Before You Buy: Car Purchasing Tips

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How To Protect Yourself And Your Future New Car

So many people show up at the car dealership saying “Oh, we are just looking today!” only to drive off the lot in their new ride an hour later. So you do not end up one of those people in an impulse purchase without the coverage you need to protect it, consider these car buying tips.

  • Do Your Homework: Certain makes and models of vehicles will not just cost less at the car dealership, they will cost less in maintenance over the years and to cover with auto insurance. Research the vehicles you are interested in to ensure you do not end up buying one infamous for breakdowns or accidents.
  • Make A Call: If you are adding a new vehicle to your family’s fleet, do not assume that you have thirty days to get the coverage you need. Your car will likely only be protected if you are trading in your previous vehicle for the new car. Either way, call your insurance agent in advance so you can be protected from the moment you drive off the lot.
  • Ask Questions: When you are at the dealership, ask plenty of questions about the safety features that your potential vehicle could come with. Then, give your agent a call and ask about them. While some safety features can help drive your premiums down because they safeguard your car, others are more costly to replace or complex to repair, making your potential vehicle more risky (i.e. more expensive) to insure.

Is your insurance agent coming alongside you during the car buying process so you can get the auto insurance you need to protect your new car? For great service and great coverage, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Do not leave your pricey purchase unprotected; call us today!

How To: Add Your Teen Driver

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FAQs About Insuring Your New Driver

Your teen getting ready to reach their 16th birthday is simultaneously terrifying and exciting. On the one hand, you get to spend a lot less time behind the wheel as your family chauffeur once your teen becomes a licensed driver. On the other hand, you have to trust that your child is enough of an adult to man a vehicle. So you can have peace of mind while your teen is behind the wheel, it is important to add him or her to your auto insurance policy. Here are the answers to a few questions you may have when making that change to your policy.

  • When Should I Add My Teen? Generally, you do not need to add your teen driver to your policy until he or she becomes officially licensed. That means you can hold off on insuring him or her during the permit process. Call your insurance agent to double check, though, as you do not want to leave yourself unprotected.
  • How Much Will It Cost? Not surprisingly, your teen is a riskier driver than you are with your years of experience behind the wheel. Consequently, you can expect to see your premiums increase at least a little bit when you add your son or daughter to your policy.
  • How Can I Save? Fortunately, you can take steps to combat the rising cost. Put your teen in a car with a great safety rating, make sure you teen driver completes driver’s education, and encourage him or her to get the best grades possible. Scoring As and Bs will bring your premiums down.

When you are ready to add your teen driver, is it easy to get in touch with your insurance agent? For all of your auto insurance coverage needs, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. We are here to help you get the right policy so you can have the right level of protection for yourself and your teen driver.

The Perfect Lamb For Your Easter Brunch

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The Right Recipe For This Weekend

What better way to celebrate Easter than gathering your community together for a brunch? To take your meal to the next level, it is important to have a recipe that will wow your friends and family. To help, here is an easy, five ingredient recipe for grilled lamb that will be as fun to eat as it is to make.

Chef’s Tip: Leave ample time for this recipe, as it requires four hours to marinate.

To make this Easter lamb, you will need:

  • A 4 or 5 pound boneless leg of lamb
  • ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of rosemary, minced
  • Salt and pepper

This recipe is a departure from the traditional method of butterflying the lamb on the bone and cooking it whole. Instead, cut along the muscle separations and pull the pieces apart with your fingers. This will ensure that the lamb cooks evenly. Also, cut away gristle and excess fat.

In a dish large enough to fit the lamb, stir together the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Add the lamb and coat it with the mixture. Leave it to marinate for four hours at room temperature, turning it occasionally.

Heat your grill. Leaving the garlic and rosemary on the lamb, season it with salt and pepper. Grill the lamb, turning regularly until your meat thermometer reads 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit (medium rare) when inserted into each piece. Grilling time will vary by weight, but plan for a 1 ½ pound section to need about 20 minutes to reach medium rare.

Let the lamb rest on the carving board for 15 minutes before slicing thinly. Enjoy!

Happy Easter! While you are celebrating, do you have the protection you need? For all of your Nevada insurance needs, contact All Nevada Insurance.

Are You Aware? April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Highlighting The Importance Of Alertness While On The Road

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. You should never, ever text behind the wheel, but if you usually pull out your phone after you pull on your seat belt, April is the perfect time to break the habit.

In Nevada, both using a handheld mobile device and texting while driving are illegal. These are steps in the right direction, but contrary to popular belief, using a headset to take your call while behind the wheel is not actually safer than using a handheld device. 30 studies show that because the call is still distracting, talking hands-free does not mean you are driving risk-free. Avoiding calls altogether is the best policy.

On average, when you look at your phone, whether to read a text or make a call, you take your eyes away from the road for five seconds. If you are driving at 55 mph that means that you cover the length of a football field while your eyes are averted. In other words, if something happens in the hundred+ yards in front of your vehicle you will not be able to respond. Put an end to distracted driving in your own life to keep yourself safe!

If you are tempted by your phone while behind the wheel, put it on silent and stow it in your glove box. Learn this habit now, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Together, we can save thousands of lives this year.

Did you know that a record of safe driving can help bring your auto insurance premiums down? Putting away your phone while driving can put more money in your wallet. To work with a team of agents who will help you take advantage of every discount available to you, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas. We are here to meet all of your Nevada auto insurance coverage needs.

Bring The Whole Family To This Fun Easter Festival

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Free Event At Centennial Hills Park

Easter is a great time gather the family together for a sunny weekend of community and fun. Who wants to go to all of the trouble (not to mention mess) of dying dozens of eggs at home, only to have your egg hunt end in 15 minutes, though? Fortunately, there is a happy medium that allows you to celebrate the day without adding more prep work to your already busy calendar. Local events enable you to have a great time with your family without the work.

To celebrate the day with your family and friends, gather everyone up and head to The Christian Hope Project’s Easter Festival. This event is free for the whole family, and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Centennial Hills Park (7101 N. Buffalo Drive) on Saturday, April 4th. It is the largest Easter egg hunt in Las Vegas, with tens of thousands of eggs to be found! Just be sure to BYOB (bring your own basket).

Children 0-5 years old will be invited to hunt at 11:30 a.m. The hunt for kids 6-9 will begin at 12:30 p.m. The oldest age bracket, 10-12 years old, will kick off at 1:30 a.m. When your child is not on the prowl for eggs, he or she can enjoy other kid-friendly games at the festival or head to the bounce house!

While the kids hunt, there will be fun for the adults too. Do not miss out on the free raffle and great live music. There will also be hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones for sale, so come hungry!

Do you have the insurance coverage you need to enjoy this holiday with your family stress-free? For full Nevada coverage at the most competitive price, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas. We have the right insurance solution for your family.

Prepping Your Boat For The Summer

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Is Your Boat Ready For A Season On The Water?

The warmer weather is fast approaching, and there is no better time than now to prepare your boat to get out on the water. Rather than waiting until you will have to break a serious sweat to get your boat water-worthy, why not start getting ready now so it will be ready to head straight to the lake once it gets truly hot? To help you prepare your boat, consider these steps.

  • De-Winterize: After months of sitting unused, odds are high the fuel in your tank has broken down and some parts of your boat are experiencing corrosion. Schedule a tune-up with a certified engine technician now, as their schedules can get full closer to summer.
  • Water Pump: The rubber impellers your boat’s water pump uses to maintain the proper engine temperature need to be replaced every 200 hours or 2 years. You can check that yours are still going strong by making sure water is still circulating as it should through your motor. While you are at it, test that the thermostats that ensure your engine has the right temperature of water are reading accurately.
  • Fluids & Filters: Check your oil reservoir and your gear oil. Replace your fuel filters once a year or every 100 miles. The start of each season is a great time to replace this filter each year, so you will not forget allowing ethanol, which acts as a solvent, to build up in your engine.

Does your boat have the insurance coverage it needs so you can enjoy your time out on the water with your biggest concern being when to reapply sunscreen? For all of your Nevada boat insurance needs, contact the experts at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas. We are here to ensure you are financially safeguarded, no matter how the wind and waves may buffet you.

Should I Choose An Independent Insurance Agent?

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Determining The Best Person To Meet Your Needs

Whether you are just trying to get the legally required amount of auto insurance or are looking for homeowners insurance to cover every facet of your home, determining the right insurance policy can be a bit confusing. You do not want to be left with a gap in coverage, but you also do not want to pay for coverage you do not need. Fortunately, an insurance expert can help you find the right level of coverage for the right price. Here are a few ways an independent insurance agent can serve you.

  • More Options: When you go straight to a major insurance provider to get coverage, you only see the policies they offer. When you shop comparison sites online, however, you get less information about the offered policies. An independent agent can see every policy available from every provider, and will show you those that will meet your specific needs.
  • Better Prices: Similarly, because an independent agent can see all the available policies, he or she is able to shop quotes and show you which policies will maximize your savings. Also, because the agent has industry experience he or she will be able to point out every discount available to you.
  • An Ally: Your independent agent is there to help you understand your coverage and tackle any issues as they arise. Do not be left confused when filing a claim or paying for something you thought your insurance would cover. An independent insurance agent will serve as your advocate and ally.

To work with a dedicated team of independent insurance agents, contact the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are committed to getting you the best policy at the best price. Do not be left navigating the world of insurance coverage blindly; call us today for the expert guidance you deserve!

Beat Bike Thieves With These Tips

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Use These Guidelines To Protect Your Motorcycle

Some of the beauties of owning a motorcycle are its lightweight build making it possible to zip around traffic, compact size making it easy to store, and open design enabling you to feel the fresh air around you. Unfortunately, all of those factors also make it easier for thieves to nab your bike. To protect your motorcycle, use these theft prevention tips:

  • Know Your Risk: Only half as many stolen motorcycles are returned to their owners as stolen cars, so it is important to know when a thief is most likely to try to make off with your bike. Summer months (July through September) are statistically the most popular time for motorcycle thieves to be active. Be especially diligent during this season.
  • Park Smart: Use the small size of your bike to defeat thieves. When you park in a parking garage, find a large vehicle or pillar to tuck your bike behind to conceal it. Similarly, when you park on the street look for large objects to hide your bike behind.
  • Lock It Down: When you leave your bike, do everything you can to safeguard it. Lock your ignition, your disc brakes, and your forks. Additionally, lock your bike to a firmly rooted, immovable object and wrap your locks tightly. This will make it hard for thieves to worm their way in to cut your locks. Utilizing these protections will make thieves think twice before even attempting to steal your motorcycle.

Should a tricky thief circumvent your safeguards and make off with your bike, do you have the motorcycle insurance you need to replace it? Do not be left unprotected; contact the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get the coverage your bike deserves with the right policy at the right price.

Three Questions Every Condo Owner Should Ask

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Protect Your Condo By Making These Important Inquiries

Living in a condo blends all of the beauties of owning the roof over your head and building equity in your real estate investment with the decreased maintenance concerns of knowing someone else will care for your property. Sometimes, though, that blend can lead to confusion, especially when it comes to condo insurance. To ensure you do not have a gap in coverage, ask these insurance questions.

  • What Kind Of Coverage Does The Master Policy Offer? When you purchase a condo, you join that building’s homeowners association (HOA). The HOA carries an insurance policy, called a master policy that protects the building and grounds. Ask whether your master policy just covers the exterior of your building and common areas, or if it protects your fixtures, walls, floors, or more.
  • How Will I Be Reimbursed For Lost Possessions? Your master policy will not include coverage for your personal possessions, so it is important to secure your own policy to protect your belongings. When you do, consider whether replacement cost coverage—which will reimburse you for the full cost of your lost possessions—or cash value—which will factor depreciation into your reimbursement—would be best.
  • What Events Are Covered? If you live in an area with high seismic activity or on a flood plain, you will want to make sure you secure coverage that will protect you in those situations. Ask your insurance agent what you need to do to cover yourself from your local risks.

Does your condo have the policy it needs to be protected? Contact the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your condo insurance needs. We are here to help you get the best policy so you can have the protection you deserve.