Protect My Car Blog

The colors people choose for their clothes and car say a lot about them. From how you deal with stress to how passionate you are, your color choices give away plenty about your personality.

For the third consecutive year, Protect My Car, one of the nation’s leading providers of extended vehicle service contracts and maintenance plans, has been named by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ) as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work.

With its cozy heated seats, the smell of your aromatherapy air freshener, and your favorite tunes playing, you couldn't be blamed for thinking, "My car is my home... or at least my 'second home.'"

The cornerstone of any road trip is great music. The right song can inspire and get everyone singing at the top of their lungs. It doesn’t matter the genre, the era, or who wrote it, there are some songs that were undeniably made for driving.

One of the biggest advantages of buying a new car is the peace of mind you get from its warranty. But no warranties last forever — even the best ones. Fortunately, extended car warranty plans can help you stay covered for longer.

Vehicle maintenance plays a major role in how well your vehicle performs and how long it lasts on the road. However, keeping up with a regular maintenance schedule isn’t easy when you need to keep track of oil changes, tire rotations, new tires, filter changes, inspections, brake pads, and more.

After all the time and attention you give it, you may think, "There's nothing I don't know about my car." However, one thing you may not know is the story behind your car’s logo. Most car logos are known worldwide and are almost immediately recognizable, but it wasn’t always this way.

Drifting stands out from any other motorsport. Not only is the style of driving wildly different, so are the cars. Whether they’re home-built racers or manufacturer-backed track weapons, drift cars are a rare breed. And no matter who you talk to about drifting, there’s one car that stands above all others: The Toyota Corolla AE86.

The automobile we choose to drive is more than simple transportation — it conveys a unique message about who we are and what we value. A truck says something different than a sports car, just as a rugged SUV and a luxury sedan make completely distinct statements.

Dock Square Capital LLC, private equity firm with former Florida governor and 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush and his son on board, paid an undisclosed sum for a minority stake in Crestview Partners LLC-backed Protect My Car, the firm said on Tuesday, April 2.

Protect My Car, one of the nation’s leading providers of extended vehicle service contracts and maintenance plans, cooked up a storm and raised funds at the 2019 Pinellas Park Firefighters’ MDA Chili Blaze, which took place on March 15. This is the third consecutive year that the Protect My Car team has participated in the family-friendly event.

When looking for a new or gently-used car, reliability is an important factor in your decision. An unreliable car can lead to costly trips to the mechanic, especially if you don't have car warranty insurance. Checking a car's recall history is an easy way to evaluate reliability.