There are so many decisions to make when it comes to vehicle ownership. What dealership should I go to? Should I go with a new or pre-owned vehicle? What make and model are the safest? When it comes to to decide about your next car, one question you might not …
Read More »Elephant How-To’s: Great Tips for All Drivers
We love maintaining our cars; they provide the transportation we need to live and work in our towns, cities and communities. Although the latest in technology has made vehicles safer, more efficient and advanced, regular maintenance is still key. There may even be times when you’ll find yourself on the …
Read More »Project Yellow Light contest winners send a powerful message to their peers about the dangers of distracted driving.
At Elephant, one of our most important goals is to ensure the safety of our community, especially the roads we drive on every day. One way we strive towards this goal is through our support of Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who …
Read More »How to get car insurance before buying a car
Buying a car involves a lot of decision making. What dealership should I go to? Should I go with a new or pre-owned vehicle? What make and model are the safest? Which features are a must? It’s a lot to consider! Another thing to consider before heading to the dealership …
Read More »Anti-theft systems for your car
It can feel like a real-life nightmare when your vehicle is stolen. Preventing your car from being stolen is much easier than dealing with the police and your insurance carrier and tracking down your vehicle after it’s gone. According to the NICB, auto thefts have increased by 25%, with nearly …
Read More »How to cancel car insurance
There are many circumstances where you may need to cancel your car insurance. These include moving, switching carriers, or getting rid of a car. Regardless of the reason, knowing when and how to correctly cancel your auto insurance policy is important. Understanding car insurance coverage is crucial when considering canceling …
Read More »Car rental apps like Turo
As post-pandemic life slowly returns to normal, travel is increasing. However, a shortage of rental vehicles is making it harder for those in need of transportation, and those that aren’t turned away are having to pay a hefty price. The cost of rental vehicles, plus the lack of available inventory …
Read More »What is defensive driving?
Defensive driving, simply put, refers to a set of driving skills that best prepares you to respond to hazards on the road. When most of us think of the term “defense”, we might think of sports or martial arts before driving. However, while most of us might not typically think …
Read More »When will gas prices go down?
When will gas prices go down? The heat wasn’t the only thing rising in the summer of 2022. Inflation impacted the cost of food, energy, apparel, and shelter and had consumers paying more for items such as chicken, eggs, and margarine. This increase in price was most evident in gasoline …
Read More »Defensive driving: now more important than ever
We’ve all been dealing with a climate of heightened risk over the past two years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to reevaluate the potential hazards involved in pretty much everything we do: from mundane activities such as grocery shopping and pharmacy runs to less frequent excursions like adventures abroad or …
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