Monday, April 14, 2014
How to Check If a Recalled Vehicle Got Fixed
When a manufacturer recall is issued for a particular vehicle, the manufacturer provides the parts and labor necessary for the repair free of charge. After this repair is made, the dealership logs the vehicle identification number and stores this information in a computerized database. This information is kept on file in order to keep track of which vehicles have been repaired. In order to obtain this information, the VIN is needed.
Instructions
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Locate and record the VIN for the vehicle in question. The VIN is displayed underneath the windshield on a small plaque in the lower-left (drivers side) corner.
2Contact a new car dealership in your area by telephone that sells that particular make and model of vehicle. Ask to speak to a service adviser in the service department.
3Tell the service adviser that you are looking for recall information on a particular vehicle. Read them the VIN when prompted. They will look up the repair information in their computer system and notify you if the vehicle has been repaired according to the recall repair instructions.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
How to Open a 2002 Chevy Tahoe With No Keys If I Got Locked Out
Losing your car keys is an annoyance no one wants to deal with. However, losing your keys isnt as annoying as knowing exactly where your keys are: locked in your 2002 Chevy Tahoe with no means of obtaining them. When you lock your keys in a late-model car, its not a good idea to attempt to retrieve them the same way your parents did when you were a child. Sticking a wire hanger into the door frame of your newer-model car could damage your lock mechanism, which means adding the expense of having your vehicle worked on to your already annoying day.
Instructions
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Call your local police or sheriffs department or a professional locksmith or towing company. All are equipped with the necessary tools to open your Tahoes doors without damaging your locks.
2Inform the representative on the phone of your vehicles location and ask to have someone sent out right away to retrieve your car keys for you.
3Provide the tow truck driver/locksmith/law enforcement officer with proof of your identity and ownership of the vehicle. You can do this by presenting your drivers license along with your title, registration or insurance card. If you generally keep your vehicle information in your glove compartment, explain your situation, and you will be permitted to retrieve your information once your doors are unlocked.
4Pay for any services rendered. Police and sheriffs officers dont charge for helping you break into your own car.
