Car Ownership

Buying your first car can feel like a rite of passage, and that special moment is something many of us get to enjoy. With 289 million vehicles on the road and 17 million vehicles bought each year, it’s clear America is a car-loving country. From car clubs where enthusiasts can congregate and compare rides to racetracks to watch the latest NASCAR, IndyCar and other races, … Read More

Does this sound familiar? Your tires are getting worn, so you get all new tires for your vehicle. Shortly thereafter, new brakes. And then, upon returning home from the brake shop, your insurance bill for the next six months just happens to be in the mailbox. Fabulous. More than just the initial price Vehicle ownership is much more than the initial purchase and fuel costs. … Read More

You’ve made your final vehicle payment – congratulations! That is an exciting step as a vehicle owner, and one you should be proud of. Now, you may be wondering when you’ll receive your title. Great question! Let’s take a look at the journey your title is about to take on its way to you. Ensure your information is updated Have you moved or otherwise updated … Read More

Ahhh, summertime. Warmer weather, barbecues, flip-flops and swimming pools. This time of year, people across the United States typically load up the car and hit the highway to enjoy one of the great traditions of the season … the road trip. Prepare for happy travels As you head out this year, be sure you don’t get stuck with maintenance issues in the middle of your … Read More

It is estimated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that it takes most people 45 hours of lessons to learn how to drive, plus an additional 22 hours of practicing on average. As young drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 years old account for around 6.4% (13.3 million) of total drivers on the road, we have decided to investigate which states … Read More

As you make and carry out your New Year’s resolutions this year, why not take those good intentions on the road? Here are eight simple ways to become a safer, more confident driver in 2022 and beyond. Drive defensively One of the best ways to drive safely is to drive defensively, which means always being aware of what others are doing around you and expecting … Read More

It’s easy to jump in the car and just drive, but when you’re taking a road trip, or even starting a new commute, a little planning goes a long way. Calculating the gas cost of your trip is a smart trick to budget travel expenses, and there are a couple of routes you can take. One is doing it by hand, which can be completed … Read More