Multiple experts have been saying this for years: car owners who are willing to get the best deal in auto insurance premiums should be aware of certain factors like their credit score and how attractive their vehicles are to thieves. According to the news, auto insurance premiums can vary greatly and although little can be done about the car owner’s marital status and place of residence, much can be done about how safe the vehicle is and how often the (read more)
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28
Aug
2012
What Could Affect Your Auto Insurance Rate?
11
Jul
2012
Too Young To Rent A Car? [infographic]
It is true that at the age of 21 an adult is legally capable of gambling, buying alcohol and even renting a hotel room but what about renting a car? Drivers who are under the age of 25 can rent a car but several restrictions and extra fees are likely to be added to the bill. The matter of fact is: insurance companies tend to allow older drivers to have a better coverage for a lower price due to the (read more)
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11
Jul
2012
Auto Insurance Facts [infographic]
It’s a widely exposed fact: everybody in the United States knows that car insurance is mandatory in all 50 states. The real question, however, is: does everybody know that auto insurance may not cover theft of items kept inside of your vehicle? That is the question that researches have been asking themselves in a recent study that showed that most Americans are not entirely aware of how auto insurance policies work and what services and protections should be included in (read more)
Read MoreInsurance companies agree that safety measures in advanced technology has made it possible for the fatality rate associated with auto accidents to drop, according to the data gathered in recent years. However, the use of robot cars will not eliminate the need for auto insurance in its entirety. Automobiles are still vulnerable to floods, falling trees and other disasters that could render our vehicle inoperable. Although accidents may be rare with Robot motor vehicles, liability issues may get somewhat complicated, (read more)
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06
Jul
2012
Insurance Rates Higher Than Ever
According to recent researches, texting and driving is dangerous, but also expensive. A study held by the 4autoinsurancequote.com website has demonstrated that sending messages while driving can lead to increased auto insurance rates, and that distracted driving is pushing up the cost of insurance as a whole. Since 2005, the number of fatal accidents caused by distracted drivers who were engaging in activities associated with cell phone usage has more than doubled, and insurance rates are matching pace. Stay informed (read more)
Read MoreEnsuring your rights are protected after being involved in a personal injury case is extremely important, according to several news agencies. In accordance with the information found in the FindLaw.com website, people who are injured in accidents that were caused by a third party should seek medical attention immediately to have an attentive doctor establishing if the injuries they sustained were caused by the accident or not. Bills related to your health state and treatments required after the accident will be (read more)
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28
Jun
2012
What To Do After An Auto Accident
Too often, we’re faced with situations that might find us confused as to how we should react. A car accident can be one of them. According to the news, the Better Business Bureau has issued a report offering tips on how to make truly sound decisions after being involved in an auto accident. The federal agency has stated that some of the most important things you should do first is to contact your insurance company from the scene of the accident (read more)
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22
Jun
2011
Latest Driving Trend: Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
A new car-sharing trend may be developing as start-up companies pioneer the field of peer-to-peer car sharing, matching urban car owners looking to make a few extra dollars with car-less denizens, report news sources. According to the largest of the start-ups, the near 250 million personal cars in the U.S. stand idle an average of 22 hours out of every day. The idea behind peer-to-peer vehicle sharing is that an owner allows a renter to use their car for a (read more)
Read MoreNews reports indicate that many Californian cities have started to reconsider their implementation of car accident taxes. Though many cities are beginning to overturn the practice, California does not a statewide law restricting accident response fees. Anyone that’s been in a car wreck knows that there’s a lot more involved than just exchanging information. Even the most minor fender-bender involved talking to insurance companies, quotes from mechanics and medical appraisals. Added to these bills however, is the cost of dispatching (read more)
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26
Apr
2011
Electric Cars are Safe Too
According to a new study, two new electric vehicles got top safety ratings in a study conducted by an insurer-funded research group, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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