by Frankenmuth Insurance | Jul 15, 2019 | Safety and Prevention, Auto Insurance, Personal
Every day, the average person is behind the wheel for almost an hour. Whether they’re driving to school or work, or just running errands, they’re traveling an average of 11,498 miles each year. So, when it comes to cars, comfort is important. And, as always, safety is...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | May 30, 2019 | Auto Insurance, Personal
Your car can handle extreme temperatures – it’s designed for it. But that’s not always true for the stuff you leave in your car. We all know that pound of hamburger from the grocery store shouldn’t be left in your trunk, but there are some not-so-obvious items you...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Apr 24, 2019 | Auto Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are approximately 1,235,000 weather-related crashes every year, and almost half (46 percent) happen while driving in the rain. That’s more than snow and sleet. More than slush. More than ice. And ultimately,...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Jan 22, 2019 | Safety and Prevention, Auto Insurance, Personal
When a dead battery leaves you stranded, you could call road service… or you could jumpstart it back to life. (You’ll need to have jumper cables, so if you don’t have them, here’s your first step: Buy some. You can find them online for less than $20.) Jumpstarting a...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Nov 27, 2018 | Safety and Prevention, Auto Insurance, Personal
Driving at night is trickier than driving in daylight hours, which is why there are significantly more traffic accidents at night (especially on weekends). But there are some easy precautions you can take to make night driving safer. Follow these safety tips, and...
by Frankenmuth Insurance | Oct 11, 2018 | Auto Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Driving in the fog? Whether it looks like a thin mist or a thick wall, it can significantly reduce your visibility. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, fog causes more than 38,700 car accidents every year. And we don’t want you to be in one of...
