Featured Blog Posts
Is it safe to drive a compact car?
When you’re thinking of buying a car, nothing may be more reliable than a compact car. They are affordable, great on gas, stylish, and depending on the make and model, could be tried-and-true in performance. Popular models include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius, and Hyundai Elantra. This class of cars, one step above… Read More
How does car insurance work?
Car insurance provides financial protection for drivers in case of an accident, vehicle damage, personal injury or theft. Without car insurance, drivers would be at serious financial risk every time they drive their car because collisions can cost thousands of dollars in property damage and bodily injuries. Auto insurance is something that everyone needs but… Read More
How to switch car insurance companies
Switching auto insurance companies is easy, but if you’re comparing prices make sure the coverages, limits, and deductibles on your new policy match what you have on your existing insurance policy. While your rate could be lower when quoting with a new auto insurance company, the protection and claims service they offer may be differ… Read More
Catalytic converter theft: what you need to know to protect yourself
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Catalytic converters help a car clean its exhaust. They have become a target for theft because catalytic converters contain precious metals like palladium and platinum and the price of these metals has increased in the past several years. And since 2019, converter theft has risen 1,215%, according to… Read More
Recent Blog Posts
How to buy a car with the pandemic in mind
As a consumer, buying a car is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and with good reason: the consequences of an auto purchase — how it will meet your needs as well as the long-term financial considerations — are enormous. In fact, buying a car is often the second biggest purchase you’ll… Read More
How the pandemic has changed car travel
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic impacted travel significantly and continues to do so today. Even though more people are starting to travel again with borders opening between countries and airport traffic increasing, travel isn’t the same as it was before the pandemic — not in the air nor on the road. In this… Read More
Tornado Safety 101: What you need to know
Tornadoes happen fast, cause a lot of destruction, and give those in their path virtually no time to prepare. The United States experiences more than 1,200 tornadoes every year (more than any country in the world!). According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, tornadoes have been documented in every state in the U.S. While… Read More
Distracted driving: The role of cell phones and driving laws by state
At the most basic level, distracted driving is engaging in any activities while driving that take your attention away from the road. When your attention isn’t on the road, it’s a serious problem. It should come as no surprise that cell phones play a significant role in distracted driving – use of a cell phone… Read More
Distracted driving 101
By now, many of us have had at least a few conversations around distracted driving or have read about the dangers online and in the news. But even with all the knowledge we have, thousands of drivers continue to allow themselves to be distracted on the road. It’s become such a common occurrence that many… Read More
Project Yellow Light and distracted driving awareness
Our aim at Elephant is to help make sure the roads you drive on are safe and distraction-free. One way we do this is through our partnership with Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who lost her teenage son Hunter Garner in a car accident in 2007. This… Read More