Back-to-School Driving Safety

Sep 19 2011 Most children involved in bus-related fatalities are 4-7 years old, and have been hit by motorists that illegally pass a stopped school bus. Because of this, Balcos Insurance wants to make sure you know the laws when it... more ›

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How Your Car Insurance Works

Jul 22 2011 Personal auto insurance can be quite confusing. It's really several different kinds of insurance rolled into one car insurance policy. Liability is one of the most important car insurance coverages you can buy.... more ›

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Risky Driving Behaviors. Who, Me?

Jul 14 2011 If you think you drive your car more dangerously when you're stressed, you're not alone. As it turns out, the more frazzled you get while driving, the more prone you are to engaging in risky driving behaviors. A... more ›

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Hybrid Car Insurance

Jun 21 2011 Hybrid Cars run on a combination of gasoline and an alternate power source: Some run on a rechargeable battery which captures kinetic energy through “regenerative braking,” while others run on hydrogen gas.&... more ›

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Washington Drivers, No Insurance

Jun 17 2011 About 20% of the drivers on the road in Washington State have recently reduced or cancelled their car insurance for immediate financial relief.* Reducing or cancelling your car insurance can have terrible repercussions... more ›

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Seattle Waives Parking Ticket Collections and Interest

May 27 2011 For a very limited time, the City of Seattle will be waiving the collections and interest on unpaid parking tickets. If you have back parking tickets, this is the time to pay them. The parking ticket collections and... more ›

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Seattle Drivers Beware: City Starting to "Boot" Cars

May 26 2011 Seattleites beware! If you have parking tickets and drive in Seattle, make sure you pay them! If you live in Seattle and have four or more unpaid parking tickets, Scofflaw could get you in big trouble.... more ›

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Car Spring Clean

Jan 25 2011 Car Spring Clean Spring is a great time to clean your fall and winter clutter – not just from your home, but your car, too! Dump the Junk: Clean out the inside of your car – get rid of anything that... more ›

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Uninsured Motorists

May 25 2010 With high unemployment rates come high numbers of uninsured or underinsured drivers. This is making driving your car an even more financially risky venture. Do you have Uninsured (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage on your auto insurance policy? If you're not sure, call your agent to find out. With high unemployment rates come high numbers of uninsured or underinsured drivers. This is making driving your car an even more financially risky venture. Do you have Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured... more ›

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Have You Heard the Buzz about Drowsy Driving?

May 25 2010 Sleep experts are now estimating that drowsy driving accounts for over 100,000 accidents each year, and causes 1550 deaths! The number of fatigue-related accidents may actually be much higher than this estimate because is it so difficult to detect. Sleep experts are now estimating that drowsy driving accounts for over 100,000 accidents each year, and causes 1550 deaths! The number of fatigue-related accidents may actually be much higher than this estimate because... more ›

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