Safe Driving Articles

How to Get Your Car Out of the Mud

Lightning Strike on Car, Now What?

Check Engine Light Came On, What Do I Do?

What Is Uneven Tire Wear?

What Causes a Tire Blowout?

Does Car Insurance Cover My Windshield?

How Do Auto Accidents Affect Your Insurance?

Find out how long an accident stays on your insurance. Explore its impact on your premiums and accident forgiveness options.

What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

Uninsured motorist coverage can help you pay for damages caused by a negligent driver. Learn more about UM coverage and how a Farmers auto policy can help you protect yourself.

What to Do After a Traffic Accident

What Should I Do With a Flat Tire?

What Steps Can Help Prevent Flat Tires?

They Love #RVLife. When COVID-19 Struck, This Couple Prepared for the Worst and Hit the Road for Three Months.

What These Auto Pros Know About Adding Years to a Car’s Life — and You Should, Too

When a Car Is Parked for Days (or Weeks), Here Are Five Things You Can Do Today to Help Keep It Primed for Driving

Adapt or Get Left in the Dust. How One Business Owner Keeps Pace With the Cars of the Future

Self-Driving cars are disrupting the auto service industry. Learn how one auto shop owner became an early adopter of this new automotive technology.

Common Car Myths Solved

How often should you get your oil changed? Does cruise control improve gas efficiency? Learn from experts about the most common and controversial car myths.

No Squirrels Were Harmed. Can't Say the Same for the Neighbor's Car.

Here’s What Happens When Stubborn Pedestrians Meet Disruptive Technology

"I Came Back to Find Teeth Marks All over My Car"

Engine Trouble? Check for Curly Fries

The Incredibly True Story of a Wild Hog That Played Chicken…and Won

Why Bumble Bees Make Terrible Backseat Drivers

Sometimes Life Is like a Box of Hamsters, You Never Know What to Expect

Distracted driving is a serious problem but it's not every day that a hamster is to blame. Read more about this entry to our Hall of Claims.

A Crash. Flashing Emergency Lights. Then, the Accident That Changed His Life

Read about a life-changing distracted driving accident and how you can potentially avoid one with helpful tips from Farmers Insurance.

Fix This (Not That) to Help Get $100s or $1,000s More for Your Car at Trade-In

This Cross-Country Ride Could Change Your Travel Bucket List

The Chores Can Wait. Follow This Guy's Journey to Plan the Road Trip of a Lifetime

A View of Life on the Road from a Guy Who Lives and Works in an RV

Winter Car Care Tips from One of the Snowiest, Coldest Places in the U.S.

Roadside Emergency Tips from a Highway Patrol Commander Who Has Seen It All ... At 70 Mph

Distracted on the Road? It's Like Driving the Length of a Football Field... Blindfolded

According to the CDC, approximately 9 people are killed and 1,000 injured each day in crashes that involve distracted drivers.

What to Do If Your Car Engine Overheats

Here are tips for what to do when your engine overheats, and basic car maintenance you can do to help prevent your car from overheating.

A Road Pro's Five Critical Rules for Avoiding a Crash

What Science Can Tell Us about Teen Drivers

Spend Less Time Pumping Gas in the Cold, and Other Potential Perks of Owning an Electric Vehicle

Claims Data Reveals About Boats, Travel Trailers & Motorcycles | Farmers Insurance

A Customer, a Clown and a Three-Ring Fender Bender — We Can’t Make This Stuff Up