Making a road trip fun for the family
Making a road trip fun for the family Road trips can be a great way to travel the country and see some of the amazing things it has to offer. It’s also infinitely cheaper than flying in most cases, so…
Should I buy a car from a rental company?
Should I buy a car from a rental company? Rental cars get a bad rap. Labeled as generic workhorses that get used and abused by a revolving door of drivers, rentals are perfectly fine for a few days on a…
Avoid a deer-car collision
Avoid a deer-car collision How to steer clear of a common, large—and moving—hazard As the deer populations grow and urban habitats continue to encroach upon rural environments, there has been an increase in deer-car collisions—over half a million a year,…
Drive Safe. Drive Present. Lead by Example.
Drive Safe. Drive Present. Lead by Example. Distracted driving is a dangerous and common occurrence on today’s roadways. Cell phones and texting are part of the problem, but any activity that diverts attention from driving presents a risk. With roadway…
Why Independent Agents?
Why Independent Agents? With so many different avenues to purchase insurance, why go with an independent agency representing Auto-Owners? Your agent is a licensed expert who knows the ins and outs of insurance. They will work with you closely to…
Tips for Buying a Used Car
Tips for Buying a Used Car Buying a used car can be scary - especially if you worry about being scammed. There's nothing worse than seeing a car you like online, checking it out in person and making the purchase…
5 tips to safely handle a roadside emergency
5 tips to safely handle a roadside emergency A roadside emergency can happen at any moment, but knowing how to safely respond can help you feel more prepared. Whether your tire goes flat, car battery dies or you forget to…
Study: Older drivers not engaged with family on safe driving discussions
Study: Older drivers not engaged with family on safe driving discussions As drivers get older, they may not be fit to get behind the wheel for much longer. Their reaction time will slow down over the years — presenting risks to themselves…
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive As we 'Fall Back' to Shorter Days, Take Extra Care on the Road Shorter days, fatigue, compromised night vision, rush hour and impaired drivers all contribute to making driving at night more dangerous than…
The Importance of a Pre-Purchase Inspection
The Importance of a Pre-Purchase Inspection Desire usually doesn’t promote rational thought. And right now you desire that collector car you saw on the internet. Maybe it’s a muscle car from the 1960s, or the little British roadster…