Do You Barely Use Your RV? Don’t Forget Maintenance

If you own an RV and haven’t found the time to get it on the road much during the last few years, it’s important that you continue maintaining the vehicle. Ideally, you should be parking it in a covered area, but that’s not always possible depending on the space you have available. You’ll need to take special care if you are storing your RV in an uncovered area, where it is exposed to the elements 24/7.

New Michigan Distracted Driving Law in Effect                     

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill making it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan. With the bill signing, Michigan becomes the 26th state in the U.S. to establish hands-free driving laws.

Do Roundabouts Make You Nervous? Follow These Tips

More cities and towns throughout the United States are replacing four-way intersections with roundabouts to help with traffic flow and reduce the chances of accidents. While navigating a roundabout can be daunting and confusing for many people, it’s in your best interest (and that of others on the road) that you learn how to safely drive in one.

Reducing Your Risk When Driving at Night          

Driving at night is more dangerous, even though there is often less traffic than during daylight hours. In fact, nighttime crashes are three times more fatal than those that occur during the day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Have You Checked If Your Car Is Subject to Recall?

Over the past five years, 150 million vehicles have been recalled by manufacturers in the U.S. It’s great that regulators and auto makers are constantly looking for issues that can cause danger to drivers and passengers, and recalls have likely saved thousands of lives. The problem is that not all drivers are taking the recalls seriously.

4 Towing Scams and How to Avoid Them – and Fight Back                     

For many Americans, a vehicle is like a second home. When it is involved in an accident or breaks down, the next step towards getting it back on the road is to call a towing company. Although the majority of towing companies are reputable and honest, some may try to scam consumers. From inflated rates to fictitious fees, there are several ways that dishonest companies take advantage of unassuming consumers.

The High Cost of a Drunk Driving Arrest

More than 10,000 people die every year in car accidents that involve at least one driver who is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. And while the number of accidents involving alcohol is in the tens of thousands, about 1.5 million people are arrested annually for driving under the influence, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Common Insurance Myths - Busted          

Two of the most common myths about insurance are that red cars cost more to insure and that houses should be insured for their real market value. However, red cars do not always cost more to insure, and houses should generally be insured based on how much it would cost to rebuild them. Because rebuilding costs can vary greatly from one area of the country to another, some homes may be significantly under-insured or even over-insured.

Do You Need Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage?

In auto insurance, there are two main types of physical damage losses to your car: losses caused by collision and losses not caused by collision. The auto insurance coverages for these two types of losses are often referred to as collision coverage and comprehensive coverage.

Cruising Green: 5 Tips for More Eco-Friendly Driving                     

With climate change concerns growing, some people have started taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint while behind the wheel. While you can go all in and buy an electric vehicle, there are actually things you can do with a gas-powered car that will use less fuel and reduce its emissions. With a little know-how and the right tech, you can play a part in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.