought for as low as P300,000. Given the country’s transportation woes, the idea of a private car is becoming more and more attractive. But when you have cities such as Manila that have been dubbed as the gates of hell because of hellish…
Buying a brand new car can be tricky, not to mention expensive. It costs a lot of money, plus you have to deal with depreciation of the car’s value. Could you imagine buying an P800,000 sedan, only to have a market value of around $650,000 the next year? Yes, it does depreciate like crazy, so why should you settle for a brand new car? Here’s why most people in the…
What is the use of car insurance in today’s time? If we’ll look at the number of vehicles registered today, that would sum up to a total of about 7.4 million nationwide. Just to give you an idea about how likely you are to get in an accident in the Philippines, there were around 5,000 road accidents during the first quarter of 2012, not to mention 600 fatalities. Among the…