The glove compartment is an often overlooked and underused component of most cars. When used to its potential, your car’s glove compartment can hold a wealth of valuable information and resources. If you are ever in an accident or your car breaks down, you want to make sure that emergency services numbers and your insurance information are close at hand.

Your cell phone is often a lifeline in times of emergency, but it will serve little purpose if the battery dies. Keep a car charger in your glove box for those times when your phone needs a battery boost. While you’re in the electronics store, look for a small GPS unit and car adapter as well. It could save you if you make a wrong turn and suddenly find yourself hours out of your way.

In terms of personal safety and protection, add a small first aid kit, an umbrella and a pair of driving gloves. Why gloves, you ask? To protect your hands if you have to use a glass breakage bar, which you should also keep in the glove box.

You should also add your insurance cards to the glove box. If you need auto insurance, contact PMA Insurance Services in Chantilly, VA at (703) 449-1327.

If you are already a customer of PMA Insurance Services in Chantilly, VA, then you know that our independent insurance agency is dedicated to serving you and your neighbors throughout the Northern Virginia and Washington Metropolitan area and offering you access to more than thirty auto and home insurance companies that can serve your needs.

You should also know that we care about you and your family and want you to make the best choices when it comes to matters of safety. Did you know that The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 16 to 19 year olds are involved in more automobile accidents than any other age group? The good news is that you can do something about that. The most important thing you can do to assure your teen’s safety while driving is to make sure he or she gets driver education.

Looking to purchase that first car for your teenager? Then here are a few tips on choosing a safe car.

• Make sure the vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control which will prevent it from spinning out.
• Look for a vehicle that features an Automatic Braking System.
• Buy a vehicle that has airbags that work.
• Make sure the tires are good and check them regularly to avoid any problems.

Of course it is also important to make sure that your teen has proper auto insurance too. Our friendly and experienced agents are great at helping you choose the best carrier for your needs. We offer policies from reputable companies including Travelers, Safeco, GMAC, Kemper Preferred, Dairyland, Hartford, Progressive, Allied, Metlife and many more. Why not contact us today and get a quote? You can reach us at (703) 449-1327.

As a builder you know that during construction, projects are subject to a wide variety of risks or damage. While under construction, a project could suffer from damages due to high winds, fire, or sabotage of some nature.

One principle of common law states that once there is any new construction or improvement to land, it automatically becomes the property of the title holder. This is why as a builder you need Builder’s Risk Insurance which will indemnify you against some of these losses. In particular, this coverage protects you or your organization’s insurable interests such as materials, equipment, and fixtures in the event of damage or loss during the course of construction.

Our agents PMA Insurance Services are experts when it comes to making sure you have the coverage you need for your building project. At PMA Insurance Inc., located in Chantilly, VA, we are available to serve customers throughout the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC Metropolitan area.

Our agents have access to more than thirty insurance carriers that can cover your insurance needs such as Travelers, Safeco, GMAC, Kemper, Dairyland, Hartford,  Progressive, Allied, MetLife and many more. Contact us today to get a quote! You can call us at (703) 449-1327.