After the triple-digit temperatures of summer, autumn has arrived in Arizona, much to the delight of residents. The season brings cooler temperatures, or if you live in the state’s higher elevations, the first snowfall. The return of fall means that the leaves will begin to turn glorious shades of gold, red, and yellow. In addition,...
Category: Safe Driving
Rules for Driving Safely Through School Zones
As the first day of school has passed for students in K-12 schools across the Valley, highlighting the importance of using extreme caution when driving through school zones and while commuting with school buses. Here, at Hegarty-Haynes Insurance – an independent insurance agency in Tempe, we want to share some of the state’s laws surrounding...
Driving During Arizona’s Monsoon Season
Arizona’s monsoon season is here, running from June 15 to September 30 each year. According to the National Weather Service, much of the area receives between 40 to 50 percent of its annual precipitation during this yearly weather pattern, resulting from a wind shift that brings moisture to the southwest. The season’s storms often darken...
Have You Reviewed Your Auto Insurance Lately?
Auto insurance is required by law and protects your finances in the event of an accident or other covered event. In Arizona, you must maintain bodily injury and property damage coverage in the amounts of $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident and $10,000 per accident, respectively (Arizona Department of Insurance). Contacting an insurance agency in Tempe...
How to Spring Clean Your Car
There is more to spring than mild temperatures and blooming flowers. It’s also the season for refreshing your home and landscape, hence the term, “spring cleaning.” Your vehicle can also benefit from a deep cleansing. Use these tips to spring clean your car before the weather heats up. Organize Every vehicle owner knows that cars...
Dead Car Battery? Here’s How to Jump Start It!
You should always keep jumper cables (also called booster cables) in the trunk of your car. Available in varying lengths, 12 to 25 feet, jumper cables can really come in handy in the event of a weak or dead battery. You can also purchase a portable jump start instead, or in combination, of jump cables....
Must-Have Vehicle Gadgets
Make your car smarter and safer in 2018 with the right products. These must-have vehicle safety gadgets, all of which can be purchased aftermarket, are designed to help you be better prepared for whatever the road may throw at you. Here are just a few of our favorite vehicle gadgets. Emergency Roadside Kit A good...
Safe Travels, Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the busiest travel season of the year. Over 50 million people will journey away from home over the next few weeks. Enjoy all the tidings of comfort and joy in the company of friends and family with the following tips. Safe travels and happy holidays to...
Five Common Auto Insurance Myths
There are many common misconceptions associated with auto insurance coverage. Protect yourself from future misunderstandings by familiarizing yourself with the truth behind these five auto insurance myths. Myth: If you loan your car to a friend, their auto insurance will cover any damages in the event of an accident. Truth: Your insurance policy is considered...
July 4th Events
With July 4th – which marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence, just four days away, have you cemented your plans for the evening? Perhaps you’ll be among the reported 44.2 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more away from home to honor the red, white and blue? There are a number of July...