What Is Rental Car Reimbursement Insurance Coverage and Is It Worth It?
There are some things in this world that you just don’t want to have to spend your hard-earned money on. One of these is paying for the added expense of renting a car after yours is damaged or totaled in an accident. The thing is, while you wait for your car to get fixed or search for a new one, you probably can't go without...
Read More What Is the New Massachusetts Vehicle Inspection Process?
The Gilbert team has some important information for car owners about the new Massachusetts state vehicle inspection process that went into effect on November 1, 2022. Here’s a rundown of what will be changing about the process and what will stay the same. What’s changed about the Massachusetts state vehicle inspection process? The most significant change to the state vehicle inspection process is in the...
Read More Massachusetts Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
Understanding The New Massachusetts Hands-Free Cell Phone Law After years of debating how to curb hand-held cell phone use by drivers, Massachusetts lawmakers and Governor Charlie Baker have finally come to an agreement on legislation that bans the use of all cell phones and other electronic hand-held devices, including headsets, headphones, and navigation devices, while operating a motor vehicle. When this law, signed by Governor...
Read More New Massachusetts Commercial Auto Marking Rules
Understand the Massachusetts State Marking Regulations for Your Commercial Vehicles Before You Get Pulled Over More and more reports keep coming into our office that commercial auto drivers are being pulled over by Massachusetts state police for not registering their commercial vehicle with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Unfortunately, these drivers do not seem to be aware of the Massachusetts State Marking Regulations that...
Read More Winter Driving Tips
We know New Englanders are seasoned professionals when it comes to winter driving, but it never hurts to brush up on your winter driving skills — especially with all of the crazy weather we’ve already seen this winter. With that in mind, here are our tips on safety precautions to follow when snow, ice, and cold temperatures make the roads anything but a winter wonderland. 1....
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to Umbrella Insurance
This April you may need an umbrella for more than just a rainy day. Here’s a scenario — you’re taking your kids to an afternoon movie when they start fighting in the backseat. Your attention shifts from the road to them for a brief moment and before you know it, you’ve rear-ended the car in front of you. Of course, you had to hit a...
Read More MA Driver’s Guide: Should I Buy Rental Car Insurance
Imagine this: you’re headed out of town, either for business or pleasure, and need to rent a car. You pick out the perfect make and model and are all set to go, but then the rental agent asks you: “Do you want to buy rental car insurance?” What do you do? For many people, the answer is unclear. Either you fork over what can seem...
Read More 6 Spring Homeowner’s Clean-up Tips
It's been a tough winter around New England. Thankfully, Spring has finally arrived along with the days of sunshine and warmer weather! This time of year is perfect for checking out and cleaning up the inside and outside of your home. Here are 6 Spring Homeowner's Clean-up tips worth following from your friends at Gilbert Insurance: Check out your roof, gutters and drainage spouts for winter damage. Test out and change the...
Read More Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel You’ve waited for this day to come for 16 1/2 years, and now it’s finally here. Your son or daughter has just gotten their driver’s license. Hallelujah! Say goodbye to the exhaustion of driving your kids back and forth across town to school, activities, the movies, birthdays, and more. You won’t miss the fights over which station to listen...
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