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What Really Affects My Auto Insurance Premiums?

There are a number of myths and urban legends that have developed over the years about car insurance. People have spread the word that a wide variety of characteristics will affect your car insurance premiums,...

How to Stay Safe on the Road

With growing traffic congestion, it is becoming more difficult to drive safely, and these risks are compounded in August, the long-running most dangerous month to drive. With car accidents being a major cause of stress,...

August is the Most Dangerous Month on the Road: What Causes Accidents?

For many years now, the month of August has been the deadliest driving month of the year in America. 60,976 accidents were reported in 2016, and the number of deaths continue to rise each year....

7 Important Tips for Summer Car Cleaning

Let's face it: summer car cleaning in the heat can make it harder and less motivating to do it consistently. But luckily, keeping your car in prime condition does not have to be so difficult...

How to Get Better Gas Mileage in the Summer Heat

Not all drivers know this, but the outside temperatures can affect your fuel economy. Though hot weather can improve your fuel economy, many drivers might see a decrease in their gas mileage during the summer...

The Best Connecticut Spots for a Summer Road Trip

Whether you're a Connecticut native or a visitor swinging through the state this summer, there's a lot of fun to be had here. Connecticut is full of both fascinating American history and vast natural expanses,...

How a DUI Will Affect Your Car Insurance

The dangers and repercussions of driving under the influence are well-known, but people continue to take the risk. Those who are fortunate enough to survive with only a DUI conviction do not only need to...

Taking a Memorial Day Weekend Trip? Tips for Holiday Car Rentals

The holiday weekend is almost upon us, and it's likely that many of you are planning trips with your family or friends. If you are looking to rent a car either at your destination or...

Tips to Prevent Your Car from Overheating This Summer

Take good care of your car on a regular basis to help avoid future hassles. A happy car will equal happy passengers and a very happy driver, and one of the ways that you can...

The Best Time to Get a Car Insurance Quote

It is always a prudent idea to check in on your insurance policies on an annual basis, just to be clear on the current status and if there are any updates to your policy or...

Top 6 Tips for Buying a Car Online

This series of blogs has focused on car buying, selling and leasing tips. Whether you’re in the market to lease a new vehicle or you want to purchase a car via an online dealership department,...

Selling Your Car Online: 6 Foolproof Tips

In these series of blogs, we’ve shared some insightful tips for how to lease a vehicle with favorable terms and we also dived deeper into the mistakes you can easily avoid during the leasing process....

Leasing a Car? Avoid These Common Mistakes

In our last blog, we gave you some key insights into negotiating leasing terms that are favorable to you. Leasing is a great option if you like to upgrade your vehicle every few years and...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Battery Maintenance

Fall Vehicular Safety > Inspecting Your Battery In this series of blogs, we’re covering the best ways to prepare your vehicle for fall. We’ve already touched on the basics, including how to take care of...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Tire Safety

Fall Vehicular Safety > Checking Your Tires In our previous blog, we mentioned some of the most important ways to prepare your vehicle for fall. With plummeting temperatures and more roadside risks, now is the time...

Car Tips: Maintenance & Damage Prevention

Cars are a necessity for our commuting needs, but their maintenance is often overlooked. Whether you use your vehicle every day or only on occasion, there are some maintenance tips that need to be considered to...