Tag: Auto Insurance

What Should You Do If Your Car Catches On Fire?

Posted: October 15, 2021

When it comes to auto insurance claims, car fires are relatively rare. But if you’ve ever seen a vehicle engulfed in flames, you know it can be a frightening scene. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there are about 200,000 vehicle fires each year in the United States – causing nearly $2 billion in property damage and claiming hundreds of lives. Since car...

Survey: Misplace Your Car Keys? You’re Not Alone.

Posted: October 14, 2021

Car keys are one of the top items people lose the most. How do you keep track of yours? Our recent survey of more than 2,300 respondents shows us where people commonly keep their keys (and how they find them if they go missing.) Check out the infographic below to see the results. Consistency is key If you frequently lose your car keys, it’s time...

Will a Speeding Ticket Affect My Car Insurance?

Posted: September 20, 2021

It’s universal: No one likes to see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Every driver knows breaking the speed limit is against the law… but that doesn’t seem to stop us. In fact, it’s estimated that 41 million speeding tickets are issued in the United States every year. But what are the impacts on your wallet after you pay the fine? Let’s...

5 Tips for Boarding the Bus Safely

Posted: September 7, 2021

When the big yellow bus swings around the corner and nears the corner bus stop, it can be an exciting moment for both kids and parents. Every year, school buses carry 25 million children to and from school across the country, according to the American School Bus Council. School buses also boast an impressive safety record: Crashes involving school buses amount to less than one percent of all...

The Surprising History of 8 Iconic Car Accessories

Posted: August 24, 2021

1950s: Fuzzy Dice A staple of 1950s “hot rod” culture, fuzzy dice can still be found hanging from the rearview mirrors of classic cars across the United States. But while these colorful plush accessories may seem like the epitome of cheesiness, their origins are less lighthearted. It’s said that placing a pair of dice on the instrument panel became a common practice for fighter pilots during...