Auto Insurance

“Stay Alive” During the Holiday Season The holiday season brings love, family time, travel, and parties. However, if you aren’t cautious, it can also bring stress and anxiety, especially if something unfortunate happens while traveling. With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, more people are on the road in their personal cars. The increase in traffic raises the likelihood of being involved in an auto accident. Despite the congestion, you can prepare and take steps to avoid accidents and “stay alive” during the holiday season.   5 Safety Measures for the Holiday Hustle Outfit Your Vehicle Planning your trip includes preparing your vehicle with essential items before hitting the road. Make sure you pack: A fully [...]

If You Receive Notice That Your N.C. Auto Liability Insurance is Ceded, Will You Know What It Means? If you own or operate a vehicle in North Carolina, you are required to carry auto liability insurance. While this may sound straightforward, it can be more challenging than expected. A poor driving record with multiple accidents or violations can create obstacles to obtaining or maintaining N.C. auto insurance. A tarnished driving record may lead an insurer to cede your auto liability insurance. But if you receive notice that your N.C. auto liability insurance is ceded, will you know what it means? In most cases, auto insurance coverage cannot be denied. However, if your insurer determines that [...]

Loaning Your Car- A Good Idea?  Loaning your car - a good idea? It seems harmless enough to hand your keys over to someone who asks to use your car until an auto accident occurs. That's when the confusion sets in, and you may reconsider whether that was a good idea after all. If you aren't clear on the coverage issues that may arise when someone else drives your car, you may want to read on. Assume for a moment that a friend or neighbor asks to use your car for the day to pick up children from school and run a few errands. If that person causes an auto accident you may not realize [...]

Being Prepared to Handle a Total Loss  Regardless of how careful you are, accidents can still happen and when they do, stress abounds.  It is never convenient to incur auto damages, but what if your car is rendered a total loss?  With rising costs of auto repair/replacement parts, along with soaring labor fees, a total loss may not be as surprising as it once was.  Being prepared to handle a total loss situation won’t prevent accidents but can help reduce stress and help you get back on the road as soon as possible.  Imagine having a car that is only a year old when someone hits you in the rear.  You get out and inspect [...]

Saving Money As Your Car Ages  Just a few years ago you purchased a car that was brand new, but as the years have gone by and the mileage has increased, you may find your N.C. auto insurance policy may need to be adjusted.  When you drove out of the car lot, you most likely took out full auto coverage, either by choice or required, depending on whether there was a lien on the car.  This full auto protection was necessary then, but is it now or are you paying for some coverages you no longer need?  Saving money as your car ages is indeed possible if you are aware of some key tips.  N.C. [...]