What should I do if I choose to voluntarily turn in my car?
If you are going to voluntarily turn in your car you will need to call the finance company and set up a time where you can bring the vehicle to them. It is critical you get a business card or use some kind of identifying method to show who you left the vehicle with.
What happens to my car when I turn it in?
Once you turn the vehicle in to them, the creditor will then sell the vehicle. You will receive a statement from the finance company after the vehicle is sold. You will still be responsible for the difference between the amount you still owe for the vehicle and what the sales price is.
What to do if your car shuts off when you slow down?
There’s not always a warning light to alert you of this, but sometimes your car will be driving fine at road speed, only to die when you slow down and stop. If your engine shuts off at low speed, contact a mechanic immediately for a thorough inspection.
When to turn in your car for repossession?
Sometimes people will choose to voluntarily turn in the vehicle instead of having the finance company come to their home or place of work and repossess it. By doing so they can avoid the feeling of not knowing when their car will be picked up. It is on their terms instead of the lenders.
What happens if you fill up your car with regular fuel?
If you mistakenly fill up with regular fuel, your car’s ECU will adjust engine timing and performance to work with the lower-octane fuel. In most cases, this is ok for the times when there are no premium pumps around, but it’s not ideal to run the cheapest fuel possible for extended periods of time.
How do you know when to add more oil to your car?
Reinsert the dipstick and pull it out to check your oil. This time you should note where the oil is on the stick. It should be closer to the top mark than the bottom, usually as close as you can get it. However, unless the level is at or below the minimum mark you do not need to add more oil.
What should the oil level be in my car?
The oil should never be higher than the maximum fill point, though it will be close to that point when the oil is hot. If it is, you may need to drain some oil from your car. Check your user manual. Before you try to add oil, you need to find out what kind of oil your car requires.