Spring is the perfect opportunity to give your car a fresh start. After months of winter weather, your vehicle deserves a thorough cleaning and some essential maintenance. By caring for both the interior and exterior now, you’ll help your car look its best and keep it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When it’s snowing heavily, the best option is to stay home if possible. Let the snow pile up and the winds blow! Curl up on the couch with a good book and maybe catch up on some shows on Netflix. However, if you need to go out, whether it's to get medicine for a sick...
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...
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...
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...