Tips to help keep your car running properly in the summer heat
Posted: August 26, 2020
This summer, drivers in the U.S. are taking more long trips than they were before the pandemic, according to the Maryland Transportation Institute. While the high temperatures of summer—on their own—can pose a threat to your vehicle’s working condition, hazards are heightened when more vehicles are on the road. We’re sharing maintenance tips to help keep your car running smoothly through the summer’s heat—and help...
Am I Required To Have Homeowners Insurance?
Posted: August 16, 2020
There is no law that says you have to purchase homeowners insurance if you own a home, as stated by the Insurance Information Institute (III). However, very few home buyers can pay cash upfront for such an expensive purchase. Most people will need to finance most of the cost of a home, and that means going to a mortgage lender. As a condition for obtaining...
Rain and motorcycle riding: How you can stay safe
Posted: August 5, 2020
As motorcyclists, we understand the call of the open road. We seek the joys of natural-world experiences and desire more than air-conditioned car rides enduring—at best—the scent of cardboard pine trees dangling from rearview mirrors. While we welcome nature’s open-air sights and smells, there are admittedly some uncontrollable elements that we face on the road. Consider rain—its scent usually reaches our nostrils just before it...
Will My Auto Insurance Cover Me If I Drive Across The U.S. Border?
Posted: August 1, 2020
Your personal auto insurance policy provides protection against liability, bodily injury, and property damage in case you are involved in an accident in the U.S. But what happens if your travels take you into Canada, Mexico, or beyond? Are you still covered once you cross the U.S. border? The answer depends on which country you are driving to. Yes, if your trip is to Canada....
Planning Your Driving Route For Maximum Efficiency
Posted: July 16, 2020
Whether you are taking a vacation road trip or commuting from home to work and back, it is smart to plan your route. Careful planning can help you minimize fuel costs and driving time and maximize enjoyment, safety, and efficiency. How To Find The Most Efficient Driving Route Avoid Left Turns The best route to travel is not always “as the crow flies,” or the...