David L. Smith Part of the Crilly Insurance Team

Here are 6 ways to Reduce Gas Costs

Increase your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and get better gas mileage:

1. Regular maintenance

Regular oil changes and tune-ups will help keep your car running at peak performance.

2. Consolidate trips

Try to plan trips in advance, and combine errands whenever possible. Why not stop at the grocery store and post office on the way back from getting your hair cut?

3. Carpool When You Can

Going to the same place as your neighbor? Meeting friends for lunch? If you can drive together, you’ll be burning less gasoline. Trade off and save money

4. Drive conservatively

Accelerating and braking quickly can make your engine work harder and burn more fuel. Avoid slamming on the brakes or accelerating rapidly, except in emergency situations.

5. Clean out your car

Extra junk in your trunk weighs down your vehicle, which means you use more gas to get around. Remove heavy items that you don’t regularly use.

6.  Shift earlier

High RPMs = low fuel efficiency. That means driving like you’re racing the car next to you isn’t going to cut your fuel costs. If your car has a standard transmission, upshift earlier to reduce fuel consumption. Actual RPMs will vary by model, so check your owner’s manual to learn when to shift to the next highest gear

The Crilly Agency can help you with life insurance and property and casualty products including business and liability insurance, farm, tenant, homeowner, auto, and boat insurance.

We are independent, which means we offer our customers a choice when it comes to selecting which carrier provides the best policy and pricing for their needs.  A captive agent, who works for one company, has limited products. One day, those products may not be right for you. An independent agent works with a variety of companies and thus has access to more markets. They will be able to get you coverage at the lowest prices and can also find ways to cover potential gaps in insurance to work with policies you already have.

Mid-February is a time of transition between winter and spring. One day it’s snow flurries and the next day it’s budding crocuses. The youngest member of the Crilly Agency Team, Ashley Harris can easily pivot from one task to the next as she helps clients with their home and auto insurance coverage.  A Customer Service Representative with the Crilly Agency since 2016, Ashley holds  the CLCS ( Commercial Lines Coverage  Specialist) designation and is licensed as a property and casualty agent. She is based at our Riva Road, Annapolis office.

Ashley prides herself in keeping up with all the technological innovations in communications and works with customers to find the best ways to keep them up to date on their insurance, finding the very best insurance coverage to suit her client’s needs.

At the Crilly Insurance Agency, we are independent, which means we offer our customers a choice when it comes to selecting which carrier provides the best policy and pricing for their needs.  A captive agent, who works for one company, has limited products. One day, those products may not be right for you. An independent agent works with a variety of companies and thus has access to more markets. They will be able to get you coverage at the lowest prices and can also find ways to cover potential gaps in insurance to work with policies you already have.

Ashley is highly knowledgeable on the latest solutions and works hard to learn about new insurance carriers and products. Her specialties include homeowners, renter’s, condo, and auto insurance. An accomplished baker, Ashley knows from experience that skill and care are key to creating something good, including relationships.  She prides herself in taking care of her clients. Ashley lives in  Bowie and enjoys spending time with her young son Ezra.

If you’d like to contact  Ashley Harris by email she can be reached at [email protected]or call our Annapolis office at 2521 Riva Road at 410-571-1771.

As we begin the month of February at the Crilly Agency, we’d like to put the spotlight on Associate Agent Kathy Gascon based at our Riva Road, Annapolis office.

Kathy prides herself in finding the very best insurance coverage to suit her client’s needs. She has over 34 years of experience in the insurance industry.  She holds a property and casualty license as well as a life and health license. Kathy holds the CLCS (Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist) designation and is highly skilled in finding the very best pricing and products for clients.

Kathy is well versed in all types of insurance, including business insurance and life insurance . She has a loyal following of clients, but always makes the time to help new customers.

At the Crilly Insurance Agency, we are independent, which means we offer our customers a choice when it comes to selecting which carrier provides the best policy and pricing for their needs.  A captive agent, who works for one company, has limited products. One day, those products may not be right for you. An independent agent works with a variety of companies and thus has access to more markets. They will be able to get you coverage at the lowest prices and can also find ways to cover potential gaps in insurance to work with policies you already have.

Kathy is highly knowledgeable on the latest solutions and knows the best ways to obtain comprehensive coverage at the best possible rate. She knows insurance backwards and forwards. Her specialties include property, business and life insurance. A people person, who cares about everyone who walks in the door, Kathy lives in Crownsville and enjoys boating, gardening, cooking, fishing, reading and hunting.

If you’d like to contact  Kathy Gascon by email she can be reached at [email protected]

or call our Annapolis office at 2521 Riva Road at 410-571-1771.