GEICO sent this to a buddy of mine, one of their customers. He gave it to me for a laugh. It's a little digest magazine they send out. Here is an excerpt:
Are Your Children Street Racing? Watch for the danger signs.
"GEICO's special investigations unit has compiled a list of street racing danger signals parents can watch for when it comes to their teen's auto.
*Customized cars. If your son or daughter is spending significant dollars adding horsepower - turbo boosters, after-market exhaust or onboard computer alterations - to his or her vehicle, you'll want to determine how that horsepower is being used.
*Look for unusual wear and tear on the tires that provide power. The preference is to use rear-wheel-drive cars, but front-wheel-drive vehicles can be used by manipulating the emergency brake.
*Check the front and rear bumper of your teen's auto. If you see numerous bumps, scratches and gouges, chances are your teen is playing auto tag. Teenagers have modified the game and now play it in their cars at high rates of speed.
*Be aware that street racers may alter or conceal their license plates. Techniques include a spray that defeats some traffic cameras.
*Look for bard in the trunk or under the hood that go from one side of the car to the other. The are easy to see and are typically attached above where the top of a shock absorber would be located. These bars are used to reinforce the structure of the car in high-speed turns.
GEICO also cautions parents the customized cars may or may not be covered on insurance claims. Any customization work needs to be reported when applying for insurance coverage or when it is added to an insured vehicle.
Are Your Children Street Racing? Watch for the danger signs.
"GEICO's special investigations unit has compiled a list of street racing danger signals parents can watch for when it comes to their teen's auto.
*Customized cars. If your son or daughter is spending significant dollars adding horsepower - turbo boosters, after-market exhaust or onboard computer alterations - to his or her vehicle, you'll want to determine how that horsepower is being used.
*Look for unusual wear and tear on the tires that provide power. The preference is to use rear-wheel-drive cars, but front-wheel-drive vehicles can be used by manipulating the emergency brake.
*Check the front and rear bumper of your teen's auto. If you see numerous bumps, scratches and gouges, chances are your teen is playing auto tag. Teenagers have modified the game and now play it in their cars at high rates of speed.
*Be aware that street racers may alter or conceal their license plates. Techniques include a spray that defeats some traffic cameras.
*Look for bard in the trunk or under the hood that go from one side of the car to the other. The are easy to see and are typically attached above where the top of a shock absorber would be located. These bars are used to reinforce the structure of the car in high-speed turns.
GEICO also cautions parents the customized cars may or may not be covered on insurance claims. Any customization work needs to be reported when applying for insurance coverage or when it is added to an insured vehicle.
