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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
The safest cars on the market of 2021
It should come as no surprise that at Elephant, safety is one of our top priorities. We’re a car insurance company, after all, and we want our clients to be as safe as possible on the road. So much so that we even reward policyholders who haven’t had accidents in a while with our Responsible… 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
Winter Driving Safety Tips | How to Stay Safe in Dangerous Conditions
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… Read More
Insurance Bundling 101
“Bundling”. “Multi-policy plans”. You’ve probably heard these terms tossed around in insurance commercials and on your own provider’s websites and social media pages. We know you probably have some understanding of what insurance bundling means. Then again, sometimes everyone wants to ask the same questions but may be too afraid to admit what they don’t… Read More
10 car insurance terms you need to know
To help familiarize you with the basics of car insurance, we’ve put together a list of some of the terms you’ll most need to know.
Ways to save when adding a teen driver to your policy
To save money, many families add their newly licensed teenagers to their existing auto insurance policy as opposed to taking out a new one. However, there are several other ways in which you can save money on premiums.
Open Enrollment: A Great Time to Check Car Insurance
It is that time of year again–open enrollment season, which runs through December 15 in 2020. The fourth quarter of the year is the time when people are making decisions for the next year, in this case, 2021. In households across the country, people are spending the open enrollment period evaluating medical insurance options, the… Read More
Auto Insurance for College Students
We get it—researching auto insurance for college students for the first time can be overwhelming. Between the hidden fees and the jargon, navigating the landscape can be confusing in some scenarios—and downright frustrating in others. That’s why we’ve created this guide. Whether you’re looking to buy your own insurance, or need to be added to… Read More
Ergonomics: What they are and how they affect your drive.
If you’ve ever bought a car, you most likely went on a few test drives to see how each car suited you. It’s important that your car drive well of course, but there’s a chance you may have been unconsciously testing for more. Every time you get behind the wheel, you’re responding to the design… Read More
Uncovering Important Features of Your Car
What are the Important Features of Your Car? 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… Read More