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Andrea Barrett

Expert Insurance Writer
    Andrea Barrett is an insurance writer with five years of experience in writing and publishing. Andrea specializes in car insurance, maintenance, and brand reviews, and her mission is to create comprehensive and useful content readers can use to help lower their car-related expenses. Andrea has written nearly 1,500 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from first-time buyer programs to insurance costs and vehicle life expectancies.
    Before joining Jerry, Andrea co-founded a successful health food business and created content for clients in the health and wellness industry.
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      Expertise
      • Car insurance
      • Car loans
      • Car ownership
      • Vehicle brands
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      Education
      • B.A., Communication and Media Studies, McMaster University
      • B.S., The Institute of Holistic Nutrition
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      Credentials
      • Certified Digital Marketing Professional

    Latest Articles by Andrea Barrett

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    How to Find the Best Full Coverage Car Insurance in Colorado

    Colorado drivers can find cheap full-coverage car insurance through Infinity, National General, and Assurance America.
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    What Is the Average Car Insurance in New York (2024)?

    Full coverage car insurance costs an average of $3,153 per year in New York—significantly higher than the national average.
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    Alabama Traffic Laws You Should Know

    Alabama driving laws are important to keep drivers and pedestrians safe—violating state laws can lead to fines, license suspensions, and more.

    Latest Answers by Andrea Barrett

    How do you put a BMW in neutral with a dead battery?
    I was out shopping the other day, and the battery died on my BMW. I called a tow truck to get it home, but we couldn’t figure out how to get it in neutral. Is it possible to put a BMW into neutral with a dead battery?
    What is the BMW cruise control with brake function?
    I recently purchased a BMW and had cruise control engaged on the highway, but it started braking as I went downhill. What is this function?
    What is Mercedes’ Speedtronic cruise control?
    I was reading about the active driver-assist features on Mercedes, and I saw Speedtronic cruise control—what is that?