Posts Tagged "Auto Insurance"
Auto Safety Tips
Cars are probably the single most popular target of crime because they are relatively easy to steal. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, about one-third of a typical comprehensive auto insurance premium goes to pay for auto theft claims. In the time it takes you to brush your teeth, a car is stolen in the United States. To put the brakes on vehicle theft, try the following prevention...
Read MoreDoes Your Car Attract Thieves
Did you know that older car models are actually more attractive to car thieves than newer ones? It’s true! The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) explains that older car models are an easier and more lucrative option for thieves who break them down and sell them for parts. To find out if your car is in danger of being stolen, check out the following list from NICB which shares the 10 most...
Read MoreDon’t Drink and Drive
Every 90 seconds, a person gets injured in an alcohol-related car accident in the United States. Every day, 28 people die in car crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver in America. Each year, more than $44 billion are spent on alcohol-related car accidents. These statistics may seem quite shocking, but luckily there are effective measures that can help prevent injuries and deaths related to alcohol-impaired driving. What’s Legal In the...
Read MoreThe Importance of Locking Up Your Car
Locking your car is easy, right? Well, it’s more complicated than you might think, especially if you are the target of thieves. Imagine this scenario: You pull into the grocery store to pick up a bottle of milk and some hamburger buns for tonight’s family meal. You are only in the store for five minutes and come out to your car to find your valuables have been stolen from your vehicle. You locked your...
Read MoreHow to React After A Crash
Getting in a small accident or fender bender can be frightening. But it’s important that you stay calm and focused. Start by making sure that everyone is okay. Then, have all involved parties get to a safe location, such as the shoulder of the road or a nearby parking lot. Once everyone is there, take the following steps to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Step 1: Get out...
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