Auto Consumer Tips

Welcome to PEMCO's Auto Consumer Tips section! You'll find informative fact sheets to help protect you and your loved ones. Click on a topic below for a menu on that topic, then select the one you want and the Acrobat Reader will display it. Read it, print a copy with your printer, or save it to your hard drive.

Check back now and then. We'll add new tips to help make your life easier.

Understanding your policy
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Auto coverages and what they mean Auto insurance terms in simple language How marriage and divorce affect auto insurance What is "The Insurance Promise?" Why an insurance company might cancel a policy Why insurance costs are rising

Teen drivers
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Teens and young adults top list of drowsy drivers Prom, graduation make spring the danger season for teen drivers The dangers of teenage driving The psychology of teenage driving Help your teenage driver make safe choices Teenage driving - quick summary of facts, tips Graduated licensing law Ways to trim costs for teen drivers Choose a safe car for your teen

Safety
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Children under age 8 must ride in safety seats How to prevent friends from driving drunk Avoid deer-vehicle collisions Children under age 8 must ride in safety seats Share the road safely with big rigs Head restraints – proper adjustment How to help the elderly drive safely The 10 worst foods to eat while driving Beware of bargain windshield repairs SUVs - a smart choice for your family? Don't use cruise control on slick roads

Crime prevention
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Prevent car break-ins at trailheads Protect against holiday car prowlers Take steps to prevent carjacking 10 ways NOT to become a road-rage target Six tips to foil auto theft

Save money
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Get the best value when shopping for a new car How to save money on auto insurance Seniors save with a Defensive-Driver Discount

Vehicle maintenance
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Protect your car in winter

Miscellaneous
- - Select a Consumer Tip - - Buying extra insurance when renting a car Don't get soaked buying a flood-damaged car How to shop for auto insurance Check for common coverage gaps Insuring drivers with less-than-perfect records