Car Seat Safety
Of course we all want our children to be safe, and we all want to follow the law, and yet many car seats are not properly installed. It’s not enough to have the car seat, if it is not put in right, it’s not going to do much in the way of saving your baby. As car seats come in many different styles, to tell you exactly how to install your car seat would be […]
Gas Mileage Series Part 2
In the last installment of the gas mileage series (https://www.freequotesandlowinsurancerates.com/2012/07/5-tricks-for-better-gas-mileage/), we talked about the top 5 things that you can do to get better gas mileage. I mean, lets face it, gas prices aren’t going to go down any time soon, so getting more bang for your buck might really be worth it. This time, we are going to talk about driving techniques that can help you save money. Most people think that in order […]
Having A Boat Radio
So, you have your boat, you’ve made sure that its equipped with life jackets, flares and a first aid kit, but there is one more thing that is very important to have, and that is a radio. One doesn’t often think about this necessity first, well, they think about it once it is too late. Now when I say radio, I don’t mean the kind that plays the cool music stations, although that is fun […]
What About Your Income?
So you’re in a car accident, that’s bad. You were injured, that’s worse. Now you can’t work, that’s the worst. So what about your income? When buying car insurance, people are focused on the monthly payments and the deductibles, that they rarely take note of what is covered and what is not. Many policies will cover a percentage of your net income should you be incapacitated due to an auto accident. That’s great, right? Well, […]
Apps Make Insurance Easier
So, picture this. You’ve just had an accident and now you need to document everything for your claim. Your glove box is stuffed with unnecessary papers and you can’t find your insurance card. Now you have to dig through everything to find it. But wait! You don’t have a pen and paper to write the other guy’s information down. You’re stressed out from the initial accident, now searching you car for everything you need, and […]
Iron Butts Motorcycle Club! What is it?
So let’s say you love to ride. You and your motorcycle have been all over the country, and you’re looking for a new challenge. Something you can be a part of, but not something that anyone can do. Then you might be just right for the iron butts. To join this elite group of people, you have to ride 1,000 miles in a 24 hour period. You have a witness see you off and sign […]
Great Motorcycle Rides II (Mt. Charleston)
The summers can be quite brutal here in Las Vegas. Oftentimes when it gets over 110 degrees, who really wants to get on a bike, let alone ride for long distances. Well, Mt.Charleston not only offers beautiful scenery, but also a great respite from the heat down in the desert. Of course getting to KyleCanyon road during the summer months could cause heatstroke, so be sure to pack plenty of water. However, as your elevation […]
Keeping Your Home Safe
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s a place where you should feel safe and secure. However, looking at Las Vegas’ breaking an entering statistics, we were at twice the national average in 2009. There are ways for you to lower your chances of being a victim and to be able to feel safe in your own home. How you keep the outside of your home is very important. Though most people’s tendencies are to keep […]
Cool Parking Apps
There really is an app for everything nowadays, and parking your car is no exception. Whether it’s looking for a place to park, or finding your car when you’re done, you are sure to find a solution to your problem. ParkMe This free app shows you all the parking available close to you and tells you how much it costs. Though it doesn’t work in all cities, it does cover most of the major ones. […]
Boat Launching Etiquette
Not all of us can have a slot at the marina as it can be expensive, or maybe you just don’t take your boat out enough to warrant it. For those of us that don’t, we need to launch our boat from the ramp, and on weekends it can be pretty hectic. Though you’ll see many people being what we call “ramp hogs”, by trying not to be one yourself will make the line go […]