Debunking 5 Surprising Car Myths

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Debunking 5 Surprising Car Myths
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Introduction

• There is a host of myths involving car buying,
  maintenance and ownership. These myths have been
  around for quite long and are mistaken as truths.
  With the rising number of misconceptions, the
  myths seem to have outnumbered the facts about
  cars.
• Let's take a look at and dispel the five
  surprising myths about cars.

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Insurance costs of red cars are more

• While red cars look quite appealing, it is a
  common notion that these cost more to insure.
  Nothing can be further from the truth. Insurance
  companies do not consider your car's colour when
  they determine a quote for your car.
• Another myth involving red cars is that they get
  pulled over more often. The truth is, colour
  doesn't make a difference if the driver doesn't
  follow the traffic rules.

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You should change your oil every 3000 miles

• New cars do not require oil changes every 3000
  miles. These cars are usually equipped with new
  varieties of synthetic oil that can last longer
  than that. In fact, some modern cars can go up to
  10,000 miles without an oil change. It is always
  advisable to refer to your car owner's manual for
  oil change requirements.

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The font on the personalised number plates can be
changed

• Wrong.
• Every character on the personalised registration
  plates is required to be formatted according to
  the DVLA specifications. You cannot vary the font
  according to your requirements. The rules have
  been made this way so that every number plate on
  the road can be easily identified.

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Turning on the A/C is better for fuel economy

• Compared to driving with the windows down,
  turning the air conditioning on uses more fuel.
  It has been found that turning the A/C on leads
  to a slight decrease in fuel economy.

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Big cars are saferthan small ones

• It is a common notion that big SUVs are safe to
  drive than small cars. However, large vehicles
  are usually top-heavy and make driving more
  dangerous. On the other hand, compact cars are
  equipped with a plethora of safety tools to
  ensure that the drivers can get out of trouble
  easily.

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Final Word...

• Instead of blindly believing in the suggestions
  that you receive about your car, it is always
  advisable to research and find out the reason
  behind those.
• This can help in dispelling a lot of myths.

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