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Spring Driving Tips

Spring Driving Tips

Depending on where you live, snow and ice are starting to melt as temperatures begin to warm slightly. Yes, spring is around the corner! With that change in seasons comes more things to watch out for while you’re on the road. Check out these tips for safer spring...

What Do the Lights on Your Car Dashboard Mean?

What Do the Lights on Your Car Dashboard Mean?

We’ve all been there, driving along and a light pops up on your dashboard. The panic sets in and you don’t know whether to test your luck and keep driving, or pull over and call for roadside assistance. That’s why we came up with this handy guide to help quell the...

What to Do After Getting Into a Car Accident

What to Do After Getting Into a Car Accident

It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. You’ve pulled up to a traffic light or stop sign, skidded on a piece of black ice and slid into another vehicle. Or maybe you don’t see another car coming as you backed out of a parking spot at the mall. That sound of...

How to Jump Start a Car

How to Jump Start a Car

As a car insurance company, we’re all about being helpful and human. Because of that, we also want to arm you with the knowledge of what to do in frequent driving situations and tips for doing some basic maintenance on your car. One of those situations is jump...

How to Drive in the Snow

How to Drive in the Snow

When it’s snowing heavily out, the best thing to do is just stay home if you can. Let the snow pile up and the winds blow! Curl up with a good book on the couch and maybe do some binge watching on Netflix. But what if you can’t stay home? Maybe your child is sick and...

Checking Tire Pressure

Checking Tire Pressure

Did you know a properly inflated tire will provide longer life, better steering response, fuel efficiency and a smoother ride? A lot of important things (including yourself) are riding on you keeping those tires up to snuff and that’s why MAPFRE Insurance is showing...

Getting Out of the Snow When You’re Stuck

Getting Out of the Snow When You’re Stuck

You get in your car and suddenly you realize you’re stuck. The snow is up to the tires and they’re just spinning away. What do you do? Shovel outThe first step is to dig out your car and try to make it so you can see all the tires. Remove as much snow as you possibly...

How to Open a Frozen Car Door

How to Open a Frozen Car Door

Ever go out to your car in the morning and you can’t get in because your door is frozen shut? MAPFRE Insurance shows you what you need to do when this happens to you!Dealing with a frozen lockIf just your lock is frozen you can try a deicer solution or even hand...

Winter Survival Kit for Your Vehicle

Winter Survival Kit for Your Vehicle

Don’t wait for snow and ice to arrive before winterizing your vehicle. Make sure both you and your vehicle are ready to hit the road safely during inclement weather. Most likely the tires you have on your vehicle are all-seasons and are fine for every weather...