Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country trip with the entire family, road trips can be a fun adventure. Before planning your trip, there are several things you might want to consider to ensure your journey is safe.Get your vehicle servicedGetting your...
Whether you notice it when you first get in the car, or if it happens when you are driving, having a chipped, cracked, or damaged windshield can be a surprising and frustrating experience. Driving with any size chip or crack can compromise the safety of your...
There’s nothing worse than driving along and bam! You hit a pothole. Potholes can occur in any climate but happen frequently in the first few months of the year in regions of the country that experience snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. When water freezes, it...
Every car owner has experienced it at one time or another. While driving along the highway, a warning light comes on your dashboard, and suddenly, your car breaks down. Or maybe you hit something in the middle of the roadway and get a flat tire. In either case, a...
Impaired driving remains a critical threat on America’s roads. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 63% of seriously or fatally injured drivers tested positive for alcohol or drugs. That year, 12,429 people died in crashes...
If you send a child off to school each day, you probably have concerns for various reasons, especially if they ride a school bus. But did you know a school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
If you recently received a speeding ticket, you may wonder how it will impact how much you pay for car insurance. Most insurance companies, including Mapfre Insurance, take into account driving history when evaluating risk levels. If you have a clean driving record,...
No matter the season, we often have to deal with getting caught driving in the rain. While even light rainfall can cause challenges for drivers, heavy rain that causes deep puddles and limited visibility can severely impact overall traffic safety. How to drive in...
When things go wrong with your vehicle (and they will at some point), you want to find a reputable repair shop that will fix the problem in a timely fashion and not break the bank. Mapfre Insurance is always looking for ways to help save you money and that's why...