Category: Car Sense
15 Signs It Might Be Time to Have an Insurance Agent
Posted: March 9, 2021
15 Signs It Might Be Time to Have an Insurance AgentWhy do you need an insurance agent? Insurance agents are professionals who know the nuances of the industry. Although you can shop for quotes, policies, or endorsements by yourself, it’s best to have an expert by your side to help you understand the best coverage options for you and your family. (Related: 9 Life Changes to Tell Your Insurance Agent About) Here are some advantages...
What to Know Before Buying a Minivan
Posted: February 25, 2021
What to Know Before Buying a MinivanWe bought our first minivan in 2017. When signing the paperwork, I knew my single, 22-year-old self would have shed a tear. But I was determined. Our son was about 18 months old, and we knew we wanted more kids. With our families living an hour or more away, trips to visit grandma and grandpa usually included bags upon bags upon portable cribs upon the...
IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2021
Posted: February 24, 2021
IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2021For safety-conscious drivers, the 2021 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK awards represent a wealth of choices. Each year, the IIHS, a nonprofit research and education organization, conducts tests to determine which vehicles do the best job of protecting people in the most common kinds of crashes — front, side, rollover, and rear. Vehicles must also score well in front crash prevention and headlights. The...
Should You Leave Your Wipers Up or Down When It Snows?
Posted: February 11, 2021
Should You Leave Your Wipers Up or Down When It Snows?If you live in an area that’s accustomed to winter weather, it’s a familiar sight: Cars parked with their windshield wipers pointed up, saluting the sky. Some people say lifting your wipers can help prevent damage to the rubber wiper blades while others are skeptical, and it’s long been a topic of debate. Like choosing which direction to hang the toilet paper roll (over or...
The Ultimate Guide to Winter Road Trips
Posted: February 4, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Winter Road TripsCourtesy of COVID-19, airlines had their own unwelcome layover last year. According to data from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the number of U.S. flyers dropped by more than 95% in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. And while airline travel restrictions have largely been lifted, the number of people booking a flight is still around 60% lower than this time last year. But...