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Tips for a Great Road Trip! |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
8/24/2010 11:37 AM
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Going on a road trip this Summer? Make sure you prepare ahead of time to get the most enjoyment out of your trip!
1) Clean your car. No one wants to be stuck in a dirty car for hours on end. It will make your trip much more enjoyable to ride in a nice and clean car. Before heading out, clean out all of the trash from the floorboards, clean the windows and mirrors, and wipe off all of the dust from the dashboards and consoles.
2) Pick out music. Your favorite radio station will probably lose signal once you are a few hours away from home so make sure to bring your favorite CD's along or burn a special CD for your trip. Make sure that everyone is in agreement upon the type of music played or that everyone gets a turn listening to their own music. It will make for a much more peaceful trip if no one is fighting over the music that is being played.
3) Switch drivers. Make sure tha ...
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How To Save on Auto Insurance |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
8/16/2010 10:29 AM
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Are you paying too much for auto insurance in Virginia? If so, here are some ways to save some money!
1) Start by calling us! We have 7 licensed agents on staff who can help you figure out what coverages you need and how much coverage you need. For example, some people are OK with the state required liability limits, while others need higher coverages. Also, some people need extras such as medical coverage, towing and/or rental while others can do without. We can help you make educated decisions.
2) Comparison shop. We are an independent insurance agent in Richmond, VA, and we have over 20 companies who are all "A" rated or better. That means that we are able to shop all of these companies at once and find the best rate for you. Our companies i ...
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GAP Insurance |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
8/12/2010 2:29 PM
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Sure, you’ve got your auto insurance, but do you know whether or not you’ll wind up taking a serious financial hit if your car is totaled? If you don’t also have GAP insurance on your car loan, you might be in for a big surprise.
Everyone knows that the moment you drive your car off the lot, it loses value. Even your auto insurance policy may not cover the amount you owe on your car loan if your car is totalled after an accident during that first couple of years of depreciation. That’s why, in addition to your auto insurance, you might think about getting GAP insurance on your auto loan.
What is GAP?
GAP stands for “Guaranteed Auto Protection” insurance. The point of GAP insurance is to cover the difference (or the “gap”) between what your car is worth according to the market and what you owe on your car loan. So, if your insurance company is only willing to pay $12,000 and you owe ...
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Tips for Matching Coverage With Your Lifestyle |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
8/11/2010 1:45 PM
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When you buy insurance for your motorcycle, boat, or RV, you might wonder which combination of coverage fits your lifestyle best. Here are tips to help you choose great coverage that might save you big bucks later:
Take long motorcycle trips away from home?
Coverage to consider: Trip Interruption coverage
Benefit: This coverage pays for your transportation, food, and lodging if you get stranded on a road trip—and it costs as little as $5 a year with Roadside Assistance.
Own a motorcycle that’s less than two years old?
Coverage to consider: Total Loss coverage
Benefit: If your bike is stolen or totaled, this coverage will pay the manufacturer's suggeste ...
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AIVA Weekend Calendar |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
7/30/2010 1:03 PM
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Happy Friday everyone!
In Richmond tonight, catch the musical "RENT" at the Firehouse Theater Project at 8pm or the musical "Pippin" at Dogwood Dell at 8:30pm. RENT comes highly recommended as it has won the Pulitizer Prize for drama and a Tony Award for the best musical and book.
Also, tonight, catch Wale and Arrested Development at Fridays at Sunset starting at 7pm. Arrested Development's debut album, 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of... produced the hits "Tennessee” ,"People Everyday" and "Mr. Wendal." The album sold over four million copies, and the group won Grammys for Best Rap Album and Best New Art ...
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Boat Gadgets Take Tech to the Water |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
7/27/2010 1:27 PM
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Much of the technology enjoyed in cars can now be used at sea on boats
While some folks may envision boaters as luxury yachts owners, statistics reveal that typical boaters fall much more into the regular Joe and Jane category instead: They have trailer-friendly boats averaging 26 feet or under and an average household income of under $100,000.
As more people discover the joys of boat ownership, the desire for gadgets and equipment to have on board grows, too. Now more than ever, the boating world is proving that car drivers don't have an exclusive on tech gadgetry. Thanks to a growing number of innovative products and equipment, boaters are also reaping a multitude of rewards these days. They're better positioned to get to where the fish are. Stormy seas aren't quite so hazardous. And entertainment can be just as much fun on a boat as it is in a car.
Perhaps all the interest in ...
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AIVA Weekend Calendar |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
7/23/2010 11:22 AM
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Welcome to the Auto Insurers of Virginia weekend calendar!
Tonight and tomorrow night at 8:00pm, catch the Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts. The group VOCAL will be performing this evening and Joe Tan will be performing R&B tomorrow night. These are free events.
Tomorrow, catch the Shockoe Tomato Festival at the 17th Street Farmers Market! It will be a fun filled family event featuring an array of Market vendors, music, childrens activities, and of course, tomatoes in every conceivable form! It is a free event and will run from 11am to 4pm.
Have a great weekend from your favorite auto insurance agency in Richmond, VA.... Auto Insurers of Virginia!!!!
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AIVA Weekend Calendar |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
7/16/2010 10:58 AM
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We'll help you find it!
Tonight, the award-winning multiplatinum superstar, Robin Thicke, is performing at Fridays at Sunset. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $30 at the gate- CASH ONLY- and kids 10 and under are free.
Tomorrow, catch the Flying Squirrels vs. the Baysox at the Diamond at 6:35pm. Tickets range in price from $6 - $10, and it's fun for the whole family! My family actually went to the game last night, and we all had a blast. There are no fireworks at tomorrow night's show, but if you have a chance, definitely catch one of the games with fireworks this month! The display was great!
Have a great weekend from your favorite auto insurance agency in Richmond, VA.... Auto Insurers of Virginia!
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Become More Fuel Efficient |
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By Auto Insurers of VA on
7/13/2010 11:17 AM
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Owning a super fuel efficient vehicle isn’t the only way to be green and cut costs. These driving habits can help any car run further on less fuel:
• Turning off your car when parked, especially if it has a large engine. A good rule of thumb: if you plan to idle for more than a minute, cut the engine.
• Driving leisurely. Many of the things that shorten your drive time also deplete fuel. Avoiding speeding, fast accelerations, and hard braking will help your car run more efficiently. Even something as simple as merging onto the highway in 15 seconds, instead of 10, helps, according to tips on edmunds.com.
• Using cruise control on the highway and staying at or under 60 mph. There’s one exception: don’t use cruise control in hilly areas, where it requires extra gas to maintain speed.
This article was written by Brittany Rit ...
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