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Does Auto Insurance Cover Pothole Damage?

Does Auto Insurance Cover Pothole Damage?

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...

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down

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...

Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Don’t Drive Impaired

Celebrate the Holidays Safely: Don’t Drive Impaired

The holiday season is a time to be with loved ones and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when many people are injured or killed due to impaired driving. A 2022 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examined alcohol and...

School Bus Safety Tips

School Bus Safety Tips

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...

How Will a Speeding Ticket Impact My Car Insurance?

How Will a Speeding Ticket Impact My Car Insurance?

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,...

How to Drive in Heavy Rain

How to Drive in Heavy Rain

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...

MAPFRE Customers Can Simplify Car Care and Maintenance With Openbay+

MAPFRE Customers Can Simplify Car Care and Maintenance With Openbay+

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...

How to Find the Right Repair Shop

How to Find the Right Repair Shop

Whether you need new tires, exhaust system work or just need routine maintenance like an oil change, getting your vehicle back in working order should not be a headache. You’ll want to find a competent, trustworthy repair shop while also not breaking the bank. There...

Thanksgiving Road Trip Survival Guide

Thanksgiving Road Trip Survival Guide

According to AAA, an estimated 55.4 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, a 2.3% increase from 2022. Of those expected to travel, AAA estimates 49 million Americans will take to the roads over the holiday weekend, an...