Page 8 September 20 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Don’t Let Return Charges On Your “AskGeorge” Leased Car Put A Dent In Your Wallet exPertdmV Questionsommoncers toWnsa each tire with Lincoln’s head upside down By George ValverdeDirector, Califor- and facing you. If the top of Lincoln’s head nia Department of Motor Vehicles shows, it’s time for new tires. To get the most life out of your leased Do you have questions about general car’s tires from the get-go, check tire pressure driving related requirements like registration regularly and rotate your tires about every and insurance? Are you unclear about laws? six months. When your lease end date draws The California Department of Motor Vehicles near, do a full check on all tires and replace has answers. Save Time. Go Online at www. any that show cuts, cracks or bulges in the DMV.ca.gov. sidewalls or treads. Purchasing new tires Q: Should temporary physical may seem expensive, but paying for them conditions, such as a broken bone or to be replaced by the dealership will likely being pregnant, be reported to DMV? cost you even more. A. Temporary conditions that do not It’s in the details affect your ability to safely operate a Before you hand over the keys for inspection, motor vehicle do not need to be reported. make an effort to get the vehicle looking and Temporary conditions that do affect your working exactly as it did when you drove it ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, a off the lot. Check that all features, including broken right leg for example, do not need (ARA) If you’re leasing a car, you can products from Dupli-Color. The innovative the sound system, keyless entry, windows and to be reported; however, you should not take steps to avoid getting dinged by lease solution can be used for nearly any surface any other components, work properly and that drive until it is safe to do so. return charges. paint damage, and is available in hundreds all extras, from luggage racks to the spare Q: What is the Electronic Lien and Title Sweat the small stuff of exact-match colors for a seamless fix. tire cover, are accounted for. Though these system (ELT) System? Just about every vehicle on the road has Tire check extras may seem insignificant compared to A: The Electronic Lien and Title system some scratches, nicks, chips and dents; Like a pair of shoes, constant use will the vehicle itself, the leasing company will allows lienholders to reduce the handling, parking lots and garages can’t protect a cause tires to wear down quickly. Tires are check every single aspect of the vehicle when storage, and mailing costs associated with vehicle completely. Inevitably, doors get often one of the first places a dealer will look you return it. paper titles by replacing them with electronic dinged and bumpers scuffed. And even if when inspecting a vehicle, and besides being To give your lease a good-as-new appear- titles. Lienholders who join the program will the blemishes on your leased car are small, a safety concern, bald or damaged tires can ance, consider having the vehicle detailed no longer need to: don’t think the dealership won’t notice. Even cost you big when your lease is up. Tires before inspection. Turning over a vehicle • Retrieve a title from a conventional file small flaws can quickly rust and grow into with less than one-eighth of an inch of tread that has already been thoroughly cleaned will when the lien has been satisfied large headaches, so fixing the problem as need to be replaced before the dealership’s make for an easier and less costly trade-in. • Physically satisfy (sign off) a lien on soon as possible is always the best solution. inspection. An easy trick to get an idea of By taking advantage of the tips above, a title Fortunately, you can avoid marked-up repair whether your car needs new tires is the “penny you’ll skip the headaches when it comes to • Mail a title to a registered owner, or costs by using Scratch Fix touch-up paint test.” Simply place a penny in the tread of turning in a leased car.• new lienholder SERVICE: (888)548-9826 BODY SHOP: (888)551-2841 SERVICE: (866)331-8670 “ THE HONDA SERVICE CENTER IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR SPECIAL TIRE OFFER COMMUNITY AND AS A LOCAL BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER 10% OFF ANY OF OUR SERVICES THRU THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Buy any set of tires and get TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!” free rotations every 7500 miles • Competitive Pricing • Our World Class Collision Repair Center is available for all makes • Authorized Honda Tire Center and models and is authorized repair for most insurance carriers. • OEM replacements • Free Brake Inspection • We offer free estimates and through Spetember 30th we will offer • Free Alignment Test a $100.00 discount for repairs over $750.00 This tire offer is for our These offers are only available at our Crenshaw location and available until September 30, 2012. 2280 Crenshaw Boulevard location only Tire offer good through September 30th OUR TEAM MEMBERS Darin Ishitani Craig Cameron Mike Sakamoto Lyle Oto Service Manger Body Shop Manager Service Advisor Service Advisor S BODY SHOP SCOTTROBINSONHONDA.COM APPOINA E ANTNE!YMLTUDOTSCHED
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