19 MLB Players Team Up With CarShield to Urge Drivers to Prepare for the Unexpected
ST. PETERS, Mo., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In professional sports, preparation is the difference between victory and defeat. Applying that same strategic foresight to everyday life, CarShield is launching a new initiative to help American car owners avoid the financial disruption of an unexpected vehicle breakdown. The "Don't get caught looking" campaign reframes vehicle protection as a proactive, winning strategy, drawing a direct parallel between preparing for a championship season and preparing for the unexpected on the road.
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