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What You Need to Do to Prepare Your Vehicle for the Fall and Winter

Fall is among us! It's time to prepare for Halloween and Thanksgiving, and it is also time to prepare your car for colder, more hazardous weather. Getting a jump start on this task can help ensure...

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,...

Looking for a Fun Connecticut Adventure This Fall? Try These!

Are you looking for exciting adventures to take part in this fall? Connecticut won't leave you hanging! There are a wide variety of adventures to enjoy, whether you're looking for an active adventure or a...

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...

The Personal Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have

There are a few basic personal insurance policies that everyone should have in order to keep themselves safe and protected. Those in Hartford, Connecticut may be pleased to know that Byrnes Agency covers the beautiful...

Questions to Ask Your Agent about Your Auto Insurance

It can help you out tremendously to be as informed as you possibly can about your auto insurance. It may be a required coverage, but you have the right to know about every detail and...

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....