{"id":149,"date":"2017-04-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.martininsuranceteam.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2017-04-08T03:30:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-08T03:30:46","slug":"try-a-little-tendeness-keeping-critters-out-of-your-engine-and-away-from-your-deductible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martininsuranceteam.com\/blog\/try-a-little-tendeness-keeping-critters-out-of-your-engine-and-away-from-your-deductible\/","title":{"rendered":"Try A LIttle Tendeness: Keeping Critters Out Of Your Engine And Away From Your Deductible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Martin Insurance Team agents serving the residents of Evergreen Park, IL and the surrounding areas have superior experience in dealing with the auto insurance needs that their clients may have. In addition to auto insurance we specialize in many other types of insurances that&nbsp;may assist you in keeping your own personal ducks in order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Speaking of Ducks and Other Critters&#8230;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Small vermin or critters in your engine can cause a myriad of problems aside from the foul odor they create. Your engine can be ruined resulting in your car being totaled. If you have found a deceased critter in your engine you have thought about what would happen if it found itself in a smaller crevice of your car. It is not a bad idea to speak with an agent about how and if your car insurance would cover such a loss if it were to occur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Again if you have had the experience of a critter in your car, you should try a little tenderness in removing it. A scared kitten snuggling in the cold for warmth in the cockles of your engine can be coaxed out with soothing tones as opposed to loud clangs on metal. Some auto part stores carry different engine covers or you can use a piece of wood or plastic strategically placed to prevent direct entrance near the windshield.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today in person and feel free to come in if you are in&nbsp;Evergreen Park, IL or in driving distance away from our South Pulaski Rd. location. The professional staff at Martin Insurance Team&nbsp;Agency are here to keep the critter of confusion about what is covered by your auto policy far and away&nbsp;from your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Martin Insurance Team agents serving the residents of Evergreen Park, IL and the surrounding areas have superior experience in dealing with the auto insurance needs that their clients may have. 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