6 Tips to avoid hitting a motorcycle Spring is here, which means you’ll likely see more motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not accustomed to looking for them. It’s obvious yet bears repeating: Motorcyclists […]
Protection during a hail storm Staying safe on the road during a hail storm It may sound surprising, but there are approximately 3,000 hailstorms in the United States each year, many occur right here in Arizona. The size of hail can widely vary – from golf-ball size to softball size. And when it starts building […]
5 Ways to Avoid Parking Lot Fender Benders in Tucson Parking lots in Tucson – we love the convenience but hate the frustrations. Carelessness in parking lots just so happens to be the cause of many a door ding and irritated driver. Even worse, careless behavior can cause a collision or injury. Read more to […]
The forecast in Arizona: HOT and getting hotter. And, that can make for troublesome travel. When the temperature increases, decrease your risk on – and off – the road with these safety tips: 1. Check those tires. You’re already checking your tire pressure every month, right? Even if you are (most of us don’t), keep a […]
8 Auto Insurance Myths To get the best value for your car insurance budget, know the facts When purchasing an auto policy, it’s important to understand the factors that affect your policy costs and coverage. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad information that passes for “common wisdom”—here, we separate myth from facts about car insurance. […]
Make sure your pets travel well for the holidays The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to eat good food and join together with loved ones. For many who have families far away, this is also is the time to pack up and get out of Arizona. If you are gearing […]
One of the best ways to keep your auto insurance costs down is to have a good driving record. Listed below are other things you can do to lower your insurance costs. 1. Shop around Prices vary from company to company, so it pays to shop around. Budget Insurance is your local, Tucson independent insurance […]
5 Questions to Ask to Keep Your Haunting Brood Safe on Halloween Despite the fact that Halloween in Tucson involves walking around at night amongst ghouls and witches, it really only takes a little common sense to make the night safe for everyone. Here are five questions to ask so your entire family, even […]
Do I need travel insurance? Imagine that your trip gets canceled unexpectedly. The cost of your airfare, hotel, cruise ship or other accommodations are most likely non-refundable. Would you be able to accept the financial loss of the cost of your trip? If there was a medical issue, and someone in your party needed to be evacuated, […]
I’m borrowing my friend’s car … am I covered? Most people have an idea of what’s covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Budget Insurance in Tucson & Sahuarita, we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a car. Now that the weather in Southern Arizona is beginning to […]