What to Know When Buying a Hybrid or Electric Car
Posted: April 13, 2022
What to Know When Buying a Hybrid or Electric CarIt’s safe to say that hybrid and electric vehicles have become part of mainstream culture since they first burst onto the scene in the late 1990s. Today, nearly every major automaker produces some type of hybrid or electric vehicle. In addition to small and midsize cars, there are now hybrid minivans and SUVs hitting the pavement. And, in response to the growing interest in alternative...
Drowsy Driving: Is It Really So Bad?
Posted: April 6, 2022
Drowsy Driving: Is It Really So Bad?Slow reaction times. Drifting from lane to lane. Traveling at inappropriate speeds. No, we’re not talking about drunk driving. We’re actually talking about drowsy driving. While many of us may think it’s perfectly normal ‒ or just a part of life ‒ to get behind the wheel when we feel sleepy, it’s a serious problem on our roadways. Each year, there are thousands of drowsy-driving-related...
Does Car Insurance Cover Hail Damage?
Posted: March 16, 2022
Does Car Insurance Cover Hail Damage?We’ve all experienced it at some point. Dark gray clouds form ominously above. Thunder rumbles and lightning claps. Rain falls in heavy sheets. And then, the sky opens for Mother Nature’s angry ice dispenser. Ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a grapefruit, these ice stones can wreak havoc on fields, livestock, buildings and homes. They can also total—yes, total—a vehicle...
How to Get Better Gas Mileage (And Other Questions About Fuel Economy)
Posted: March 10, 2022
How to Get Better Gas Mileage (And Other Questions About Fuel Economy)If you’re looking for ways to tighten your monthly budget, there’s an unexpected place you can look: Your garage. No, we’re not telling you to sell your car (although that’s certainly an option). Rather, it’s time to take a closer look at the way you drive and take care of your vehicle. As gas prices climb, both of these habits can make a bigger impact...
How to Take Pictures After a Car Accident
Posted: March 3, 2022
How to Take Pictures After a Car AccidentIn the moments after a car accident, there are countless questions running through your mind. What just happened? Is everyone OK? How badly damaged is my car? Was it their fault or mine? After stepping out of your vehicle you scan the scene, grab your insurance ID card from the glovebox and call the police. But as you wait for help to arrive, there’s one more important step...