Auto Insurance

Distracted Driving – Helping to Halt the Problem Distracted Driving – Helping to Halt the Problem Distracted driving has become one of the most major causes of serious automobile accidents in the United States. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 80% of automobile accidents involve driver inattention. Eating, drinking, applying makeup, and the use of GPS are all distractions that have contributed to this astounding number of accidents. The use of mobile phones behind the wheel undoubtedly proved to be the biggest problem. Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than drunk driving. According to…

Top 10 Tips for Buying a Car Buying a car is a big purchase! Here are the top 10 tips to steer you in the right direction: Do your research ahead of time. Check out vehicle features and compare prices online. Being knowledgeable will help you negotiate and get the best deal. Compare prices with local dealerships. You are never bound to one dealership for simply scouting out the market. Consider obtaining financing from your bank, rather than the dealership. Banks and credit unions usually offer better rates than dealerships when financing. Always negotiate: The price of the car, terms…

Self-Driving Car? Someday … but Not Today Self-Driving Car? Someday … but Not Today 13 Essential Auto Insurance Tips for Human Drivers As drivers, we humans can make bad decisions and cause accidents. Consider how easy it is to drive while distracted. And we drive in a world full of perils — damaged and congested roads, flooded streets, fallen branches … the list is endless. If you find yourself in an auto accident or if your car is damaged, regardless of the cause, a rock-solid auto insurance policy will minimize the resulting inconvenience and expense to you. Here are 13…