Posts Tagged ‘car insurance’
Car Maintenance Under Quarantine
Although the COVID-19 pandemic put many lives on hold, certain things can not necessarily be put on hold. Outside of medical needs, people need to maintain other parts of their life even if they are not moving around as much. One important part of many people’s lives is their transportation. Cars require routine maintenance such…
Read More2019 Roadway Fatalities Down
A recent study about deaths on U.S. roadways concluded that the numbers were down again in 2019. This marks two consecutive years, dating back to 2017, where the number of deaths due to accidents dropped slightly. Similarly, the same report states that serious injury, meaning a medical professional consulted an injured person, had slightly dropped…
Read MoreCredit Score Affects Rates
Most people know that factors such as driving history play a large role in their car insurance rates, but what about their credit score? That’s right, your credit score can affect the rate you receive from an insurance company. Drivers with low credit scores end up paying more for their insurance than drivers with great…
Read MorePayment Options For Car Insurance
In Illinois, drivers are required by law to carry at least liability car insurance. Of course drivers have the option to add additional coverage, but they would also pay more. So, when it comes to paying your policy drivers have a few options. One option drivers have is to pay the entire policy in full,…
Read MoreWeather Reports: Holiday Travel
As we creep closer to Thanksgiving, many are planning their holiday travel routes. A big factor to watch for as the week progresses is the weather. Reports of bad weather sweeping the nation this week claim to bring rain, icy conditions, and of course snow. Before hitting the road, check weather reports, pack appropriately, and…
Read MoreHalloween: A Scary Time For Auto Insurance Claims
Halloween, one of if not the best holiday, is this Thursday, which means swarms of children will be walking around. In a perfect world, everyone would use crosswalks and look both ways when crossing the street, but the world is not perfect. It would do a lot of good for drivers to be on higher…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Change Wiper Blades
A vital but often ignored part of any vehicle is the windshield wiper blades. The materials in the blade include rubber, halogen- hardened rubber, or silicon and wipe the windshield so the driver has a clear vision of the road. People may neglect to change them when necessary because blades are disposable. People may not…
Read MoreHow To Increase The Resale Value Of Your Vehicle
The last thing on your mind when buying a new/used vehicle is what the resale value will be when you are done with it. Well, if you do plan on reselling your vehicle at some point, you likely want to get the most back for it. Certainly, you’re unlikely to receive a higher resale value…
Read MoreTop Cars For College Freshman
School is back in session, and many young adults are heading to college for the first time. Typical move-in lists for freshman include new clothes, bed sheets, food, and other supplies, and in some cases a new ride. Recently, Business Insider put together a list of 10 cars perfect for college freshman and highlighted some…
Read MoreCouple Out $9,000 After Car Scam
Buying a new or used vehicle is an exciting process but requires attention to detail. Allow yourself the opportunity to visually inspect, test drive, and/or have a third-party mechanic look at it. Above all, remember that car scams are not easy to stop sometimes, even at a dealership. One Chicago couple found out the hard…
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