Catalytic converter theft
Posted: August 11, 2023
Catalytic converter theftCatalytic converter theft: Your questions answered Catalytic converters are some of the most expensive car parts due to the precious metals inside them. Unfortunately, the valuable metals that make catalytic converts work also make them tempting to thieves—especially when they find vehicles whose owners haven't done anything to protect them. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), 21 people were charged or arrested in...
Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Air Conditioning?
Posted: August 16, 2022
Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Air Conditioning?Driving a car with no A/C can be miserable during the hot summer months, particularly during a heatwave. As important as it is to your comfort and that of your passengers, automotive air conditioning can be expensive to repair or replace when it breaks down or malfunctions. In many cases, when the A/C malfunctions it is considered normal wear-and-tear and not covered by auto insurance...
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety TipsAmericans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....
The Five Types of Insurance Every College Student Needs
Posted: July 16, 2021
The Five Types of Insurance Every College Student NeedsParents face many challenges in preparing a child for college. The process generally starts in the junior year, including monitoring grades, applying for scholarships and grants, and visiting various college campuses. The focus on college can become an all-consuming task. Once a college is chosen, and your child is accepted, a new set of challenges arises. One neglected area to add to the college "to-do"...
Before Your Last Summer Road Trip, Check Your Car Insurance
Posted: July 1, 2021
Before Your Last Summer Road Trip, Check Your Car InsuranceIf you are planning a last summer road trip, your insurance matters more than ever. An auto accident is most likely to occur in the summer months, with August and September topping the list, as reported by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The streets, roads, and highways are busy, with drivers operating large RVs who may be unfamiliar with the area or be...