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How to lower your auto insurance bill
Monday, June 4, 2018
It’s easy to lower your insurance costs - especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad...
Understanding your car sensors and tips to keep them clean
Monday, February 26, 2018
After the recent snowfall you may have noticed it hard to keep your car clean, including cameras and sensors. While technology in vehicles is nice and helps you with your driving, keeping the sensors clean during winter...
Happy New (Insurance) Year!
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Consider the New Year an opportunity to re-evaluate your insurance needs to decide whether to renew, change, or purchase new policies. Ask yourself these questions to help make sure you are properly protected: Do you...
Winter Driving Safety - Careful You Don't Skid, Slide, Crash!
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Did you know that 2% of weather-related accidents annually occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement? And with ever changing weather patterns such as we’ve seen in the past few years, we know such roads are no longer...
Why you should ALWAYS use an independent insurance agent
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
There are many ways to purchase an insurance policy these days, whether it be online, over the phone, or in-person. Ultimately, you will obtain insurance directly from an insurance company or through a licensed...
Teen Driving Safety
Friday, March 3, 2017
Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up:Car...
Car Shopping With Safety in Mind
Friday, February 3, 2017
You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars. Yet we’re still years away from living in a world where you can just tell your car where to go and then kick back and relax with a book or your phone. Even still,...
7 Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car
Friday, January 6, 2017
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...
How to Deal With Road Rage
Friday, September 2, 2016
Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...
Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care
Friday, April 1, 2016
It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after...
What to Do After a Car Accident in Winter
Friday, February 5, 2016
Freezing temperatures, gusts of wind, patches of ice – winter can be a horrible time to be on the road, especially if you’re on vacation and aren’t used to driving in winter conditions. And, it’s an even worse time to...
How to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Friday, January 8, 2016
About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways — often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and passengers, along with about $1 billion in damage, according to the U.S....
The Right Tires for Winter Driving
Friday, January 9, 2015
It's easy to forget about your tires when it comes to vehicle safety. But with winter weather already in many parts of the country, tires are an important aspect you should keep in mind. Your tires can be the difference...