Protecting Against Car Theft
Posted: November 28, 2017
Like most car owners, you probably don't worry much about car theft. You get behind the wheel, drive to work, home or school, and park. After all, car theft only happens in bad neighborhoods, right? In reality, car thefts can occur anywhere in the country, no matter your state, city or community. Parking on the street, in a public lot or any place with...
Liability for Accidents Involving Driverless Cars
Posted: September 1, 2017
Automated "self-driving" or "driverless" cars are not fully understood by the average U.S. motorist, as their technology has not yet been fully developed. And the use of automated vehicles already created is limited. If you are new to the concept of “self-driving” or “driverless” cars, you likely have more than a few questions: How much is handled by these vehicles' in-the-moment artificial intelligence? How much...
Driving Tips To Stay Safe During Your Summer Vacation
Posted: May 15, 2017
Longer days, warm, sunny weather, and roads free of snow and ice make summer the perfect time for vacation road trips. In fact, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) statistics reveal that more fatal traffic crashes occur over the summer months than over the winter months. Contributing factors to the increase in serious accidents during the summer include congested roads due to vacation travel with...
How Depreciation Can Affect Your Auto Insurance Premiums
Posted: March 6, 2017
The value of virtually any expensive item changes as time passes. For a high-quality bottle of wine or a rare painting, the value may increase as the item ages, but cars and other vehicles usually only depreciate, losing significant value as the years pass. There are some rare exceptions, such as antique or other collectible vehicles. With a new car, the biggest drop in value...
What You Need to Know About Leasing a Car
Posted: March 2, 2017
Leasing a car is becoming more and more popular as time goes on since leasing offers significant benefits as compared with purchasing a vehicle. Edmunds, a research publication that focuses on the automotive market, released the following data from its study last summer on leasing: The first half of 2016 saw the highest number of new car leases on record. Over the past five years,...
