Fort Worth, TX – Dent repair technician, Jack Barker, recently posted an article to provide tips to consumers to save money on auto insurance premiums. “Most people take care of regular auto maintenance to keep their vehicle running good; however, cosmetic maintenance is often put off,” said Barker. “People are too busy to be bothered with dropping their car off at the body shop and arranging alternate transportation for up to a week just for minor scratch and dent repair.”
Collision on Wheels offers the convenience of on-site, same-day dent repair and auto painting. They come to the consumer to perform minor collision repair in their driveway or at their workplace. We have found that consumers are reluctant to report small collisions due to the concern that premiums would increase. Some people prefer to pay out of pocket rather than file a claim.”
Collision on Wheels, We Come to You is positioned to meet this demand in the collision industry. The mobile approach saves consumers time and money as the cost of minor collision repairs is typically less than their insurance deductible. “In the event that repairs are extensive, we are one of the only mobile auto body shops who are approved by major insurance carriers,” said Barker.
Jack Barker shared more tips for consumers to help reduce their insurance premiums. “Many insurance companies offer discounts to students with good grades or adults with good credit. Some offer discounts if you pay the premium in full rather than in monthly or quarterly installments. Different rates are charged for different makes and models of cars.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ways to lower your car insurance premium
A new study shows Texas drivers pay more for car insurance than most other states.
Texas had the 19th highest premiums at an average of $956 a year. That is higher than California and Pennsylvania but we pay less than drivers in New York and Florida.
News 4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaie Avila has some ways you might be able to lower your insurance payment.
Your driving record and age are big factors in determining what you pay for car insurance, but there are some simple steps you can take to get a better rate.
First, shop around. Rates vary greatly from one company to the next.
Carry a higher deductible. A $1,000 deductible, instead of say $250, can save you up to 40% on your policy.
If your car is older, consider dropping comp and collision coverage. Your car may not be worth what you are paying for full coverage.
Keep a good credit score. Many companies use it to calculate your rate.
If you don't drive very much, ask about low mileage discounts.
Don't allow your insurance coverage to lapse. Insurance companies will boost your premium if they suspect you haven't paid your bills on time in the past.
Don't pay in installments. Some companies charge big fees if you make payments, instead of paying the entire premium.
If you are planning on buying a new car, check ahead of time how much it will cost to insure that make, model and year. That could help you decide which car makes the most sense for you.
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Texas had the 19th highest premiums at an average of $956 a year. That is higher than California and Pennsylvania but we pay less than drivers in New York and Florida.
News 4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaie Avila has some ways you might be able to lower your insurance payment.
Your driving record and age are big factors in determining what you pay for car insurance, but there are some simple steps you can take to get a better rate.
First, shop around. Rates vary greatly from one company to the next.
Carry a higher deductible. A $1,000 deductible, instead of say $250, can save you up to 40% on your policy.
If your car is older, consider dropping comp and collision coverage. Your car may not be worth what you are paying for full coverage.
Keep a good credit score. Many companies use it to calculate your rate.
If you don't drive very much, ask about low mileage discounts.
Don't allow your insurance coverage to lapse. Insurance companies will boost your premium if they suspect you haven't paid your bills on time in the past.
Don't pay in installments. Some companies charge big fees if you make payments, instead of paying the entire premium.
If you are planning on buying a new car, check ahead of time how much it will cost to insure that make, model and year. That could help you decide which car makes the most sense for you.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Corporate clout: Company CEO says renewed Sun Bowl game backing to be discussed [El Paso Times, Texas]
(El Paso Times (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dec. 27--EL PASO -- Gerald Rubin is not ready to tip his hand on whether his company will extend its sponsorship of the Brut Sun Bowl game.
Helen of Troy has been the game's title sponsor for six years at an annual cost of about $1 million, which includes paying for the bowl's halftime show, said Rubin, the company's founder and CEO. The company's sponsorship contract with the Sun Bowl ends after Thursday's game.
"I don't know if we'll continue the sponsorship," Rubin said last week. "I'm sure there will be discussions after the game." The bowl has been named for Helen of Troy's Brut cologne the past four years. It was named for its Vitalis hair tonic for the first two years of the El Paso company's bowl sponsorship.
Bernie Olivas, Sun Bowl executive director, said, "It will be tough to find someone else" because of the recession. "If Gerry says no, we'll have to go looking. Sometimes, you get lucky. Some bowls have found a sponsor in two months, some in two years." The Sun Bowl, now in its 76th year, struggled to survive when it had no title sponsor in 1994 and 1995 after it lost its first title sponsor, insurance and financial services company John Hancock.
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Helen of Troy has been the game's title sponsor for six years at an annual cost of about $1 million, which includes paying for the bowl's halftime show, said Rubin, the company's founder and CEO. The company's sponsorship contract with the Sun Bowl ends after Thursday's game.
"I don't know if we'll continue the sponsorship," Rubin said last week. "I'm sure there will be discussions after the game." The bowl has been named for Helen of Troy's Brut cologne the past four years. It was named for its Vitalis hair tonic for the first two years of the El Paso company's bowl sponsorship.
Bernie Olivas, Sun Bowl executive director, said, "It will be tough to find someone else" because of the recession. "If Gerry says no, we'll have to go looking. Sometimes, you get lucky. Some bowls have found a sponsor in two months, some in two years." The Sun Bowl, now in its 76th year, struggled to survive when it had no title sponsor in 1994 and 1995 after it lost its first title sponsor, insurance and financial services company John Hancock.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
No Auto Insurance in Quarter of Dallas Cars
According to Aldiatx, referring to Dallas Morning News one in four cars in Dallas County don't have auto insurance. The information, released by the Texas Department of Insurance, reads that this is the highest percentage in county's major urban centers with such a low car insurance rate.
The figures, obtained from the database of the insurance verification program TexasSure, also show that 4.1 million cars and pickup trucks - 22% of all state-level vehicles - lack a basic liability car insurance coverage and violate state law requiring insurance.
In Dallas County, 26% of all cars in circulation, or about 482,000 cars and pickups, are not insured. In Tarrant County, 21% are without auto insurance. The numbers are also high in other counties: 15.1% in Collin, Rockwall and Denton at 17%. These figures do not include commercial vehicles. This is a segment that TexasSure is not encompassing yet.
The South Texas counties registered the highest rates of lack of car insurance. For example, in Cameron County, east of Austin, nearly 38% of cars are without auto insurance.
The Insurance Department did not analyze the causes of high averages in Dallas and other counties.
The authorities are now seeking to clarify why these many cars are without insurance. The goal is to explain the car owners to make the correct choices.
Currently the driver who are without insurance are fined in the amount of $ 350 for the first offense and up to $ 1,000 for the second. People who accumulate multiple offenses and don't take any action may be arrested.
To combat the problem of not having car insurance locally, several cities, some in Northern Texas, have implemented programs to penalize uninsured drivers by towing their cars. Among them are Arlington, Dallas, DeSoto, Garland, Irving and Mesquite.
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The figures, obtained from the database of the insurance verification program TexasSure, also show that 4.1 million cars and pickup trucks - 22% of all state-level vehicles - lack a basic liability car insurance coverage and violate state law requiring insurance.
In Dallas County, 26% of all cars in circulation, or about 482,000 cars and pickups, are not insured. In Tarrant County, 21% are without auto insurance. The numbers are also high in other counties: 15.1% in Collin, Rockwall and Denton at 17%. These figures do not include commercial vehicles. This is a segment that TexasSure is not encompassing yet.
The South Texas counties registered the highest rates of lack of car insurance. For example, in Cameron County, east of Austin, nearly 38% of cars are without auto insurance.
The Insurance Department did not analyze the causes of high averages in Dallas and other counties.
The authorities are now seeking to clarify why these many cars are without insurance. The goal is to explain the car owners to make the correct choices.
Currently the driver who are without insurance are fined in the amount of $ 350 for the first offense and up to $ 1,000 for the second. People who accumulate multiple offenses and don't take any action may be arrested.
To combat the problem of not having car insurance locally, several cities, some in Northern Texas, have implemented programs to penalize uninsured drivers by towing their cars. Among them are Arlington, Dallas, DeSoto, Garland, Irving and Mesquite.
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