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Tips to help keep your car running properly in the summer heat

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...

Driving with a named driver auto policy in Texas? The new year means new changes are heading your way.

If you currently hold a named driver auto insurance policy in Texas, changes are coming down the road in 2020. Effective January 1, named driver policies will be prohibited in Texas by House Bill 259. What’s a named driver policy? A named driver policy provides auto coverage to drivers listed on the policy—but doesn’t provide coverage for household members who aren’t named. If a vehicle...

How an ignition interlock device can help you get back on track

You made a mistake behind the wheel and are convicted of a DUI/OWI. Now you need to get your life in order. Installing an ignition interlock may be one step in helping you get started. What’s an ignition interlock device? An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer for your car. You have to blow into the device in order to start the car’s engine. If...

SR22 insurance explained

What is an SR-22? Due to some unfavorable driving habits, you might’ve been told you need to get an SR 22. Great. What’s that? And what does it have to do with my car insurance or insurance coverage? In basic terms, an SR-22 is a certificate of insurance that shows you’re meeting your state’s car insurance requirements for a specified amount of time. It shows...

10 ways to get cheap auto insurance

We all want to save money. And we’d all like to know how to save on car insurance premiums. Here is a quick look at 10 ways you can pay less to a car insurance company now and in the future: Improve your credit score: Credit scores play a factor in your insurance score, which factors into your insurance rates. Look for additional discounts: Your...