If you are like most people, it’s always in the back of your mind when you decline the car insurance when renting a vehicle while away on vacation or business. If you’ve ever opted for full supplemental coverage, you’ve likely noticed that the cost of your rental skyrockets by more than 50% in many cases.…Read more
Classic Car Insurance
Insuring classic and specialty cars can be confusing for the first-time buyer, because how you cover the car depends on how you’re going to use it. If you’ve never owned a classic before, you may not know the right questions to ask. But that’s why we are here. Ask yourself if you would need any…Read more
Insurance Costs for a DUI
More than 10,000 people die every year in car accidents that involve at least one driver who is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. And while the number of accidents involving alcohol is in the tens of thousands, about 1.5 million people are arrested annually for driving under the influence, according to the National…Read more
What is Gap Insurance?
It’s the nightmare scenario for any new car buyer. You drive it off the lot and a few days later another driver runs a red light, smashing into your car and severely mangling most of the front end and irreparably damaging the frame – essentially totaling the vehicle. Luckily nobody was injured, but will insurance…Read more
Are You Covered if You Borrow a Car?
One Saturday afternoon your friend calls you up and asks: “Dude, can I borrow your car for a few hours today? Mine’s in the shop.” You don’t think much about it and hand over your keys. But what do you do if your friend has an accident? Will your insurance cover the damage, or does…Read more
Does Car Insurance Cover a Rental Car?
WHEN YOUR car gets damaged in an accident or stolen, the repair or recovery cost is only part of the story. Without another vehicle available, your only recourse may be to rent one. The good news is that your policy may already include coverage to defray the cost of a rental. The standard personal auto…Read more
Want to Drive for Uber? Better Check Your Insurance
To make ends meet, or to build up their nest eggs, many people have turned to moonlighting as Uber or Lyft drivers. However, if you are planning to make some spending money, you need to understand that doing so could invalidate your personal auto policy. Uber and Lyft are so-called “ride-sharing” mobile apps that connect…Read more
Determining Fault in an Auto Accident
Determining who is legally responsible in an auto accident requires identifying who the negligent party is. In most cases, common sense can be used to determine fault, but often drivers do not know exactly which laws were broken by the at-fault party. This makes it more difficult to prove a case to an insurer when…Read more
Using Ride Services to Your Holiday Party Can Save You Thousands
With the widespread availability of ride services, such as Lyft and Uber, there is no reason to drive to your holiday party, especially if you drink. Nowadays, with lower limits on blood alcohol levels than in the past, driving while being above the threshold doesn’t take much. The cost of driving under the influence can…Read more
Caution: The Car You Want To Buy May Have Been Flooded
A car that has survived a flood can be a major repair waiting to happen. Water, particularly salt water, can have major effects on a car, depending on how deeply it was submerged and for how long. According to a new study, these cars are becoming more prevalent. The study, by vehicle history expert Carfax,…Read more
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