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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...

Specialty Car of the Week: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Specialty Car of the Week: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

A cool 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 is our next feature Specialty Car of the Week. This orange 2 door hard top with a vinyl roof has been totally restored, and has upgraded mag wheels. What a sweet ride for the summer! To see more classic cars our agency has insured, check out the gallery on our Collector Car Insurance page....

Light The Sky, Not Your House This July 4th

Light The Sky, Not Your House This July 4th

Hamburgers, hotdogs, parades, and fireworks! The 4th of July is a great American holiday, and fireworks are a tradition that many communities enjoy. But first, a word of caution: make sure you light up the sky, and not your home! Fireworks can reach as high as 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Fire Protection Agency reported an estimated 17,800 structure fires and about $32 million in...

Summer Driving Safety Tips

Summer Driving Safety Tips

Ah, summertime – road trips, family vacations, and… teen drivers. If you have a teen driver in the family, he or she is going to want to drive more than during school days. Keeping everyone safe becomes more of a concern during the summer months. There are thousands of younger drivers on the road, many of whom don't have extensive driving experience, thereby increasing the...

Specialty Car of the Week: 1975 Jeep CJ5

Specialty Car of the Week: 1975 Jeep CJ5

McElhinny Insurance Agency's featured Specialty Car of the Week isn't a car at all. It's this beautifully restored 1975 Jeep CJ5. This off roader had a meticulous 5 year frame-off restoration and is now powered by a rebuilt AMC 360ci V8. It is ready for a cruise in the warm weather. To see more classic cars our agency has insured, check out the gallery on our...