It's important to be prepared for anything on your road trip.

12 tips so you can have the best road trip ever this summer

Now that summer’s here, you might be planning on going on a road trip with the family. Whether you’re visiting relatives or exploring a new city and playing tourist, road trips can always turn into a bit of an adventure – perhaps more of an adventure than you were bargaining for. Road trips can be tons of fun, but if something goes wrong the fun can evaporate before you can say, “flat tire.” Check out the following road trip tips so that you can have the best road trip ever this summer.

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You can get gap insurance to cover the difference between the balance on your loan and the value of your car.

What is gap insurance and do I need it for my new car?

Buying a new car is exciting. It’s easy to spend hours daydreaming about make, model, and accessories. And of course, there’s that new car smell. But there’s an important catch when you buy a new vehicle – the value depreciates the second you leave the dealer’s lot. It’s an unfortunate reality that all car owners have to face. But it’s a reality that can be managed with a type of car insurance called gap insurance.

Wondering what that is? Great – we’re going to explain what gap insurance is and whether or not you actually need it.

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When you're buying a new car, you will most likely have to show the dealer proof of insurance for it before driving away.

6 things you need to know about insurance when you’re buying a car

The long-awaited day has arrived: you’re finally going to get a car. You’re ready to hit the road in your new wheels. But then you remember something that slipped through the cracks in the flurry of test drives, online research, and decisions about paint color, make, and model: you’re going to need car insurance for your new ride. Thing is, you have your heart set on going to the dealership and getting the car ASAP. But the thought of the insurance is still weighing on you.

Well, we’ve got six things you need to know about insurance when you’re buying a car so you’ll be ready to drive away from the dealership with the coverage you need.

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A car insurance myth is that car insurance for women can cost less than insurance for men.

Does car insurance for women really cost less than car insurance for men?

There are many car insurance myths that are full of bologna, but there is one that actually holds a little bit of truth (well, depending on the circumstances.) Have you ever heard that there’s a difference between the rates women pay for car insurance and the rates men pay for car insurance? Maybe you’ve wondered if that’s actually accurate. Maybe you’ve doubted that such a thing could be.

But here’s the truth of the matter:

Car insurance for women is often less expensive than car insurance for men.

There is a good amount of reasoning behind it – it’s not an arbitrary trend (because nothing in insurance is arbitrary.) And note that we say often. It’s not a rule that’s true for everyone everywhere. We’ll explain why car insurance for women might cost less than car insurance for men, and we’ll explain how you can get lower car insurance rates regardless of your gender.

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We're going to debunk twelve car insurance myths.

Debunking 12 car insurance myths: The truth about auto insurance

Good information is hard to find. When it comes to insurance, and car insurance in particular, there are a lot of myths and rumors out there. And a lot of them sound completely reasonable when you apply a certain type of logic to them. However, as is the case with much gossip, these myths are not the real truth about auto insurance. We’re going to have some fun debunking twelve car insurance myths.

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Physical damage coverage (collision coverage and comprehensive coverage) helps you protect your car.

Auto insurance: What are collision coverage and comprehensive coverage?

If you’ve ever had to get auto insurance, you might have noticed that there are an awful lot of coverages out there for cars. At first, you may have thought, it’s a car – how complicated can it be to insure? Then you quickly realized that those were famous last words. There are quite a few choices you have to make when it comes to insuring your vehicle. A couple of the coverages you may have noticed are collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. We’ll explain what those are and how they can protect you.

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You can save money on your auto insurance with these tips.

7 easy tips for how to save money on car insurance

The time has come – time to make your auto insurance payment. If you cringe every time you need to pay your auto insurance bill, you’re probably looking for ways to save money on auto insurance – and we don’t blame you! Car insurance has gotten very expensive. Of course, it’s essential to have proper auto insurance when you hit the road, but that doesn’t mean you should have to break the bank to get it. We have some tips on how to save money on car insurance.

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Auto insurance rates may increase in 2018 in Georgia.

2018 Forecast: Auto insurance rates on the rise…again

The adage “success comes at a price” is particularly poignant when it affects a company AND its customers. Rising to the pinnacle of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) list of top insurance companies in the U.S.*, State Farm Insurance assures its customers that they are “more than just a policy number.” Unfortunately, in the face of a growing trend in costly car accidents and several wildly disastrous natural events such as hurricanes and wildfires in 2017, those policy numbers will likely see a hefty rate hike in 2018.

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Check out our tips for driving safely in snow.

Winter weather: 10 simple tips for how to drive in the snow safely

Okay, it’s official – winter has come early. The snow has arrived, and that means it’s time to brush up on tips for safe winter driving and driving in snow. The roads can get slick and visibility can go way down, so it’s important to take it easy and stay safe. Since we know that driving in snow may not be something you do every day, we’ve got some tips to help you stay safe behind the wheel in the snow.

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Make sure to take care of your car's tires.

The importance of maintaining the tires on your car

Have you ever thought about just how many hours you spend in the car every week? You might log quite a few miles, which makes it very important to keep up with car maintenance. One part of the car that needs to be properly tended to are the tires. Taking good care of your tires can help you stay safer on the road. We’ll go over why tire tread depth, tire alignment and balance, tire rotation, and pressure are so crucial to the health of your vehicle.

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