It’s a 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
Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise
People typically lock their cars when they park them to safeguard personal items and components inside the vehicle. Increasingly, however, criminals are less interested in what’s inside the car than they are in what’s underneath it — the catalytic converter. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has reported that thefts of catalytic converters jumped by 325%…Read more
Determining Who Is at 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
Texting While Driving Tickets Will Increase Insurance Premiums
One of the main reasons that car insurance rates are going up is the increase in distracted driving, which has led to a significant jump in vehicular deaths and accidents in the last five years. Despite most states in the country now having laws barring the use of your phone for talking or other tasks…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
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
Auto Insurance Rates Are Going Up
Get ready to pay more for auto insurance. A combination of factors is pushing car insurance premiums up across the country. The reasons are varied, but they all combine to result in higher premiums for car owners from coast to coast. Here’s what’s behind the coming rate hikes – and some tips on how you…Read more
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