Insurance

She’s been a good friend, but her mood’s been a little temperamental lately, and she’s let you down on more than one occasion. Not that looks are important, but she’s getting a little long in the tooth as well. Yeah, she’s lost her luster in more ways than one. For better or for worse, there comes a time when you just have to know when to cut the ties. It’s time for a new vehicle.

Before you go out kicking tires and wasting pricey gasoline running from one auto dealer to the next, why not just boot up the ol’ computer and do a little shopping from the comfort of home? Vantage offers our Direct Dealer network, a collection of nearly 250 local vehicle dealers, most online. From A (Ackerman) to Z (Zeiser), from east (O’Fallon, IL) to west (Warrenton) to north (Florissant) to south (Festus), we have you covered when it comes to shopping for a new or used vehicle.

Let’s start with the Open Road…

Do you love sitting on a rumbling mass of polished chrome, an endless ribbon of highway urging you on? Have you finally dusted off your ride and taken in warmer days? There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of having the sun on your shoulders and the wind in your face.

Not to ruin the fun of the above imagery, but when you do take it to the road, please be sure you’re first familiar with all the safety aspects. Nothing ruins a good time faster than, well, a bad time. Always think safety first, for your well-being as well as those around you. Let’s take a quick look at some things you can do to help keep safety in the picture at all times:

Insurance is a lightning rod in a storm of questions, especially when the topic is auto insurance. Why do I need it? How many kinds are there? Why is it so expensive? Because most of us drive, the topic is always relative in one way or another. So, you have questions. Here are some answers:

Q. Why do I need auto insurance?
A. First and foremost, in many states, it’s the law; you must maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage. For example, the minimum insurance requirements for the state of Missouri are: