Protecting Your Car from Mother Nature
The weather is nearly as unpredictable as the ever-changing industry! Whether it’s summer storms, surprise hail, or the unforgiving rays of the sun, CARSTAR is here to help and lend an expert opinion. Keep reading to discover our best tips on how to protect your car from Mother Nature. Use Sunshades and Window Tints We
CIECA 2017: Length of Rental Not Getting Shorter Anytime Soon
The ever-increasing complexity of repair, the ongoing shortage of technicians, the resurgence of miles driven and a recent uptick in claims frequency have been pushing the nationwide length-of-rental (LOR) average higher over the past five years.
Average Length of Rental Unchanged at 11.5 Days in Second Quarter
Although the national number was flat, there was some variation between U.S. regions and states, suggesting that the number “is not reflective of a true national trend.”
Rate Hikes Putting Strain on Customer Satisfaction for U.S. Auto Insurers
According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, price satisfaction has declined this year, even as other areas of the overall customer experience have improved.
CARSTAR Offers Tips for Protecting Vehicles from Hail Damage
CARSTAR’s experts offer advice to help vehicle owners deal with unusual winter storms, before and after.
Hailstorm Insurance Claims up 48 Percent in 2016
Insurance claims for hail damage in Texas last year exceeded the previous two years combined, according to an analysis conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Colorado Hailstorm Could Be State’s Most Expensive Insured Catastrophe
The May 8 hailstorm that pounded Colorado’s Front Range is on track to be the state’s most expensive catastrophe.
July Hailstorm in Colorado Springs Sixth-Most Damaging in State’s History
The storm let loose up to tennis ball-sized hail, which resulted in 84,500 auto and homeowner insurance claims filed so far.
Hail Damage in North Texas Could Cost $300M in Car Repairs
A spokesman for the Insurance Council of Texas estimated that nearly 50,000 cars were damaged by the morning storms on March 17th.
Hail Horror
Do you truly have an insurance “partner?” After working through the worst hailstorm ever, we discovered that one insurer didn’t live up to that label.
