Car insurance rates fluctuate. It’s a fact of life. However, we get that it can still be a bit frustrating to witness a price increase when you’re least expecting one. That’s why we’re here to help lift the veil and do our best to explain a few reasons why your …
Read More »Does your credit score affect your insurance rate?
While a good credit score is well known for the advantages it has in the world of mortgages and credit cards, its impact on insurance rates is often lesser understood by those outside the industry. As experts in our industry, we can tell you your credit score definitely has an …
Read More »How Does Your Vehicle Affect Your Car Insurance?
Car insurance can feel complicated sometimes, from what it covers to why we end up paying what we do. That’s why we’re here to break down at least one of these great car insurance unknowns: does the car you drive affect what you pay for car insurance. Keep reading to …
Read More »Is Rental Reimbursement Coverage Worth It?
Do you have a reliable way to get around if your vehicle is in the shop for repairs? If you don’t, you aren’t alone. In fact, in a recent poll conducted at Elephant, we found 27% of participants didn’t have an alternate way to get to work if their car …
Read More »How do tickets and violations affect my car insurance?
There’s a lot of information out there about car insurance as it pertains to tickets and traffic violations. Some of it’s true; some of it is exaggeration or pure misinformation. However, whether you get your information from a friend or family member, or an online search engine, it’s best to …
Read More »The Mythbuster Machine | Insurance facts you should know
Most industries have their fair share of misbeliefs and misconceptions around what they provide and how they work—and the insurance industry is no exception. You might be surprised how many insurance “facts” you’ve been adhering to are actually, well, myths. In our new series, we’re hopping in Elephant’s Mythbuster Machine …
Read More »Will my rate go up if I’m not at-fault in an accident?
It may be common knowledge that when you’re in an accident and you’re at-fault, your insurance rate will most likely increase. However, you don’t have to be at-fault in an accident to potentially see a rise in your premium cost. Let’s go over what it means to be at-fault, how …
Read More »How to save on car insurance
If you’ve shopped around and changed auto insurance companies before, you know how important it is to save on car insurance where you can. But you also know that great coverage is about more than just prices—you also want a positive experience. Things like an easy claims process, quality customer …
Read More »When is the best time to buy a car?
As with many things in life, getting a great deal when you buy a car is all about timing. Buy at the right time and you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a transaction. Strike at the wrong time, and you’ll find yourself paying out that much. …
Read More »Ways to save money on car maintenance
Everyone knows how quickly car expenses can add up. In fact, buying a car is one of the largest purchases most consumers will make in their lifetimes. And as families grow, more cars are needed in a household, whether it’s for more room for young ones or for your newly …
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