Tips for Seasonal Business owners on how to wisely manage Commercial Auto Insurance

No Comments Written by Vandorne Luk on July 4, 2010 in Car Insurance.

p53 seasonal insuranceYou will not plow a driveway of snow in the middle of summer nor you will mow a lawn when there is no grass growing. This might not concern everyone but if you are an owner of a seasonal business then you have to know that you need a different insurance when it is off-seasson or in-season.

There are commercial insurance providers which offer seasonal insurance for owners of businesses like snowplow drivers, landscrapers, or ice cream trucks. These auto insurance will allow business owners to customize their coverage for months when their businesses are running full blast and for months when it is not.

Here are some helpful tips that you need to know about seasonal auto insurance:

  • If during the off-season your vehicle will just be parked then you might want to consider canceling the insurance of the vehicle for that time. You may still want to protect your vehicle during off season so you can go for a comprehensive-only coverage which will provide basic protection against falling tree branches, hail, theft or vandalism.
  • Getting a comprehensive-only policy during off season also allows you to have a continuous coverage. This is a major concern since most insurance companies will charge you a lot more if you do not have a proof that you have a continuous coverage once the in-season kicks off.
  • If you need to drive your work vehicle during the off season, you can advise your insurance company that you are using it on a personal basis so they can adjust your police to reflect such use.

Off-season or in-season, auto insurance is still very important to have all year round. You can consult a local insurance provider to check on how you can take advantage of seasonal insurance policies for your seasonal business.


Auto Warranties, The Low Down: 2

No Comments Written by Heather on April 10, 2010 in cars.

warranty2Now that we have talked a little bit about the cars and what exactly they cover, let’s go ahead and move on over to how long the warranties can last.  This all depends on you and what exactly you might want.  There are many different options, but the typical warranty lasts about three years or 36,000 miles.

If you decide to get yourself an extended warranty, you certainly do not have to worry about the time frame quite so much, as the typical extended warranty is up to 10 years of 100,000 miles, which is a pretty decide warranty if you do not drive a whole, whole lot.

You also want to make sure that you take a look at the warranty to ensure which one you are getting.


Auto Warranties, The Low Down: 1

No Comments Written by Heather on April 9, 2010 in cars.

istock-000005537869xsmall1Auto Warranties – what are they?  They are typically something that you get whenever you purchase a brand new car, but do you really know exactly what they cover and exactly what the warranty is all about.  That is what we are going to talk about in the next couple blogs, exactly what the warranty is, what it covers and how long it lasts.

Auto warranties actually come in two different kinds if you are buying a new car and the first one is going to be bumper-to-bumper.  This covers everything but things that wear and tear, like the brakes or the tires.  So if something falls off?  It is covered under the warranty.

If you opt for a powertrain warranty, that actually just covers everything that makes the car move, like the engine as well as the transmission.  More in the next blog about how long they last!

If you're looking for more information on car insurance, or you want free quotes, check out Farmers.com, my favorite insurance site!