As winter retreats here in Aurora, we look ahead to the spring and one of its inaugural activities: spring cleaning. Much more than dusting windowsills and scrubbing sinks, spring cleaning is an opportunity to take inventory of your life, a conscious un-cluttering of both your personal space and your mind as you prepare for the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of this process includes properly organizing your paperwork. As with anything else in modern life, car ownership involves a great deal of documentation. It can be overwhelming to keep everything straight \u2013 but simplifying your auto needs is what we do here at Charge-A-Car<\/a>, where you can purchase and finance your next car<\/a> in the same afternoon!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n License & Registration: <\/strong>If you\u2019ve ever seen someone pulled over in a movie, chances are you know to always have your license and registration handy while driving. Make sure your registration is up to date; if the expiration date is near, take the necessary steps to renew it<\/a>. It should then be signed and stored somewhere in your vehicle, such as the glove compartment or beneath the central console. As for your driver\u2019s license, hopefully it\u2019s already safely stored away in your purse or wallet \u2013 otherwise, your spring cleaning to-do list just got longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proof of Insurance: <\/strong>Owning vehicle insurance is a requirement for every licensed driver. It\u2019s another item you\u2019ll want to keep in your car in the event that you\u2019re pulled over. You should also have it on hand in case of an accident, so that you can exchange insurance information with the other driver. At the very least, keep a photo of your insurance card available on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vehicle Title: <\/strong>Unlike your registration and insurance cards, the title to your car needs more protection than your glove compartment can offer. This piece of paper is the only proof of ownership of your vehicle that you have, making it immensely valuable. Keep your title stored away in a secure place you\u2019ll remember, such as a home safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Service & Maintenance Records: <\/strong>Though documenting your vehicle\u2019s history of service and maintenance isn\u2019t a requirement, it\u2019s still a good idea. It will keep track of what services were performed when, so that you\u2019ll know the next time you\u2019re due for, say, an oil change. More importantly, keeping detailed records of your car\u2019s history will serve you well when it comes time to sell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While your registration and insurance should be kept inside the vehicle, we recommend keeping all other paperwork together. A safe space in your home is preferable, as it allows you regular access. This includes the title and service records, but also any other relevant paperwork, such as warranty and emissions test documentation. If necessary, divide and categorize accordingly, i.e. keep your insurance payments bundled together. Make sure you have the proper storage space to accommodate everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In today\u2019s digital world, it\u2019s important to back everything up. Make physical copies of your paperwork if that\u2019s your preference, but also consider uploading your files to cloud storage. By digitizing, you\u2019re ensuring your files will remain available to the world \u2013 even when you\u2019re having difficulty tracking down their physical counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve collected and organized all relevant paperwork, your future suddenly becomes much more open. For starters, you now have everything you need to trade in<\/a> your ride today! Any vehicle in our extensive inventory<\/a> could be yours when you schedule your test drive<\/a> at Charge-A-Car, Aurora\u2019s number one spot for used car shopping.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As with anything else in modern life, car ownership involves a great deal of documentation. It can be overwhelming to keep everything straight \u2013 but simplifying your auto needs is what we do here at Charge-A-Car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":387,"featured_media":83,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[87],"tags":[24,75,7,54,60,17,62,95,10,88,92,39,25,33,80,89,76,8,91,98,71,58,9,61,14,45,90,38,94,97],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\nWhat You Should Have<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keeping Your Paperwork Organized<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One Last Step<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n