What to Do if Your Car Gets Totaled After an Accident
You’re involved in a collision, and your car is towed away. You’re lucky to only have minor scratches and bruises, … Continued
Vehicle – Safety
Are There Car Insurance Discounts for Safe and Low-Mileage Drivers?
Insurance customers are often eager to save money, and insurance companies have continued finding ways to help them lower their … Continued
How to Prepare for a Tornado [Infographic]
While many people think tornadoes impact only the Midwest, every state in the country is vulnerable to tornadoes, according to NOAA. Approximately 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year, causing an average of $24,000 in home damage and $4,000 in auto damage. Our claims department reviewed data related to tornadoes from 2008 and 2012 and found that other than a direct hit, the majority of tornado damage to homes and cars occurs from falling tree debris or fallen trees.
Since this week is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, it’s the perfect time to learn about the ways you can prep your car and home.
7 Tips for Driving on the Highway for the First Time
Driving on the highway for the first time can be nerve racking, which is why it’s common for new drivers … Continued
What Is Pay-Per-Mile Insurance?
If you have a car but don’t use it frequently, you might benefit from a pay-per-mile car insurance program to … Continued
How to Get Wi-Fi in Your Car
If you’re always looking for a Wi-Fi connection to link to when you’re away from home, installing car Wi-Fi may … Continued
5 Safe Driving Tips for Spring
Now that you’ve survived driving in the winter, getting around in spring should be a breeze, right? Not exactly. Spring … Continued
5 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Holiday
For many people, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom, in more ways than one. We salute the U.S. … Continued
Should You Buy a Convertible Car?
Once the weather heats up, every driver wants to roll their windows down and feel that warm breeze. Some may … Continued
What Happens When You Get Your First Speeding Ticket?
Learning to drive and getting a license are rites of passage that many of us anticipate from a young age. … Continued
5 Things to Do When Your Car Is Stuck in Snow
Getting stuck in the middle of a big pile of snow or on a stretch of ice can be an … Continued
What to Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how safe a driver they are. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender in … Continued
Someone Hit My Parked Car – What Should I Do Next?
There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling of walking out to your parked car and realizing that something’s not right. … Continued
9 Helpful Safety Tips for Driving in a Snowstorm
The first winter storm of the year brought heavy snow, strong winds and record-low temperatures to much of the country. Icy roads were blamed for several deaths and numerous car accidents. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates 168,300 crashes a year occur on snowy or icy pavement. If you absolutely must drive, follow these tips for driving in the snow.
How to Share the Road with Semi Trucks & Cyclists
Who doesn’t get a little edgy driving near a semi on the highway? More than 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheelers happen each year – with auto drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes.
Many of these collisions could be avoided – and fears reduced – if car drivers knew how to share the road with trucks safely.