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Here is how to find your car’s engine number, VIN and chassis number

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To explain it with a rough analogy: your car’s VIN, chassis & engine number are for your car, what your Aadhaar, PAN and Passport number are for you! So, it goes without saying, all 3 of these numbers are very important. Not knowing where to find them is somewhat equivalent to not knowing where your identity proof documents are located, can you imagine that?! Keeping this in mind, the following article will tell you where you can find these important numbers in your vehicle – it should help when buying car insurance , filing a claim, and if you ever need to file an FIR. Not to mention, it’s good to know just for your general knowledge too! So let’s begin. 1. VIN VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, no awards for guessing that one! Your car’s VIN is unique, just like your fingerprint. It is made of 17 alpha-numeric characters and it is used to identify & keep records about your vehicle. It may also be required when buying a car insurance policy for your ca

5 Things You Should Know About Motor Insurance Add-Ons

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Getting involved in an accident not only means damage to your vehicle but it also means having to face a tricky financial situation. While a third-party insurance policy is mandatory, it does not cover damage to your vehicle. Moreover, in some cases, even a comprehensive car insurance plan may fail to assist you. The solution to this problem is creating a custom policy based on your requirements through motor insurance add-ons. When you buy car insurance online, you can choose add on covers to extend the coverage provided. However, with numerous nuances of add-on covers, it is easy to find yourself lost and making the wrong choice. Hence, here are 5 things you should know about motor insurance add-ons to understand them better: What are they? As the name suggests, motor insurance add-on covers are optional covers that can be purchased in addition to a basic car insurance policy. You can do so to enhance your policy’s coverage and enjoy exclusive benefits associate