In 2015, over 400,000 cars, SUVs, vans, and other vehicle types were sold in the Philippines. In five years, the car and automotive industry in the country is eyeing to sell over 500,000 units in 2020. According to recorded data, while 47% of Filipino households remain to be car-less, 38% own one vehicle, while another 16% have more than one car. In fact, the region with the highest car sales…
Car insurances are a big deal for every car owner out there, but many still carry questions about car insurance – especially those who are new to owning vehicles. And it’s perfectly understandable – we’ve all been newbies before and asking questions is a normal thing. But with so many sources of information out there, it can be confusing who you should believe… or if what they’re saying holds any…
Owning a car and driving it is much more than just putting the key in the ignition, starting it, flooring the pedal, and getting to your destination. It’s just as important, if not more, to practice road safety when you’re out and about with your vehicle in order to avoid unfortunate circumstances such as accidents. As of May 2017, the World Health Organization reported that about 1.25 million people die…
Motorcycles are one of the emerging alternatives in Philippine transportation identity. Today, more and more commuting Filipino are opting to buy motorcycles, scooters, or big bikes compared to the traditional 4-seater car or SUV. Who would want to spend money for a ride, which will most likely be stuck along the world’s biggest parking lot, also known as EDSA? More than that, riding a motorcycle is fun. It symbolizes excitement,…
When it comes to picking car insurance, sometimes it’s just easiest to go with what your friends use, or the company whose you’ve seen a couple of times in the newspapers. Like any business, insurance companies all have different rates, plus they can vary greatly in everything from their coverage to their office hours to the speed of their claims service. If your planning to get one for your vehicle,…
Next to Vietnam, the Philippines is probably the next country in South East Asia with many motorbike users. In almost every street, every corner, every road—big or small, for sure, there is a motorcycle rider just speeding his way and avoiding Manila’s ‘fatal’ traffic situation. Because of its abundance and sudden rise in number, motorcycles or motorbikes have recently been the common target of thieves. In fact, during the past…
Having your vehicles insured should be one of your top priority as a car owner. Since nobody knows when will accidents and unfortunate events happen, it is important that you come prepared. While some may say that car insurances are expensive and unnecessary spending, it is actually one way of reducing car expenses in the long run. Because of its intimidating terms and an overwhelming amount of details and information,…
One of the most important decisions to make when it comes to owning a car is the insurance that you should get with it. After all, a car is a hard-earned investment, and protecting it is the top priority for all car owners. Nowadays, with so many car accidents and damages reported at every news portal, it has started to become a necessity than a luxury. Plus, it’s a great…
Most car owners already know this process, but for first-time car owners, here is how you register your car. Every year, the government requires each private vehicle to be registered and follow a specific process to ensure the safety of the drivers, passengers, as well as third party individuals and properties. The whole process should be finished within an hour to 2 hours the most. In the previous years when…
Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. This is especially true with the conditions of the Philippines’ general traffic. Every day, news programs report accidents on the road – from car collisions, people getting hit or ran over, etc. – and this is one of the main reasons why more careful car owners choose to purchase insurance. In the event that they are caught in an unfortunate accident,…