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What to do if your car is totaled
Uh-oh…your car is totaled. Or is it? “Totaled” is a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to car accidents, but the term actually has a very specific definition. It is only used in insurance when the damage to the car falls under a particular set of circumstances set by your insurance.… Read More
How to find car insurance discounts
Whether you’re saving up for your child’s college fund or hoping to take your dream vacation, finding small ways to save money on your monthly bills can add up to a hefty chunk of change. Lowering your monthly car insurance payment is a great place to start saving. And with car insurance, there are many… Read More
How to protect your pets from the cold
Whether you call them your fur babies, four-legged children, or any number of ridiculous (adorable!) nicknames, there’s no question: your pets are a cherished part of your family. And as a responsible, caring pet parent, you know that your furry companions benefit from plenty of exercise and outdoor time. However, you likely also know that… Read More
Telematics and UBI: the most common questions
You come to a full stop at every stop sign, you never speed through yellow lights, and you always obey the speed limit. If this sounds like you, you may have wondered why you have to pay the same amount for car insurance as your fellow motorists who can’t seem to follow the rules of… Read More
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Auto body shop vs. auto repair shop | What’s the difference, and how to choose
It’s an inevitable part of car ownership— the longer you own a car, the more likely you are to need repairs or potentially get in an accident. Even if you safely park your vehicle in a covered garage, perform routine oil changes, and treat your car with maybe a tad too much loving admiration (don’t… Read More
Pet safety on the road
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on how we work and travel: for many, the daily commute to work now spans only the few steps from the bedroom to the living room, or to whatever improvised office space they may have. And for most of us, extensive travel has (temporarily) become a thing… Read More
How insurance works with ridesharing
Ridesharing has become a huge industry in recent years, with 93 million people using Uber on a monthly basis in the last quarter of 2020. But how does it work with insurance? If you drive for a rideshare company, you may already know that your personal car insurance policy typically does not cover business use… Read More
How to buy a car with the pandemic in mind
As a consumer, buying a car is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and with good reason: the consequences of an auto purchase — how it will meet your needs as well as the long-term financial considerations — are enormous. In fact, buying a car is often the second biggest purchase you’ll… Read More
In an accident but didn’t get the other driver’s information?
It happened: you got in an accident, and to make matters worse, you didn’t get the other driver’s information. Maybe this accident was a hit-and-run, where someone left the scene after a collision without stopping. Maybe you were flustered from the accident itself and simply forgot to ask for the other driver’s info. Or maybe… Read More
How to make a claim against someone else’s insurance
Car insurance is designed to protect you in the case of an accident. However, it’s also designed to protect you in a situation where you aren’t directly at-fault. Even if you’re a cautious driver with an excellent driving record, there’s always a chance that you’ll be involved in an accident caused by another driver. It’s… Read More