Advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS) aim to save lives and prevent injuries. Depending on your vehicle, some technology warns you of an impending crash, while others take action to avoid one. As more car manufacturers expand the use of ADAS, it's essential...
Auto and Driving Tips
100 Deadliest Days of Summer: What Parents and Teens Can Do to Stay Safe
For many teen drivers, the summer is an exciting time with new freedoms and responsibilities. Unfortunately, the risks for young drivers increase significantly between Memorial Day and Labor Day as they spend more time behind the wheel. This period has come to be...
Electric Vehicles and Charging Safety
With the global need to become more sustainable due to climate change, sales of electric cars (EVs) and hybrid vehicles continue to grow rapidly. According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual Global EV Outlook , almost 14 million new EVs were registered...
Preparing Your Car for a Hurricane
Disasters and emergencies can happen at any time, but when a hurricane or summer storm is on the horizon, there are many precautions you can take to ensure you are ready to evacuate safely, if need be, and that your vehicle is ready to go. Review insurance coverage...
Road Trip Travel Tips
Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country trip with the entire family, road trips can be a fun adventure. Before planning your trip, there are several things you might want to consider to ensure your journey is safe.Get your vehicle servicedGetting your...
When to Repair or Replace a Damaged Windshield
Whether you notice it when you first get in the car, or if it happens when you are driving, having a chipped, cracked, or damaged windshield can be a surprising and frustrating experience. Driving with any size chip or crack can compromise the safety of your...
Does Auto Insurance Cover Pothole Damage?
There’s nothing worse than driving along and bam! You hit a pothole. Potholes can occur in any climate but happen frequently in the first few months of the year in regions of the country that experience snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. When water freezes, it...
What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down
Every car owner has experienced it at one time or another. While driving along the highway, a warning light comes on your dashboard, and suddenly, your car breaks down. Or maybe you hit something in the middle of the roadway and get a flat tire. In either case, a...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Don’t Drive Impaired
The holiday season is a time to be with loved ones and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when many people are injured or killed due to impaired driving. A 2022 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examined alcohol and...