If your car overheats and catches fire, your safety is the top priority. Here’s what to do, step by step:
What To Do If Your Windshield Cracks
Why do windshields crack?
Windshields crack for several reasons, most of which relate to stress being placed on the glass or flaws in its structure. Here’s a breakdown of the most common causes:
Statistically speaking, it is more dangerous to drive during the summer months compared to other seasons in many parts of the world, especially in the United States. Here’s a breakdown of why and what the data shows:
What Just Happened
Earlier this week, the D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) released findings showing a sharp increase in auto insurance premiums across the District, citing both rising rates of carjackings/auto thefts and racial disparities in insurance pricing. The report revealed that Black drivers pay 1.46× what white drivers pay, and Hispanic drivers pay 1.2×, even when accounting for losses and claims—all pointing to systemic underwriting issues