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Is it safe to drive a compact car?
When you’re thinking of buying a car, nothing may be more reliable than a compact car. They are affordable, great on gas, stylish, and depending on the make and model, could be tried-and-true in performance. Popular models include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius, and Hyundai Elantra. This class of cars, one step above… Read More
How does car insurance work?
Car insurance provides financial protection for drivers in case of an accident, vehicle damage, personal injury or theft. Without car insurance, drivers would be at serious financial risk every time they drive their car because collisions can cost thousands of dollars in property damage and bodily injuries. Auto insurance is something that everyone needs but… Read More
How to switch car insurance companies
Switching auto insurance companies is easy, but if you’re comparing prices make sure the coverages, limits, and deductibles on your new policy match what you have on your existing insurance policy. While your rate could be lower when quoting with a new auto insurance company, the protection and claims service they offer may be differ… Read More
Catalytic converter theft: what you need to know to protect yourself
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Catalytic converters help a car clean its exhaust. They have become a target for theft because catalytic converters contain precious metals like palladium and platinum and the price of these metals has increased in the past several years. And since 2019, converter theft has risen 1,215%, according to… Read More
Recent Blog Posts
How do tickets and violations affect my car insurance?
There’s a lot of information out there about car insurance as it pertains to tickets and traffic violations. Some of it’s true; some of it is exaggeration or pure misinformation. However, whether you get your information from a friend or family member, or an online search engine, it’s best to double check your sources. At… Read More
Is Rental Reimbursement Coverage Worth It?
Do you have a reliable way to get around if your vehicle is in the shop for repairs? If you don’t, you aren’t alone. In fact, in a recent poll conducted at Elephant, we found 27% of participants didn’t have an alternate way to get to work if their car was out of commission. That’s… Read More
Why Do Car Insurance Rates Change?
Car insurance rates fluctuate. It’s a fact of life. However, we get that it can still be a bit frustrating to witness a price increase when you’re least expecting one. That’s why we’re here to help lift the veil and do our best to explain a few reasons why your rates may have changed. Basically,… Read More
Does your credit score affect your insurance rate?
Throughout much of the United States, consumers are being praised for their credit credentials. In its sixth annual State of Credit Study, Experian found that the national VantageScore average for Americans was 669, up three points from its previous analysis done in 2014.
How Does Your Vehicle Affect Your Car Insurance?
Car insurance can feel complicated sometimes, from what it covers to why we end up paying what we do. That’s why we’re here to break down at least one of these great car insurance unknowns: does the car you drive affect what you pay for car insurance. Keep reading to see what details about your… Read More
How does marriage affect insurance?
After wedding bells ring, there are often a number of things to work through as couples start the process of merging two separate lives together. There are the fun things, like starting to form your own family traditions and beginning life as an official team of two. There are other big and small considerations to… Read More