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Two Exceptions To Permissive Use Car Insurance Coverage

Two Exceptions To Permissive Use Car Insurance Coverage

Your car insurance may not cover every person who drives your vehicle on an occasional basis. Members of your household who are most likely to use your vehicle are usually named as drivers on your insurance policy. Some auto insurance policies more generally cover "household members" – but what are the exceptions? Your car insurance policy (buried in the fine print) will define the term "household...

How To Avoid Getting A Flat Tire

How To Avoid Getting A Flat Tire

A flat tire is not only a hassle, but it also puts you and your passengers in danger. Your tires get a real workout, meaning they are one of the most vulnerable parts of your vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that flat tires and blowouts cause many dangerous and deadly car accidents across the USA every year. Thankfully, you can be...

Specialty Car of the Week: 2002 360 Modena

Specialty Car of the Week: 2002 360 Modena

A red hot Ferrari is our next Specialty Car of the Week. This 2002 360 Modena is all original with very low miles. It's 3.6 liter mid-engine V8 produces 395hp and can push the car from 0-60 in a blistering 4.5 seconds. What a looker! McElhinny Insurance Agency insures all types of specialty cars, from American Muscles to Exotics....

Does My Homeowners Insurance Policy Cover Against Animal Damage?

Does My Homeowners Insurance Policy Cover Against Animal Damage?

Most homeowner insurance policies include some level of coverage for pet or animal damage, but it is limited to certain situations. These policies do not typically cover damage to your personal property, such as your furniture or other belongings, if they were damaged by your own pet. However, if your pet damages another person's property, you may be covered depending upon the terms of your...

You Or Your Car: Who Is Insured?

You Or Your Car: Who Is Insured?

Auto insurance policies are written in complex legal language and most people will purchase a policy without fully understanding what is actually covered. So if you get in an accident while driving another person's car, will your auto insurance policy cover you? What about while you are driving a rental car? The fact is that each policy is different and typically the liability coverage follows...