Between gas prices and the economy, American drivers are having trouble deciding what autos to buy. Many people are exploring alternatives, from bikes, to buses, to biofuels. One auto alternative is hybrid cars. But what exactly is a hybrid and why would you want one? Gas Mileage. The reason most people want a hybrid is [...]
Between distractions and the rush to get somewhere on time, accidents can and do happen. Fenders get bent, and sometimes people get hurt. Even if you’re just parked in your driveway, a tree limb can crash through your windshield, or someone can steal your car. When the worst happens, auto insurance is there to protect [...]
The color of my car determines my auto insurance rate. My credit score has no bearing on my insurance premium. I have auto insurance coverage so my new car is already covered… right? Maybe not! Below is a list of fallacies many car owners believe and drive by each day. The truth just might make [...]
1) Some of the most helpful coverages are the cheapest. Auto insurance may be expensive, but if you’re already spending a lot, shouldn’t you get a lot? Optional coverages such as gap coverage, roadside assistance, rental reimbursement, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and comprehensive coverage can provide a lot of protection for a little price increase. Comprehensive [...]
Rental car agencies have a menu of insurance policies they would like to sell you. While each policy could be of some benefit under the right circumstances, you should review each plan (its provisions, limitations, and exclusions) before making a purchase. It is a good idea to request the detailed information from an agent at [...]
Motorsports come in all flavors – from motocross to stock car racing, from on-track precision driving classes to races in vehicles that are so tricked out they’ve become ‘supermodified.’ What each has in common though, other than the fact that they all take place on some sort of track or course, is the need for [...]
Men are from Mars… If you read the statistics derived from monitoring online activity, you would observe that women are swarming to some surprising areas in the online marketplace. In the automotive arena, men browse performance and luxury vehicle websites while women will often satisfy their curiosity for information about automotive safety features and more [...]
Prepare for Travel Problems Whether you are on the road commuting every day, or rack up most of your travel miles while on vacation, it pays to have some form of roadside assistance service at your command. Even if you know how to change a flat tire and maintain your vehicle in prime running condition, [...]
There are certain tips you should know when choosing the best car insurance for your teenager. Having young driver at home will bring more financial burden to the household so here are some ideas how to reduce the teen car insurance costs. – In your case having a teenager who has just started to drive, [...]
It is common knowledge that car insurance can be paid for in monthly payments and many companies no longer require their customers to pay for the entire policy up front in one lump sum. But just as in every decision, there are pros and cons to paying monthly versus making a one-time payment. We’ll go [...]
You probably know that banks use information in your credit report to determine if they’ll extend credit. But did you know that in most states, insurance companies also consider your credit history? Good or bad, your credit history may affect which companies will sell you homeowners or auto insurance coverage and will often determine the [...]
Why do you need to buy Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist coverage? Because the number of uninsured drivers is rising. The Insurance Research Council estimates that almost 14% of drivers don’t have auto insurance – and by 2010 it could reach 16%. Forget swine flu. The real epidemic is people driving without auto insurance! We get questions [...]
