Vehicle safety recalls don’t impact your car insurance rates (phew!). But they can affect your safety on the road. Even if you haven’t received a recall notice in the mail, your car could have an active recall. Read about 2019’s most significant vehicle safety recalls, and learn how to check if there’s an open recall […]
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You thought you could get in and out of the store faster than anyone would notice your car, or perhaps you didn’t see that “No Parking” sign. Either way, you come back to find that your vehicle has been loaded onto the back of a tow truck—or worse, your car’s gone! Whatever the situation, you […]
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From time to time, you’ll need to spin around while driving to grab that last parking space or to take the turn you missed. Whether you’re new to driving or simply need a little refresher, we want you to feel comfortable making different turns, no matter where you are. Our guide to two-point, three-point, and […]
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You get pulled over by a police officer and aren’t able to show proof of insurance. Maybe you don’t have insurance, or perhaps you just left your insurance card at home. Either way, the officer gives you a ticket! So, how much can you expect to pay in fines? What other consequences might you face? […]
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We’re thrilled to announce our newest Direct Auto Insurance store openings! Come in to talk with a friendly, local agent today! Click here to see more Direct store locations near you. Stop By, Say Hi! December 17, 2019 409 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, TX 78363 $10 H-E-B gift card with a FREE quote! (361) 488-5839 Mon-Fri […]
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Looking for places to eat for free in 2020? Many restaurants, fast food chains, and ice cream shops across the U.S. offer free eats to celebrate national food days. Use our list of food holidays to find out when and where you can eat for free! Then, visit a participating location during a free food […]
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A not-so-great credit score can make it harder to qualify for a car loan or get a new credit card, but can it make it harder to get cheap car insurance? As with many things in life, the answer is, it depends. Even though insurance companies may look at your credit score, they don’t look […]
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Cars can be expensive. First, you pay for the vehicle itself. Then, you have to shell out cash for fuel, repairs, AND car insurance. While car insurance is mandatory in most states, you shouldn’t have to start a side hustle to pay for it. Instead, make your car insurance payments feel easier—and cheaper—with these four […]
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Leave “two seconds” of space between you and the car in front of you. It’s a common mantra in driver’s ed and most safe driving articles. But, if it’s been a few decades since you took driver’s ed, you may be wondering what that safe driving distance means (and how to measure it). Help keep […]
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Are you thinking about adding an Instagram filter to your car accident picture before sending it over to your insurance agent? Please don’t. Accident scene photos can help support a legal case or insurance claim, so you want to make sure you take good and accurate ones. Use these tips to help cover your bases. […]
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