Friday, February 7, 2014Automobile accidents happen every day. To help avoid being involved in one, it is important to understand some common causes of accidents and strategies to avoid them. Below is a list of five common causes of car accidents and some tips that every driver can follow to help avoid them. Rear-Enders READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 8, 2014Perhaps you’ve inherited an old family vehicle. Or you’re about to hand down an older car to a young driver. Maybe financial troubles are forcing you into a lower-priced vehicle. If so, you are not alone. I drive a 2003 four-door with nearly 200,000 miles on the odometer, and it’s suffered at the hands of two teens. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 30, 2013Please don’t be alarmed, but there’s a very good chance you’re paying too much for car insurance. That is, unless you’re taking advantage of every discount available to you, and you’re probably not. How can you use something you’re not even aware exists? READ MORE >>
Thursday, December 19, 2013The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and with December being one of the best months to a buy a car, it might be time to consider trading in your ride. After all, haven’t we all had that dream of walking out on Christmas morning and seeing a brand new car with a big, red bow? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 12, 2013Some drivers choose to purchase a vehicle service contract in order to protect themselves from the cost of unexpected auto repairs. A vehicle service contract, often referred to as an extended warranty, is an agreement between the car owner and the warranty company, obligating the warranty compan... READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 7, 2013Every 44 seconds — that’s how often a vehicle is stolen somewhere in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The latest statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) show that California leads the nation in auto theft figures: While the national average for car thefts increased by 1. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 14, 2013Autumn means apple cider, leaves floating to the ground, Halloween decorations — and falling temperatures. You probably plan to get your family ready for cooler weather by taking that winter wardrobe out of storage, turning on the heater for the first time and making hearty stews for dinner instead of light summer salads. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 11, 20131. Review your budget If you were involved in a car accident, could you cover your $500 deductible? Picking higher limits has its pros and cons. Higher deductibles lower your Arlington car insurance policy premiums, because you are assuming more of the financial risk. However, with risk sometimes comes regret. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 12, 2013 It’s a familiar formula: when a teen starts driving, the family’s insurance rate skyrockets. Insurance companies see new teen drivers as a greater risk of liability, and with good reason—according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), teens are 3 times more likely to get into a car accident than drivers over 20 years of age. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 24, 2013Handing your car keys to another driver, even for a quick trip, can be tough. Especially once these numerous (and, frankly, frightening) thoughts start whirling through your head: Are they going to position my seat all wrong? Are they going to ride the clutch too hard? Are they going to reset my favorite radio station to polka? READ MORE >>
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