Car Accident

Dashcam for Cars: Is It Worth It?

  Dashcam for Cars: Is It Worth It? By Russ Heaps 05/30/2023 12:00pm   Quick Facts About Dashcams Anyone who has spent time surfing YouTube and other video-posting sites is probably aware of dashcams, or dashboard cameras. The devices are responsible for thousands of videos of accidents, police-motorist encounters, foul weather incidents, and so forth. According […]

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Is It Safe To Drive a Car Damaged in a Flood?

  Is It Safe To Drive a Car Damaged in a Flood? By Nick Kurczewski 07/13/2023 12:01pm Quick Facts About Flooded Cars and Safety Widespread flooding in Vermont is a recent example of catastrophic weather that leaves hundreds of ruined automobiles after the water recedes. If you live in a hurricane zone, you might experience torrential

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What should I do if my vehicle is totaled?

  What should I do if my vehicle is totaled? By Rick Kranz 12/12/2018 6:26pm Your vehicle is totaled. You call your insurance agent and quickly realize the settlement that is still to be determined likely will dictate your options and replacement vehicle. Listed below are insights into how an insurance company decides if a vehicle

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If I Don’t Have a Car, Do I Need Auto Insurance?

  If I Don’t Have a Car, Do I Need Auto Insurance? By Jennifer Brozic 09/08/2023 4:01pm Quick Facts About Non-Owners Car Insurance Nearly every state requires drivers to have liability coverage before they get behind the wheel. But not everyone who uses a driver’s license owns a car. So, how do you know if you need

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Recalls 101: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe

  Recalls 101: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe By Russ Heaps 09/25/2023 4:00pm Car Recalls Quick Facts If your car did not get caught up in the recalls involving the millions of vehicles with faulty airbags a few years ago, you should consider yourself lucky. Many of your family, friends, and neighbors didn’t escape it.

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Daytime Running Lights: What are They and Why You Need Them

  Daytime Running Lights: What are They and Why You Need Them By Russ Heaps 07/18/2022 12:00pm Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We may never know the answer to this question, but there are others to address — such as whether you really need daytime running lights (DRLs) on your vehicle. We’re a little

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Snow Tires Guide: Everything You Need To Know

  Snow Tires Guide: Everything You Need To Know By Sean Tucker 02/06/2023 4:00pm   Snow Tires Quick Tips The phrase “where the rubber meets the road” describes the moment you put a theory to the test. It’s particularly appropriate when winter driving gets serious and snow tires become necessary. Your car may be a 3,000-plus-pound

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Are Winter Tires Worth the Cost?

  Are Winter Tires Worth the Cost? By Renee Valdes 09/19/2023 1:51pm Many drivers have the misconception that a winter tire’s sole benefit over an all-season tire is better traction in the snow. Think again. Tests conducted by Canada’s Traffic Injury Research Foundation showed that winter tires provide superior traction, braking, and cornering in all cold weather driving

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Does It Cost More for Electric Car Insurance?

  Does It Cost More for Electric Car Insurance? By Chantel Wakefield 05/10/2023 4:00pm   Quick Tips on Electric Cars Insurance Costs There’s more to owning an electric vehicle than just skipping trips to the gas station. Among the many factors to consider are operating costs (which can be lower) and insurance (which can be higher). Are

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Our Favorite Electric Car Safety Features and Brands That Offer Them

  Our Favorite Electric Car Safety Features and Brands That Offer Them By Russ Heaps 07/07/2022 12:00pm With electric vehicles representing the future of mobility and cutting-edge technology, we might believe each one offers a full suite of the latest safety and driver-assist features. Well, some do, and some don’t. Moreover, price doesn’t necessarily indicate what level of

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