Motorcycle Buying Guide: How to Buy a Motorcycle
Posted: April 23, 2021
What’s Your Riding Style? The best bike for you will largely depend on what you want to do with it. Are you going to take your motorcycle on long cross-country trips, enjoy weekend back road cruises or commute around town? Understanding the type of riding you intend to do can help you narrow your options. Some of the most popular motorcycle categories include: Standard: These...
Beginner’s Guide to Personal Umbrella Insurance
Posted: April 16, 2021
Personal umbrella insurance serves an essential purpose, as it provides liability protection above and beyond the policy limits on your vehicle, home, or boat. Every insurance policy has limits, and personal umbrella insurance kicks in once you have exceeded those limits, expanding your protection if a claim or lawsuit is filed against you. Should I Have Personal Umbrella Insurance? One of the vital protections provided...
What Is a Multi-Point Inspection (And When Does My Car Need One)?
Posted: April 9, 2021
Why should I get a multi-point inspection? There are plenty of reasons to get a multi-point inspection. For starters, it’s a key element of preventative vehicle maintenance. Knowing the condition of your vehicle can help you catch and address potential issues before they lead to dangerous failures or costly repairs. And because most multi-point inspections evaluate your vehicle on a rating scale (green = good;...
Simple Car Maintenance Anyone Can Do
Posted: April 1, 2021
All vehicles require regular maintenance. Some maintenance you can do yourself and avoid the cost of an auto mechanic. Just like ensuring you have the best deal on your auto insurance, performing basic maintenance saves you money. Are you a dedicated do-it-yourselfer? Even if you have never done vehicle maintenance before, most of the tasks outlined below are not difficult to learn. Replace Your Air...
8 Ways to Kick Your Texting and Driving Habit
Posted: March 31, 2021
Every driver ‒ and every passenger ‒ expects to reach their destination safely. But picking up your phone to read or answer a text while you’re behind the wheel puts everyone’s safety in jeopardy. At any point during the day, it’s estimated that around 660,000 drivers are on their phones. In the U.S., texting and driving causes a quarter of all car accidents. And teen...