Abats Auto Tags & Insurance Agency

02/18/2023

ABATS WILL BE OPEN FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY, 2/20/23

We will observe normal business hours: 9 am to 6 pm

12/06/2022

REAL ID DEADLINE EXTENDED -- AGAIN!

The deadline to obtain your REAL ID has been extended for two more years, to MAY 7, 2025. Eventually, you will need this ID to board airplanes and enter Federal buildings and facilities.

03/13/2022

10/15/2021

DRIVING WHILE BLACK
HISTORIC LEGISLATION

City Council has passed a bill making Philadelphia the first major city in the U.S. to ban police from stopping drivers for minor violations.

The DRIVING EQUALITY BILL, introduced by council-at -large member, ISAIAH THOMAS, will end common police stops for "secondary" violations such as: a single broken headlight or tail light, expired or missing emission stickers, improperly displayed plates, loud mufflers, etc..

Police nationwide, traditionally use these minor violations as a pretext for pulling vehicles over in search of greater crimes such a drug possession and illegal weapons. However, study after study show that Blacks and Latinos are far more likely to be detained than White drivers, even though less than 1% of these stops ever result in any charges. In Philadelphia alone, 72% of drivers stopped for minor infractions, are African American, even though Black people comprise only 43% of the city's population.

This law will go into effect in 120 days, giving adequate time to retrain police and other officials. It's estimated that the bill will result in 300,000 less stops per year!

09/25/2021

TEEN STICKER SHOCK!

Adding a 16-year-old male driver to your insurance policy could increase your premium by $4,000, thus making Philly the 5th most expensive city to insure a teenager behind New York, Miami, and a few other cities.

At ABATS, we're always dedicated to finding our customers the best quality insurance at the lowest possible prices, no matter how old (or young) they are!

Call for free QUOTE! 215 476 4943

Adding a teenage driver to an insurance policy is a bigger financial jolt for parents in the Pittsburgh region than in most other major metropolitan areas...

10/06/2020

NEW HOURS:
MON TUE FRI: 9 AM - 6 PM
WED THUR 10 AM - 6 PM
SAT: 10 AM - 4 PM

We stop title transfers 1 hour before closing.

10/24/2018

HOW OLDER DRIVERS CAN STAY ON THE ROAD (from AARP)

The good news: Drivers over the age of 70 are suffering less fatal crashes. The bad news: Eventually, you'll probably have to stop driving,

Here are some warning signs to help you decide when it's time to give up the keys and tips on how to stay on the road longer.

CAhttps://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/info-2018/older-drivers-driving-safer-longer.html

How do you know when its time to stop driving? Learn to recognize driving hazards and follow these steps to stay on the road.

11/14/2017

HOW MUCH IS 'ENOUGH' INSURANCE?

Insurance in Philadelphia is among the highest costs in the nation so people are often shocked at how little benefits they get from a policy they pay so much for,

Do you have enough insurance? Insurance should cover your 'net worth'. Pennsylvania only requires you to carry about $35,000 in liability. If you carry 'State Minimum' insurance and your assets total more than $35,000, you don't have enough insurance.

What do you want your insurance to do for you? Do you want your car fixed or replaced? Do you want to be fully covered for all injury? Do you want your bills covered if you can't work due to injury from an accident?

If you're not sure what your insurance covers, simply bring you Declaration Page to ABATS. We'll be happy to give you a free review and help you assess your situation!