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Car Insurance
I worked in the insurance business for several years. First in customer service, then in sales, and finally as an insurance agent. The main thing that stood out to me was that the majority of people have no idea what auto insurance entails. They don't understand limits, coverage, or what all their options are. And how would the average person know without it being explained to them, which unfortunately doesn't happen nearly as much as it should. More & more insurance companies are stepping onto the scene without the option to sit down with your neighborhood agent. The main form of communication is a call center or an app, so it's becoming increasingly harder to come across agents who will take the time to make sure you understand the ins-and-outs of your policy. In turn this leaves people under insured and over exposed to all sorts of risks that they aren't even aware of. It is my hope to quickly and effectively teach you the basics of coverages, policy options, and even terminology as well as the pros and cons to 'liability only' coverage. I want to start by clearing up a common misconception. The term "full coverage" is very misleading and should not be used at all. What they mean by full coverage is that you opted to get more coverage above just liability. The correct term is collision and comprehensive. In all reality there is no such thing as full coverage. Every coverage has a limit. Also there are other options that are not always automatically included such as rental reimbursement, towing, and roadside assistance. I've taken countless calls from frustrated customers who just got in a wreck and thought they had full coverage.
By Angel Perez8 years ago in Wheel
Mazda’s Highs and Lows over the Years
This year, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda celebrated the production of 50 million vehicles in Japan. This impressive milestone demonstrates just how far the company has come since it started out in cork production back in 1920!
By Elena Willson8 years ago in Wheel
America's #1 Car Buying Company: AutoBuy
Selling your car is a time consuming process. It takes a lot of time and energy to sell your car privately on your own. But sometimes selling it to a dealer or to trade in your car is not ideal, as the dealer would have to pay a legal fee for purchasing your car, they would ideally offer your car a much lower value. So what is the best way to sell your car for the max? The way ahead is to find the best car buying company in United States.
By Raj Chidambaram8 years ago in Wheel
Things You Should Understand About Car Insurance
Recently, I had a car accident. Car accidents are very sobering things. They are the kind of events that make you realize where you are in life, how quickly things can change, and what you really, truly wish you could have known beforehand. My car accident totaled my car, and gave me a wake up call I very much needed.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Wheel
Car Salesman Secrets to Know Before You Buy Your Next Car
It's a pretty well-known fact that car dealerships are where some of the most high-pressure sales tactics happen. People generally expect a car dealership to be an arena of rip-offs, with many assuming that every little aspect of dealerships are designed to fleece people a little more.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
The Harm of Gender Roles in Car Culture. Top Story - March 2018.
“The masculine dominance of car culture is sustained even though an increasing number of women drive and work as car journalists” (Wollen and Kerr, 363). In her article “Men, Motors, Markets, and Women,” Grace Lees-Maffei uses the previous statement to describe the ways in which women are more and more so getting involved in car culture, yet the culture itself is leaving them at the fringes. As of 2012, males represented less than 50 percent of drivers on the road, leaving the majority of driver’s license-carrying individuals to be women (DeGroat). Yet, due to gender roles, and the overt masculinization of car culture, girls and women are being pushed away from getting involved in and learning about the cars they are driving.
By Emily Fritz8 years ago in Wheel
Least Fuel Efficient Cars of All Time
Back when gas was cheap and we thought it'd last forever, it's not hard to see why some of these fuel guzzling, environmental disasters were made. Nowadays, if you don't have decent miles per gallon you're throwing money down a hole, and most people who are reasonable people see it that way.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Wheel
5 Ways To Save Money On Your Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is mandatory if you own a registered vehicle in any state. You pay your premium month after month and wonder when you are ever going to get a break. Having an agent is your best bet if you are looking to lower your monthly auto insurance rate. Your agent will be able to discuss the different discounts available and see which ones are applicable to your account. If your agent has not discussed with you about lowering your rate, continue reading. Here are five ways to save money on your auto insurance.
By Matthew Hocutt8 years ago in Wheel
How to Not Suck as an Uber/Lyft Passenger
I've been a Lyft driver for about four months. Not too long ago, I wrote on article on how to not be a sh*tty Lyft/Uber driver, but now I'd like to pass some advice onto passengers, as well. I'd just like to state off the bat that the vast, VAST majority of my passengers have been fine, if not great. There have been few instances in which I've run into these issues, but I just thought I'd put it out into the universe for you anyway. So read and enjoy!
By Shelby Taylor8 years ago in Wheel
Terms to Know Before Buying Car Insurance
OK, so you've bought a car, or you've had a reliable car for a while now, but don't have any car insurance. But if you're constantly taking your car out, either to work, or going out with friends, you'll never know what would happen on the road. It's crucial to have car insurance, because if your car gets into an accident or something else major happens, you can possibly lose a lot of money.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Wheel
5 Reasons Uber Sucks. Top Story - September 2017.
Since its inception in 2009, Uber has exploded into a wide-reaching, multi-million dollar company, operating in over 600 countries worldwide and employing thousands of part and full-time drivers. The ride-sharing app has taken up residence in most of our phones, its widget waiting patiently for the occasional drunken Saturday night click, and slowly gathering a loyal following of regular riders.
By Teyana Jackson8 years ago in Wheel
