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Why Choose Roadside Assistance?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 11/10/2008 at 1:00 PM

With Roadside Assistance coverage, you don't have to worry about being stranded on the road.

Sometimes bumps in the road really are, well … bumps in the road. And when one of them blows out your tire at rush hour, you need more than a philosophical attitude to get back behind the wheel.

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Whose Car Should Your Kids Drive?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 8/25/2008 at 1:00 PM

Consider several factors before you allow your kids to get behind the wheel of someone else's car — or before someone gets behind the wheel of your car.

With school back in session, more students will be driving to and from school during the morning and afternoon hours. Parents know they can't monitor their kids at all times, but they can work with their kids to set ground rules before young drivers hit the road. One of these rules: What cars your kids can drive. Before you let your child drive someone else's car, or before someone outside the family drives your car, consider these factors.

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What Happens If You're Involved in an Out-of-Town Accident?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 6/23/2008 at 1:00 PM

Here's how auto insurance works if you have an accident while you're in another city or state.

It's a given that any time you get on the road and drive, there's a chance you could be involved in a car accident. If you're in another city or state, factor in unfamiliar streets, road signs, traffic and driving patterns, and your risk is even higher. Though they may not happen often, out-of-town accidents do occur. If you're involved in one, here are a few things to know.

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Should you buy insurance from a rental car company?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 6/16/2008 at 1:00 PM

If you're renting a car, think about what you need before you purchase supplemental insurance or a damage waiver.

Whether you're on a trip and need transportation in a different city or your car is in the shop and you need a set of wheels to get to work and back, chances are you'll need to rent a car. That's the easy part. But, if you're like many of us, it becomes more difficult when you're faced with the decision of whether to purchase the additional insurance or damage waiver often offered by the rental car company.

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Will a BUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rate?

Posted by Allison Ruuska on 6/2/2008 at 1:00 PM

If you're caught operating a boat under the influence and receive a BUI, will it affect what you pay for auto insurance?

You may know it's possible to receive a DUI or DWI while driving a car, but did you know that you can receive a BUI for operating a boat under the influence? It's true. In fact, regardless of what state you live in, it's illegal to operate a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The consequence of doing so is a BUI, or Boating Under the Influence.

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