In "Prepare For Your Next Road Trip With These Tips From Our Car Insurance Expert" on Explore, Brie Schmidt shares Jen De La Porte's advice for protecting yourself, your car and your finances before you hit the road. Here are the highlights.
1. Review your car insurance policy
Before you leave, read your policy for what it says about road trips, rental cars, roadside assistance, and out-of-state or international travel. Make sure your limits are high enough for long-distance driving, and add coverage if you need it.
2. Prepare for emergencies
Keep your agent's contact information handy and know how the claims process works. Knowing the steps and documents you'll need after an accident gives you peace of mind on the road.
3. Rental car coverage
If you're renting a car for the trip, Jen recommends rental car coverage as an added layer of protection that may keep a claim off your personal policy. Credit card benefits may be another option to look at.
4. Vehicle maintenance
Check your tires, brakes, lights and fluids before a long drive, and pack emergency essentials and basic tools.
5. Your insurance rates
More time on the road can affect your rates. Know how your insurance company tracks mileage, and drive safely along the way.
About Jen
Jen De La Porte entered the insurance industry with a vision of offering clients a different kind of experience. She built an agency that works like a concierge service, matching each client's needs with the right policies from a wide range of insurance companies.
