ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Why might an insurance company deny your claim during the monsoon?Sandeep Saraf answers
A comprehensive policy does not guarantee that all flood-related damages will be covered. Multiple types of damages can occur during a flood, such as engine damage, electrical damage, interior damage due to water seepage, or gearbox damage. A normal comprehensive package covers these to some extent, but not 100%. We recommend a few add-ons for every customer purchasing a car insurance policy.
Insurers must offer a basic cover, strict claim deadlines
Regulator mandates 'pay as you drive' option in motor insurance. Customers to benefit from tailored products and roadside assistance services. Insurers bear salvage disposal burden, offer flexible 'fire' policy options.
Electric vehicle (EV) insurance: Coverage for battery replacement, roadside assistance top insurance add-ons, finds survey
Premium is the top consideration while picking insurance, claims a recent ICICI Lombard survey on electric vehicles.
How to select the right motor insurance cover: 8 points to consider
Evaluate your coverage needs based on the type of vehicle and its usage. Determine whether you require basic third-party liability coverage or comprehensive coverage that includes protection against own damage, theft and natural calamities.
UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support
The warning from UNICEF comes as authorities in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province are racing against time to evacuate people from areas affected by the overflowing River Sutlej. Since August 1, rescuers have evacuated over 100,000 people from marooned areas in the districts of Kasur and Bahawalpur.
ReadyAssist acquires two-wheeler workshop chain SpeedForce for $10 million
With this acquisition, ReadyAssist will become India's largest chain of multi-brand two-wheeler workshops, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement.
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Ex-England rugby star denies allegations of consuming illicit drugs after failing roadside drug test
Ex-England rugby star Sam Burgess was arrested by Maroubra Police for consuming drugs after he tested positive in a random roadside drug test. However, Burgess completely denied the allegations.
Hero Electric partners ReadyAssist to provide service support to B2B customers
Commenting on the partnership, Hero Electric CEO Sohinder Gill said, "As a company, our focus has been to strengthen our after-sales services to ensure a hassle-free experience for our D2C and B2B customers. The initiative focuses on empowering and increasing awareness for EVs, further encouraging people towards cleaner mobility".
Hero Electric joins hands with ReadyAssist to train 20,000 mechanics
The company has undertaken the initiative under its Private Garage Owners (PGO) programme. The partnership will aid in identifying mechanics willing to upgrade their skill set and coaching them in the next two years. The training programme will have two stages divided among beginners and experts.
ReadyAssist lines up $8 million investment to set up EV stores
The new service aims to extend roadside emergency assistance to the EV segment along with strengthening EV charging/swapping infrastructure.
ReadyAssist plans to invest $8 million to set up EV stores
ReadyAssist already has thousands of mechanics upskilled on EV capabilities to service its road-side assistance (RSA) and annual maintenance contract (AMC) customers across India.
Quiklyz to offer range of EVs for leasing, subscription to customers
Quiklyz, the vehicle leasing and subscription arm of Mahindra Finance, has said it will offer the widest range of electric vehicles (EVs) for leasing and subscription to potential customers. Launched in November last year, Quiklyz digital platform provides a subscription programme for both retail and corporate customers
Tesla sells ‘full self-driving,’ but what is it really?
Tesla privately acknowledges the limitations of the technology. As the public advocacy website PlainSite recently revealed after a public records request, Tesla officials have told California regulators that the company is unlikely to offer technology that can drive in any situation on its own by the end of 2021.
RSA startup ReadyAssist raises $1 million in seed funding
Started by Vimal Singh in December 2018, RSA startup ReadyAssist provides roadside assistance, towing and repairs for both motorcycles and cars across India.
Hero MotoCorp launches 24x7 roadside assistance program for customers
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Hero MotoCorp said it is "constantly engaged in providing superior value to its customers through its products and services. With this latest convenience service, Hero customers will be able to ride across the country without any worries."
Auto i Care to soon start standalone service centres
Auto i Care, which claims to have about 48,000 local garages registered across 998 cities pan-India on its platform, is also looking to start providing roadside assistance services to heavy vehicles
5 killed, 20 injured in Pakistan blast: Assistant Commissioner Zakaullah Durrani
The blast occurred at the Haji Nida market of Chaman town in the volatile Balochistan province, according to police. At least five people were killed and 20 were injured in the blast, Dawn newspaper quoted Assistant Commissioner Zakaullah Durrani as saying.
Startups help blue collar workers start their own gigs
Many startups are aiming to upskill and reskill the new breed of micro-preneurs across states such as Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Five things to know about motor insurance riders
Personal accident cover is a type of rider. It covers permanent disability and death of the driver, in case of road accidents.
CleanseCar raises $2 million in pre-Series A round, expands operations across India
CleanseCar offers daily car wash, on-demand bike service and roadside assistance for cars.
Google wants to bring everyone online in India through its next billion plan
For Google, the low-key beta launch is another big step in getting new users online and gaining insights into what those who are already online use mobile internet for.
Droom boosts allied services segment by partnering with RSA providers
The startup has also signed up with a number of regional sellers such as Road India (RSA-500 locations), Zaiuto and Gomgarage for the same.
Now, a device to help determine your motor insurance cost
For the first time in India, a private insurer has introduced telematics — the technology of long-distance transmission of information — to price motor insurance.
Crossroads acquires MeriCAR.com to scale up garage network
Post acquisition, Crossroads will surpass 1,000 branded garages across the country. It aims to grow this number to over 5,000 in the next two years.
Ford introduces pre-collision assist technology that stops car automatically
Ford Motor has developed Pre-collision Assist and Pedestrian Detection Technology that can avoid and minimise frontal collision of vehicles.
Hyderabad serial blasts: 13 killed, several injured; US offers assistance in probe
US today strongly condemned the terrorist bombings in Hyderabad that killed many and offered assistance in investigation if requested.
Check out the lazy Indian's guide to good life
God bless entrepreneurship. Now you don’t have to move out of the house. You can do your grocery shopping, clothes shopping, shoe shopping and even intimates without moving away from your recliner.
SBI General Insurance ties-up with My TVS, India Assistance
SBI General entered into a tie-up with My TVS and India Assistance to provide emergency roadside assistance to its policy holders anytime.
Roadside bomb kills 10 Afghan civilians
At least 10 Afghan civilians were killed and several injured Thursday in a roadside bombing in the southern province of Helmand, officials said.
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