The knights in shining armor of fairy tale fame wouldn’t be so brilliant without their noble steeds. The same can be said for today’s road warriors, whether commuting or vacation-bound. Motorists are getting the most out of their car-buying dollar, when you consider that the average age of cars on …
Read More »How To Keep Your Tires Going Strong All Summer
The tires on your vehicle wheels are literally rubber that meets the road, and for better or worse, the summertime can be your tires’ worst enemy. High heat and humidity, extended travels on the road, and road construction projects require us to engage in the summer tire care if we …
Read More »The Safest Cars For New Teen Drivers
Teen drivers pose a special risk on the road. Their lack of experience and risk-taking behavior, such as speeding or texting and driving, increase the likelihood of accidents, including fatalities resulting from those accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), teen drivers have crash rates nearly four …
Read More »Do it yourself motorcycle maintenance
As gray, gloomy days give way to blue skies and sunshine, you might find yourself looking longingly at that motorcycle gathering dust in your garage. Beautiful weather just has a way of making you want to bring your bike back out on the road. And we don’t blame you! But …
Read More »10 safe driving scholarship options to apply to
Nothing is more important than being a safe driver on the road. Distracted driving and drunk driving have enormous consequences not only for you as a driver, but for your family and other people on the road. Because it impacts thousands of Americans every year, particularly teens who account for …
Read More »What is a lienholder?
There’s nothing more exciting than buying a car. Whether it’s your first car, a second car, or a car purchased later in life, there’s nothing like the thrill of picking out, test driving, and then driving your car off the lot. Because cars cost a hefty sum — up front …
Read More »Leasing a Car vs. Buying a Car
There are so many decisions to make when it comes to vehicle ownership. What dealership should I go to? Should I go with a new or pre-owned vehicle? What make and model are the safest? When it comes to to decide about your next car, one question you might not …
Read More »Elephant How-To’s: Great Tips for All Drivers
We love maintaining our cars; they provide the transportation we need to live and work in our towns, cities and communities. Although the latest in technology has made vehicles safer, more efficient and advanced, regular maintenance is still key. There may even be times when you’ll find yourself on the …
Read More »Project Yellow Light contest winners send a powerful message to their peers about the dangers of distracted driving.
At Elephant, one of our most important goals is to ensure the safety of our community, especially the roads we drive on every day. One way we strive towards this goal is through our support of Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who …
Read More »Renters insurance for college students
Welcome (back) to college! Between picking classes, planning a new schedule, and finding some time to socialize, the life of a college student is already full. Insurance of any type is probably the last thing that you want to think about. However, no matter the card you’ve been dealt, unfortunate …
Read More »