We all know that it’s a good idea to have car insurance, and most states require you to have a minimum amount. But in Virginia, there’s a surprising exception to the car insurance requirement: the Uninsured Motorist Fee. Paying this $500 annual fee to the Department of Motor Vehicles allows you to operate a motor vehicle without having car… Read more →
Planning your next Road trip? Road trips are a quintessential American vacation, and everyone should take one at least once in their lifetime. But it can be hard to decide on a destination since there are so many amazing sights to see in the United States. Here’s a few reasons why Nashville, Tennessee should be your next pick: Its… Read more →
It happened: you got in an accident, and to make matters worse, you didn’t get the other driver’s info. Maybe you were flustered and simply forgot, maybe they wouldn’t divulge anything, or maybe it was even a hit-and-run. Regardless, the unfortunate fact is that the responsibility is now on you. But don’t panic, because we’re here to help guide you… Read more →
Have you ever wondered why essential components in your car seem to be the hardest to find? Many of us know where one or two safety features live, but it seems that in an attempt to create a universal language, car manufacturers have clogged our lives with symbols. When we’ve been outsmarted by the trunk release yet again, we waste… Read more →
Let’s be honest—how many times have you been driving in the rain and seen dozens of drivers going too fast, or zooming along with no headlights? Probably pretty often. But how are your own rain-driving skills? Are you sure you’re following the rules, too? Rainy weather and wet pavement conditions have been found to be one of the most dangerous… Read more →
You’ve saved, researched models and brands, and now you’ve finally taken the plunge and bought a car—congratulations! But before you hit the open road, you need to take care of a few things first, and that means it’s time to buy yourself some car insurance. Since you just dropped a big chunk of change on your car, you might think… Read more →
The dangers of texting and driving shouldn’t be news to anyone in 2019. Many of us have heard statistics such as “More than 3,400 people died due to distracted driving in 2016”, or “Estimates indicate drivers using cell phones look at but fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving environment”. There’s an even more… Read more →
The winter season is a complicated time for drivers. The snow and ice make it more difficult to drive and the risk of an accident increases due to cars sliding all over the roads. By taking measures to improve your safety on the road, you reduce the risk of accidents and ensure that you are prepared for the difficult weather… Read more →
With advanced safety features and technology more readily available and affordable, now more than ever car manufacturers are really stepping up their safety game. Safety is clearly becoming the new standard, and car manufacturers are including safety features like crash avoidance, backup cameras, and blind-spot detection as standard features in their new models. However, it shouldn’t just be the manufacturers… Read more →
