Common mistakes when filling up your car with gas can cause insurance to refuse to pay compensation
Filling up a car with gas seems like a very simple task, but many people make mistakes that can affect the car's warranty later on - this causes unnecessary damage and the insurance will not be responsible.
Callum Butler - insurance specialist of ALA company shared: "Many car users have the habit of leaving the engine running while refueling, which is quite dangerous". Explaining more clearly, Butler said that refueling while the car engine is still running can easily affect the fueling and the ignition system not working properly. The insurance specialist also advised car users to completely turn off the engine and wait for the temperature to drop, then proceed to refuel the car.
Waiting for the engine to cool down will also help reduce the risk of fuel vapor igniting, causing fire or explosion.
In addition, Butler also warned car users to fill the correct type of fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Using substandard fuel can cause the engine to operate unstable, and the company will not cover damage to internal components when an incident occurs. Similarly, in Vietnam, most car manufacturers always recommend that users fill the correct type of fuel that meets standards. For example, Ford specifically recommends that users use RON 95-V gasoline for the two Ford Territory and Explorer models to ensure warranty conditions and help the engine last longer.
Normally, auto insurance companies will follow the manufacturer's regulations and instructions to apply to the terms. Therefore, car users need to pay attention to follow the regulations from the manufacturer to avoid being denied responsibility by the insurance company.
Not only should you turn off the engine when refueling, Butler also advises: "Make sure the engine stops when performing some vehicle maintenance checks such as changing oil, repairing the engine, etc. to avoid unnecessary damage and danger." Furthermore, users should not use detergents to clean the engine because the engine's overheating temperature will evaporate water, leading to chemical reactions that can be dangerous to people and damage engine parts.
