The Expert Podcast

Many states are putting forward a very ambitious EV adoption timeline and there’s some domino effect that could come from that. As a consumer or business or even insurance company, how do you account for these processes?

Did you know cyber attacks are NOT covered under standard homeowner or business insurance policies? In this episode, we'll discuss some real-world examples of what's going on with cyber liability insurance claims and how much they've spiked over the course of just one year.

Why are there so many problems with titles for vehicle lease buyouts? Our help desk sees this problem frequently where somebody gets to the end of their lease and decides to pursue a buyout, but then months or years later they end up with a vehicle they can’t drive because they don’t have a legal title. You paid big money for your buyout, why does this happen?

What's the news with lumber prices? Lumber prices have gone so low that some mills are starting to cut back production because it’s not really worth the investment to cut the raw materials into lumber based on the current pricing.

By now we all know that replacing the battery in an electric vehicle is expensive, but how much does it actually cost? In this episode, we'll break down the cost of replacing an EV battery using real-world examples.

Every cell phone has the possibility of being tracked down by a cell tower. Every move you make, every call you receive and make, and every message you send and receive can be traced where your cellphone is located by a cellular tracker. This tracking process is done in seconds.

A new development in automotive registration in California has paved the way for digital license plates for all vehicles. What does a digital license plate mean? While a digital license plate may seem convenient, they also plan to show different notifications about the car and even about the driver. What do you think about this? Would you put digital license plates on your car?

As transportation technology evolves from gas-guzzling vehicles to all electric motors, maintenance on these vehicles will also evolve. As we get further into electric vehicles, the mechanical components are less likely to be the problem. Will the future of car repairs be able to be fixed with a system upgrade or software download? What does the future look like for auto mechanics in a world of electric vehicles?

You may remember back about a year or so ago we did an exposé on a potential fraud from a company called NRIA National Real Estate Investment Advisors. And this was a case where we had some clients or victims that came forward and were curious about how this company was advertising and potential fraud. We did some investigation and we found some troubling facts about the company.