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Vehicle Use and How It Affects Your Auto Insurance
Do you know what information insurance companies look at to determine the cost of your auto policy? It may surprise you, but auto insurance rates aren’t one-size-fits-all: the price you pay can vary based on how you typically use your vehicle and your driving history. Here are some factors that...
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When Buying Auto Insurance, It Pays to Look Beyond the Quote
Putting cost aside, first check out the reputation of the company, then determine if the policy has the features you want. All auto insurance policies – and companies – are not created equal. It’s true that most insurers offer a basic level of protection in their policies as regulated by...
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The Ease of Switching Auto Insurers
You don’t need to wait until it’s time to renew – change your auto insurance carrier anytime. Whether you’re craving better customer service, aiming to consolidate your insurance policies or seeking a lower premium, switching your auto insurance provider doesn’t have to be a hassle. You don’t even have to...
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Reasons to Consider Glass Damage Coverage
Your car’s windows are vulnerable to damage – but your insurance could cover the cost of repairs. Car windshields don’t easily shatter. Made of two pieces of laminated glass with a layer of plastic in between, they don’t break into dangerous shards, but rather small bits that remain mostly attached.1 Aside...
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How to Gauge Just How Much Coverage You Need
No two auto insurance policies are the same, so find out what’s right for you. With all of the different types of auto insurance options available, it may be difficult to decide which are best for your budget and lifestyle. As it turns out, there is no standard, one-size-fits-all policy...
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Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Water Damage?
It may or may not – but don’t wait until the next downpour to find out. Water can do serious damage to your vehicle, whether it’s in the form of rain, snow, hail, ice, a slow leak or a flash flood. Salt water can be especially harmful, corroding the vehicle’s...
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Cost Considerations for Your First-Time Car Buyer
Before your son or daughter drives off the lot in his or her first car, offer guidance on what it costs to own and maintain a vehicle. Your recent college grad landed a job and is ready to purchase a vehicle with that first paycheck. While you already know that...
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Buying Auto Insurance: How Informed Consumers Save
Discover ways that Amica sales representatives help find the right policy for you. Buying auto insurance may seem complicated at first, but when you break it down – with the help of an expert – it’s surprisingly straightforward. Amica insurance representatives handle all types of questions and concerns, but many...
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Accidents in Your Car (But Off Your Watch)
What to consider before lending out your vehicle. It’s a familiar scenario: Your friend’s car is in the shop, so you lend him your wheels for the weekend. Or your neighbor asks to use your SUV to move furniture that won’t fit in her sedan. Most of the time, the...