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Venting about Your Spouse Online?

Last week, we had a frustrating situation. My husband had started a new job, he was going to an unfamiliar area, and when he came out, our car was nowhere to be seen. After looking for it for quite some time, he called the police and filed a report. Of course, my stress levels went through the roof. We are already having a difficult week, and to add this on top of it … well, we’ll just say it wasn’t something we really needed, as if you ever really need your car to get stolen. After two days, we received … Continue reading →

New Year’s Day Most Popular Day For Car Thefts

New Year’s Day, January 1, is the day when the most cars are stolen in the United States. This means that a lot of people are going to be making police reports and insurance claims on New Year’s Day. Fortunately, there are some simple, common sense, things that you can do to avoid having your vehicle stolen today. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NCIB, there were 2,760 vehicle thefts on January 1, 2009. More vehicle thefts took place on that day than on any other holiday in 2009. Halloween of 2009 had 2,325 vehicle thefts, which means … Continue reading →

What Kind of Car Do You Drive?

Have you seen those quizzes on the internet that attempt to define your personality based on what kind of car you drive? No matter what answer you get as a result, it is understood that these kinds of quizzes are just for fun. But, could the type of car you drive really give clues about how much of a risk taker you are? It seems that car insurance companies think so! Car insurance provides financial protection to you in case you are involved in a car accident. The car insurance is there to cover the costs of repair to your … Continue reading →

Road Trip Reminders

For some families taking a summer road trip is a seasonal rite of passage. It was when I was growing up. Interestingly, a new study by AAA reveals that due to budget constraints more people are planning to drive to their summer vacation destination this year rather than fly. However, there are risks involved when driving long distances. If you are planning to hit the highway on a summer adventure in the upcoming weeks, then consider these simple tips to help keep your family safe: PARKING Whether you drive a 2010 Lexus SUV or a 1999 Toyota minivan, you want … Continue reading →

Travel Warning: Hide Your GPS Units

What car thieves really want is a free set of wheels, but apparently they will settle for expensive GPS units. Just ask my neighbor. He was parked on a busy street, in a well-lit area and ran into a store to pick up a box of battery packs. When he returned less than 15 minutes later he found his car had been hacked into and his $750 GPS unit was gone. Yes, you could wag your finger and make the comment that he shouldn’t have left the unit exposed in his vehicle. But he figured he was in a well-traveled … Continue reading →

What Car Thieves Really Want From Your Vehicle

I’ve written about car theft in previous blogs, but have never touched on the fact that some thieves are just as happy stealing parts of your car as they are driving away with the entire set of wheels. Most of us think that the criminals are after our car stereos and other high tech gear, but according to the American Automobile Association, these days car thieves are after certain parts located underneath your vehicle. Experts from the popular auto club say thieves are after your car’s catalytic converter. You may not know what it looks like, but you would certainly … Continue reading →