There you are, cruising down I-70. Sun’s shining. Tunes blaring. Ah! Life is pretty good. Then you see it: A hideous matte blotch on your hood. That chipped paint spot is such an eyesore, in fact, that you consider faking your own death, changing your name to “Sven” and living out the rest of your […]

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Whether caused by twigs, a gas nozzle or an ex’s set of keys, car scratches and scrapes are just inevitabilities. Automotive paint isn’t the most durable material on Earth; even sliding a heavy cardboard off the car roof could leave microscopic scratches that may eventually welcome vehicle rust and peeling. Plus, they’re eyesores! Gnarly as […]

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Wondering if your car is totaled after a crash? If the cost to fix the damage exceeds the vehicle’s actual cash value, or ACV, it very well could be. (As a general rule, insurance companies, utilizing a Total Loss Formula, may refuse to cover autobody repairs that cost more than 50% to 80% of your […]

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Deer rutting season is once again upon us, and you know what that means—no, we’re not talking about picking up a box of summer sausage. This is the time of the year where deer are most active, and the risk of striking one in your car skyrockets. There are plenty of precautions you can take […]

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While it may seem fairly simple to figure out who is at fault in a one- or two-car collision, multi-car accidents are very different. Typically, the car that rear-ends another is determined to be at fault because that driver is responsible for maintaining a safe following distance. Right? Not so fast. In most multi-car accidents, […]

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You may have read a lot of tips about how to select the best or least expensive auto insurance policy. But you may not know enough about the actual process of making an insurance claim or even how car insurance works. And why would you if you’re a careful driver who has not been in […]

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Like it or not, winter is fast approaching in Kansas City. That means bitter cold, snowfall, and downright messy road conditions. If you’re heading into this winter season with an older model vehicle, there are a few preventative steps you should take to ensure your car is in good working condition. Here are 7 winter […]

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Traffic safety is a major concern for all of drivers as a large number of car accidents happen every year in America. While some accidents are relatively minor, others are devastating or fatal. As we close in on the colder, snowier, and icier Kansas City weather, it’s important to know what’s happening around you when […]

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Car water damage can happen to the best of us. Simply parking in the wrong place, at the wrong time, can result in a flooded vehicle. But is your flooded car doomed to be added to the salvage yard’s heap as a “total loss”? Or is there a way to recondition your vehicle after a […]

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If you’ve noticed lots of glare through your windshield, especially when driving at night, you aren’t alone. In fact, as many as one in three drivers drive with nighttime views obstructed by oily streaks on their windshields. Unfortunately, the inside of your windshield can be an absolute pain to clean. The angles alone make the […]

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