Posts by KIm Swisher
Sevens Steps to Take When You Hit a Deer or Other Large Animal
It is estimated that more than 40,000 deer will be killed in collisions with motor vehicles every year. Worse, nearly 1 in 100 of these incidents – more than 400 every year – result in injuries to the drivers or passengers of the vehicles.
It is always distressing when your car hits an animal, and when …
Read MoreBe Prepared for Winter Driving
From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traveling on wintry roadways can be challenging and stressful. Following some simple guidelines will help ensure that you reach your destination safely.
During severe winter storms, consider postponing your trip until travel conditions improve. Stranded vehicles and motorists create additional hazards for plow operators, law enforcement and …
Read MoreHow Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
Determining how much car insurance you need can be tricky. You’ll need to know how much coverage the law requires you to have, and ensure you have adequate coverage to protect your assets and yourself. You also need to find the right plan to …
Read More9 Ways to Keep Your ATV or UTV in Peak Condition
The Oneida County and Vilas County ATV trails will be opening soon!
ATVs and UTVs are not only fun recreational vehicles, they can also be vital tools to anyone who works outdoors.
From lawn care to finding the right campsite, there isn’t much that an ATV or UTV can’t …
Read MoreEight Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
We know Spring cleaning isn’t a favorite task for everyone, particularly when it comes to cars. But if you take the time, you’ll have results that last.
Here are eight epic tips for Spring cleaning your car:
Brush out your air vents – Dirty and dusty air vents blast dirt and debris throughout your interior. If you’re going …
Read MoreFive Spring Tips for Keeping Your Boat in Ship Shape
The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the boating season is almost upon us. If your vessel has been stored over the winter, it may well be time to give it a little spring-cleaning spruce up.
Keeping your boat clean in a vital part of maintenance, as keeping your hull smooth is …
Read MoreWinterizing Your Boat: How to Get Your Boat Ready
Putting your boat to sleep for the winter is one of the most joyless aspects of boat ownership. Along with the logistics of getting the job done, you’re also looking at several months’ abstinence from fun and games on the water.
Enjoyable it isn’t, but it’s by far one of the most important annual maintenance jobs. …
Read MoreYour Insurance Company May Not Be Playing It Straight With You
You always get to decide where your vehicle gets repaired – not your insurance company
This is established in law. It varies from state to state, so check the laws of your state (a quick Google search should do it), but most states are very clear that you, the vehicle owner, have every right to choose …
Read More10 Steps to Take After You’re in an Accident
When the worst happens, we want to help you be prepared as we know you’ll have bigger things on your mind than Googling answers.
Don’t leave the scene of the accident. Whether you were a driver, a passenger or merely a witness, wait until the police have been called and someone official has taken your name before …
Read MoreSix Steps to Take Before You Hire a Body Shop
Looking for an honest body shop to get your automobile back to its original condition after an accident? Here are a few tips to help you on your path to hiring an honest body shop.
1. Don’t automatically settle for your insurer’s ‘preferred’ shops or Direct Repair Program.
These might be perfectly good shops, but you might …
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