Monthly 4 Point Safety Check

To ensure you're driving a safe vehicle, take a few minutes to conduct this monthly Four-Point Safety Check. Your car and your safety may be riding on it!

Car Pooling

Environmental considerations, traffic congestion, convenience, need to reduce driver stress, inadequate public transportation, absence or cost of parking are all aspects that contribute to commuters developing motorist organizations or car pools. Parents use such measures to transport kids to school, sporting activities and extracurricular activities. It's also typical for students owning a motor vehicle to carry classmates back and forth between home and school.

All About Car Insurance

Car insurance isn't a really difficult matter once you understand some basic principles and fundamentals.  It can be mandatory in numerous states such as New York. There are actually various legal guidelines controlling the NY automobile insurance marketplace.  It can be among your household's greatest expenditures.  It is focused on having to pay money in case of unanticipated damages or injuries to you or your vehicle.

How Come No One Uses Snow Tires?

One of the smartest things anyone can do is invest a little money in snow tires. Most people have gotten either lazy or too cheap to buy and use snow tires in the winter, claiming their "all season radials" will do the trick. Well they won't.
Snow tires have tread patterns specifically designed to dig down and bite into snow, and they're made from softer rubber that retains flexibility in cold weather. This allows the tire to better conform to the surface of the road. This is why snow tires keep a better grip on snowy and slushy surfaces than regular all season radials. Modern automobile safety technologies like antilock brakes, electronic stability or traction control, and all wheel drive cannot do their jobs if the tires can't maintain their grip on the road surface.
So for better automobile safety and to prevent potential insurance claims, spend a few extra dollars on safety and get snow tires for the winter.

No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road

One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers and your car.

The following tips can help you stay safe when faced with treacherous roads:

New Car Purchase And Insurance

One way to avoid sticker shock or buyer’s remorse when purchasing a new car is to consider expenses you may encounter down the road.
For instance, experts say that while most people anticipate the purchase price, taxes and registration fees associated with a vehicle, many forget that the insurance they need to protect their vehicle could come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are ways to keep insurance costs down while maintaining the type and amount of coverage a new car typically requires.
To help consumers control car costs—from sticker price to insurance premiums—The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies offers these tips:

Check Out This AAA Video Regarding Road Rage

Online NY State Defensive Driving Classes

New Car Safety Features Save Lives and Money

Statistics show that you are more far more likely to be in a car crash than to be hit by lightning or be the victim of a crime. Alas, you are also more likely to get into a car accident than win the lottery.  Just ask your local Walden NY insurance agent.

Given that the risk may be as high as 1 in 4 according to some estimate for being involved in such an unfortunate event, it makes sense to take all reasonable measures lower your risk. These measures can include both HOW you drive, e.g., defensive driving, not drinking and driving, and WHAT you drive, e.g., choosing a safer car.

New Car Buyer Shopping Strategies

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New car shopping isn't what it used to be. It can be a lot of fun, especially if you’re a car enthusiast. But others can find the experience stressful and or tedious. Either way, there’s a lot to think about. According to a survey of car shoppers, overall purchase price is the most important factor when shopping for a new car (46 percent), followed by make and model (31 percent).

Four Ways to Lower Car Insurance Premiums for Teenagers

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 Car insurance costs more for teens. That’s just a fact, as most parents and teens know.   But are you aware of all the ways that you could save big bucks on those policy premiums with a teen driver? If you want low cost car insurance in New York for your teen, there are some things you should know!

 Teens may grumble that it isn’t fair that they have to pay more for car insurance, but the bottom line for insurance companies is that the average teen, statistically speaking, is a bigger risk than the average mature driver. 

How to Wash Your Car and Protect Its Value

Nothing grabs my attention faster than a classic car, especially when it’s stopped right next to me at a traffic signal. Who could miss the glistening, fire-engine red 1974 Triumph TR4 purring in anticipation of the light change?

Even though I don’t own one, I love classic cars. I really admire how some folks start taking excellent care of their cars from the outset. Of course the rest of us can do that even if our wheels are not considered “collectible.” Think how much longer your car would last—and how much more you would enjoy driving it—if it looked “good as new” for years.