Feb 26

One of the major points of car insurance is to make drivers feel safe, that if something happens to their cars or happens while they are in their cars, they are going to get taken care of.  Well, I can tell you for sure that having an alarm on your car is one of those thing that will certainly assist you in having lower car insurance premiums.

You have to make sure that you choose the right alarm or even anti theft device for you though.  Personally, I do not think that alarms are all that great as no one really pays attention to them in the first place.

However, if you have something like The Club, may be more beneficial, as people might break into your car but can not take it.


Feb 13

Okay – so you have asked your car insurance company what discounts they can offer, you have booked online, what are some of the other ways that you can get discounts on car insurance?  Well, by placing multiple cars under one policy or with one company – that is how.  Having at least two cars under the same policy can absolutely assist you with getting further discounts.

Another great idea is comparison shopping.  If you are looking to change out your insurance company, let them know that by comparison shopping and presenting them with the rates that you find.  If they are better than what you are getting now, they might reconsider exactly what they are offering you.

Car insurance is all a game and you just have to know how to play it – just make sure that you follow these steps and you should be just fine!


Feb 12

Asking is one way to ensure that you are getting the best discounts out there but what about booking your car insurance online?  This is the technology age right now and car insurance companies are actually looking for ways to cut costs and the internet is one way.

If you book online, a lot of the time, the car insurance company will give you a heck of a discount just because you do not have to have someone walk with you through the process.  All around, booking online is a better idea, as you not only get the discount but you actually get to do it in your own time, which is a plus for anyone that is busy.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about some of the other ways you can get quite a few discounts on you car insurance!


Nov 27

untitledBecoming impatient and stressed out is something that a lot of people do when they are driving in the snow – it is a stressful situation but you need to remember to calm down.  Eliminating the distractions and just focusing on your driving and other people’s driving will absolutely make it all that much better.

If you happen to be going on the freeway, I can tell you that it definitely pays to go extremely slow.  While you might be used to going fast, make sure that you slow it down, even if the roads are not that bad. 

Slow is always better when the snow is falling, because I can promise that you will be safer and feel better once you get to your destination.


Oct 23

erin-esurance_20090716Now that we have talked about 21st Century Insurance Company, let’s go ahead and talk about Esurance Insurance Company.  This is an insurance company that is actually fairly new in the insurance market, but it certainly has made some ground and has actually been one company that has been on the top. 

What most people don’t know is that Esurance Insurance Company is actually a member of the White Mountains Insurance Group, which is a company that has over 100 years experience and more than $19 billion in assets.  That is a lot of money and experience behind this little online insurance company.

The reason for Esurance Insurance Company is actually because they wanted people to be able to have access to their car insurance via the internet – to save time and money.  Really, it’s actually a good company and one worth taking a look into.


Oct 22

21st century insuranceCar insurance companies are difficult to come by and difficult to truly know and understand.  That is what we are here for though, to help you understand your car insurance company and make sure that you choose one that is going to fit into all of your needs.  Let’s go ahead and talk about 21st Century Insurance as a company first.

21st Century Insurance is actually an insurance company that has been serving insurance needs of individuals for since about 1958.  They have actually focused their insurance needs on families and on individuals, so that truly makes this particular company a good one. 

They also have a really unique and difficult service which is included in every single policy – free of charge and that is the 21st Century Insurance Advantage which offers 24-hour Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft Restoration Service and Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance.


Oct 17

carmechanicFinding a mechanic is a stressful process but one you have find out, you want to make sure that you take a little tour of the shop where they work.  This can honestly tell you a lot about where the mechanic works and what type of work ethic they have in the shop.

You want to look at the equipment to see if it is up to take and if they have certified technicians.  You also want to make sure that the staff is helpful and courteous and that the shop itself is neat and organized.  While these might seem like mundane things, they are actually really important.

Next, you want to test the shop – send one of your friends to see how they treat women and men differently – if they do, you will tell that this is not the shop for you.


Sep 19

commercialNow that we have discussed in detail what Commercial Car Insurance is all about – let’s talk about how you can get this particular car insurance.  Firstly, you need to have that conversation with you car insurance agent. 

You need to make sure that you discuss with them your individual needs as well as your business needs for car insurance.  You may be fortunate enough to learn that you do not really have to switch car insurance policies.

However, you might have to switch car insurance policies.  This is something that you need to be prepared for.  The first thing that you want to do is get a quote – that way you know just how much you are going to need to pay.  Remember, that you can absolutely shop around a bit, so if you do not like the quote – you don’t have to settle.


Sep 17

Commercial Car Insurance Finding the differences between car insurance policies is almost like pulling teeth.  You have to make a lot of phone calls and you have to do a heck of a lot of research online. 

Well – that is exactly what we are here for!  To help you decipher between all of the different car insurance policies out there.  For example, there is a difference between Commercial Car Insurance and personal car insurance policies but what are they?

Well, that is what I am going to go over in the next few blogs.  Firstly, you need to understand that Commercial Car Insurance is actually for vehicles that are used for commercial use.  For example, if you have a home-based business that you use your car in, you should invest in Commercial Car Insurance.  The reason … well, that is in the next blog!


Aug 13

What Accident Losses Are Compensated: TwoMental anguish is not something that you want to mess around with – at all and if you follow the steps in the last blog, you should be fine.  However, what happens to your lost income?  When you are in a car accident, you might be off of work due to absence, what about those wages?  While most car insurance companies do not cover loss wages, there are a few things that you can do.

One of the first things is that you need to prove that you were capable of getting a job but were prevented from doing so because of the accident.  That can be proved with doctor’s notes, medical documents and a number of different ways; you just want to make sure that you can actually prove it.

Taking the person responsible for your car accident to court is a big thing – however, if you have enough prove, you can absolutely win!