Avoiding The Dangers of Modifying Your Car

Terakhir Diubah : 14:18:54 - Rabu, 21 Desember 2022

Car modifications come in all shapes and sizes but there remains a worrying trend that poor decisions are making the practice dangerous for some.

The worst thing that can happen is your car parts breaking down in the middle of driving. This can cause serious danger even to the vehicles around you. Modifications can interfere or disrupt the system.

Make a bed in the back seat. It’s perfectly legal to sleep in your car, as long as you stick to a couple of rules: You must be safely parked. In a crash, if you're not wearing a seat belt, could cause severe injury or death.

There are benefits to window tinting, tindow tint blocks harmful UV Ray. According to experts, 40% tint is an excellent option as it blocks the harsh glare, UV rays, and heat to make your driving experience safer. Dark window tints are a clear danger and illegal according to the law. (Article 277 Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, Republic of Indonesia).
What happens if your windows are too dark?
This reduces your visibility as you drive, especially at night or when it is raining; this will make it more dangerous for you to drive and could potentially result in an accident.

Vehicles that are modified without taking into account the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) have the potential to endanger the driver, passengers and other road users.

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The Danger of Aquaplaning

Ever heard of Aquaplaning?
Aquaplaning is a condition in which a vehicle loses control where the main cause is puddles of water, such as rain and flooding. Water that is too large will make it difficult for the car to move or even slip. The main cause of aquaplaning is not only rainwater puddles, but can also be caused by water from other vehicles passing by. When the car passes through a slippery road due to water, it will be dangerous if you are not careful. Car tires will be difficult to control and can result in a collision or accident.
What are the characteristics of aquaplaning?
The first characteristic that can be felt is the sudden sound of the engine sounds louder than usual. This is because the engine that is exposed to the puddle too hard will become hot enough to make a sound.
Sudden change of clutch in gears. Though, you didn't. This condition will make the speed of the vehicle becomes faster so that it is out of control. The next characteristic is, the car feels lighter. This is due to the greater water pressure that can lift and float the car.
In addition, the back of the car on the sides will feel floating. This condition is called fishtailing.

When this happens, slow down slowly and straighten the steering wheel. Do not brake suddenly, find a safe place to stop to avoid an accident.
Contact Sahabat Insurance for information about vehicle protection at 021-50508080.

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What is Own Risk?

Hi, Sahabat! If you have vehicle insurance, you must recognize some insurance terms so as not to get confused.

When purchasing a vehicle insurance product, you will be introduced to the term Own Risk (OR). Own risk can be interpreted as payment of compensation costs made by the vehicle owner or the insured for any loss and or damage that occurs when submitting a claim. If you do this, it means that you already know your responsibilities as a vehicle owner. As a form of your sense of responsibility to always be careful when driving. The standard, in accordance with OJK Letter No. 6 of 2017 stipulates that the current OR fee is a minimum of IDR 300,000 per incident.

Please note, standard car insurance policies actually only cover loss or damage caused by accident, collision, impact, overturning, slipping, or falling; evil deeds; theft; as well as fire and all risks covered by the motor vehicle insurance policy. However, if due to a disaster caused by natural disasters such as rain, flood, tsunami, hurricane, hail, tsunami, a product is provided in the form of an extension to protect your car from the causes mentioned above.

If you want to get further explanation regarding self-risk calculation or car insurance closing procedure through Sahabat Insurance Customer Service Online, we are happy to answer your questions via our hotline at 021-50508080 or Whatsapp at 021-50508080.

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How To Claim Car Insurance

Before filing a claim for a car that was damaged in an accident or lost, you need to prepare several documents, including:
Insurance policy in original and photocopy.
Copy of SIM and STNK.
Proof of a police report if the car is seriously damaged due to an accident or loss.
Completely filled and signed claim form.
Written chronology of events.
Photos of damage such as, scuffs, dents and others.
To find out how long a car insurance claim will take, you can directly ask an agent or Sahabat Insurance customer service at 021-50508080.

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Why Is Car Insurance Important?

Having a car insurance policy gives you complete peace of mind. Motor vehicle insurance cover loss or damage to motor vehicle. Based on Indonesia Motor Vehicle Insurance Standard Policy, car insurance covers any loss and/or damage to Motor Vehicle and/or interest insured directly caused by:
collision, impact, overturning, skidding or falling into, malicious act, theft, fire due to the burning of other
nearby objects or Motor Vehicle garage, fire due to lightning,legal liability and other cause mentioned in
the Policy.

When you choose to buy a car insurance policy, it is important that you do not have to undergo a long and cumbersome procedure. The entire process must be simple and convenient.
Sahabat Insurance are available to answer questions via call center and WhatsApp chats to ensure your issues are resolved without any delays. Call Sahabat Insurance or chat via WhatsApp 021-50508080, email us [email protected]
For more info about Motor Vehicle Insurance please click link below:
https://www.sahabatinsurance.id/files/publication/20220919101029.pdf

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