When it comes to your family, you know that you strive to always protect them to the best of you ability. And while buying a new car is most definitely an excellent way to protect them with today’s latest technology, going to the lot and purchasing a brand new vehicle is out of many people’s budgets. With this in mind, you should keep an open mind about which car suits your family best. 

Complete lots of research

Just because you’re buying a used car doesn’t mean it won’t feature some of today’s best technology. Many cars that were manufactured during the past 15 years have life-saving features integrated into them. Take for example an anti-lock braking system. This type of system has been known to greatly reduce accidents that are normally caused by the tires locking up when hitting the brakes hard. You should definitely buy a car that has anti-lock brakes, and this is regardless of whether or not you choose to buy new or used. 

As part of the car shopping process, you will need to research which used vehicles have anti-lock brakes and which ones don’t. In doing this, you can make your shopping experience much more enjoyable because you won’t be wasting you time looking at cars that don’t have the features you want. 

There are many other safety features to consider looking for when buying a used car, including:

• Airbags
• Adaptive cruise control
• Adaptive headlights 
• Backup camera

To learn more about buying a used car for the family that sports some of today’s best safety features, contact Linda Dugan Insurance today

If your car is dirty, you may not pay too much attention to the state of your interior. Crumbs and dirt aren’t going to kill you, so it’s a task you may put off time after time. However, accidents are caused for a number of reasons and objects in the car or poor visibility can distract you more than you realize. Here are 5 tips for keeping your car clean. 

1. Take Out the Trash

The wind moves in mysterious ways, and those ways can cause paper to fly everywhere — even in your face. Stick the trash bag where you’ll see it and remember to use it. 

2. Lessen Your Distractions 

How many times have you had your phone in your lap where it either fell or otherwise distracted you? Buy a phone holder for your car, or make one out of a large binder clip so you stay safe on the road. 

3. Drinks and Food 

If you run out of cup holders, don’t just throw your drinks on the floor. They can cause accidents by rolling into dangerous places, like under your brake pedal. Use a shower caddy to hold your fast food, and rolls of tape or even your shoe for drinks to cut down on edible threats. 

4. Headlights and Windows

You need clear headlights and windows to drive. When you’re at the pump, just make sure you get the grime off so you can see straight. You can also clean your headlights with window washing fluid so you stay bright. 

5. Clean Coverage 

Clean automobiles also need clean and up-to-date insurance policies. Linda Dugan Insurance serves Astoria, OR and provides information, assistance and coverage to the many drivers here. Call for a quote today to see what can be done for you.