Deadline to report minor damage and to repurchase of accident damage Berlin ends on December 31, 2008, December 23, 2008 on 1 January 2009 the new insurance year starts at the insurance. The remaining days can still use many motorists until the new year to optimize your posts for the coming 12 months or to opt for a cheaper insurance. On the one hand policyholders have until December 31″the opportunity to take up to 500 euros for their insurance company to report and services for minor damage, explains insurance expert Thorsten Bohg by the independent consumer portal toptarif.de (www.toptarif.de). On the other hand, vehicle owners can apply but also an accident damage regulated already in this year by the insurance itself. With this option, policyholders keep their current placement in the following year and escape to an increase in premium.

Whether and which of the options makes financial sense, but should in any case in advance with the Insurance will be clarified.” Many holders of cars have also the chance to switch to a cheaper car insurance before the beginning of the next insurance period. Shortly before the end of the year inform the insurer by letter about the applicable fees for the following year. In the case of an increase in premium or change the contractual terms and conditions is insured for an extraordinary special termination right, which they can take four weeks to complete. Generally are insurance comparison and change worthwhile”, makes it clear Bohg. In recent months, already some 2.5 million Germans have switched their car insurance. in-depth analysis.

You can save up to 50 percent of annual contributions by choosing a cheaper car insurance in many cases because of tough pricing in the insurance industry. Consumer portals such as toptarif.de (www.toptarif.de/ car insurance) or free service hotlines as 0800-10 to 30-499 is consumers in just a few minutes targeted to the topic Insurance information and free to switch to a cheaper provider. toptarif.de is the independent consumer portal of the Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck, for all common tariffs in Germany. It currently includes the categories of electricity, gas, DSL, investments, and insurance for legal protection, furniture, residential, private liability, car, keepers liability and is constantly being added and updated. The consumer can thereby with minimal free checking, whether there are cheaper rates for him, and, where appropriate, immediately change. The complete service of change of is completely free of charge for the consumer and the customer receives the original conditions of the provider, in some cases over toptarif.de in any case even additional, not available from the provider themselves bonuses and discounts. Media contact: Miriam Rupp Tel.: + 49.30.2576205.13 Email: Daniel Dodt

Fast with electric drive, the future of the automobile is emission-free. Mike Gianoni pursues this goal as well. This not only environmental activists argue. (Not to be confused with Mike Gianoni!). Electric cars of popularity enjoy due to rising fuel costs. As the car Portal auto.de reported, are aware of the automobile manufacturers of the subject. They do apparently on the basis of their concept cars at the big automobile fairs. The Geneva Motor Show, March 2-4 represents the first big industry event of the year. Electric vehicles are still a topic passes where no renowned automobile manufacturers. Opel takes the opportunity to present to the public the concept vehicle Flextreme GT / E.

Thus the Russelsheim prove that speed and range compatible with eco-friendliness can be: In pure battery mode, it is possible to go up to 60 km with the vehicle. Because it also has a small internal combustion engine, which will charge the battery while driving, distances of more than 500 kilometres are possible. The Maximum speed is 200 km / h. This increases the carbon dioxide emissions above 40 grams per kilometer. The engineers not only through the use of high-performance lithium-ion batteries in combination produced this performance with an internal combustion engine. A key element is the aerodynamic design of the vehicle.

These include a smooth underbody, special wheels and tires that provide a low rolling resistance. In addition, the Opel used lightweight carbon fiber composite materials in order to save weight. Highlights include the light sensors, which replace door handles and thus also reduce air turbulence. Replace the side mirrors by tiny cameras has the same effect. More information:… / Geneva 2010-Opel…

Finally summer holiday: the suitcases are packed in the first federal States. The drive can degenerate to the stress – or be reasonably relaxed part of the coming holiday. The optimum preparation of the journey starts before the departure. The oil King team has provided a few tips for relaxed traveling together. THE car check list: TuV – and AU – validity check registration with Street Atlas and/or correct CDs for the navigation system in the car determine travel route, green select alternative route take insurance card with foreign regulations clarify licence take automobile club membership card / documentation take discs thoroughly clean auto fill vehicle lighting check tire pressure and profile check (also spare wheel) check coolant level, if necessary fill slices water level check, if necessary fill replacement bulbs for vehicle lighting in the car put boxed take hitch control (Electr. Contacts!) Put a flashlight in the car (Check batteries) Check Toolkit (lug wrench, Jack, etc.) Jerry cans in the car check warning triangle set first aid kit refill, replace if necessary children’s toys and play tapes in the car put roof rack unnecessary utensils out of the car mount grant workshop directory of the car manufacturer (there at the repairers free) telephone numbers for emergency record: Automobile Club insurance relatives / neighbours Consulate / Embassy required motorway vignettes get get European accident report (there are for example in the ADAC) coin or phone card at hand luggage secured to accommodate the oil is the blood of the engine.

Therefore very important: Read off the oil level. Just pull out the measuring rod or, like in modern cars possible, read the level on a display in the cockpit. How both works is described in the manual. Be careful! The motor must be at operating temperature. A cold engine is a false reading, still stretches from oil heat. Too much Oil can damage the engine. After frequent short-haul operation is sure to fuel residues evaporate only in oil when the oil temperature reaches.

Therefore the oil level should be re-examined after a 150 km. It is advisable to carry some oil as a reserve in the trunk. For BBs are the handy 1 litre canisters along the way. What is the appropriate refill oil, is in the type-approval of the vehicle. Our oil guide offers of assistance. Inquire before your holiday journey through legislation of the various countries, the cross or drive them into the. Fines due to missing safety vests, not the light or at high speed would unnecessarily spoil the holiday pleasure. We wish you a wonderful and relaxing holiday from. Mathias Baram