Car Insurance – California, Do You Have Auto Coverage?

Trying to find an alternate route to work when nearly 280,000 other commuters are scrambling to find their way into the city can definitely increase the odds of getting involved in a fender-bender. San Francisco Bay area interstate travelers will be the first to tell you that you cannot predict accidents or catastrophes. Whether you are involved...

Auto Insurance – What’s In Your Policy?

If you are in an auto accident – the last thing on your mind should be money. It is important to know you are covered and what that coverage includes.  While thinking about wrecking your car probably isn’t the most pleasant thought, it is important to purchase auto insurance so you will be compensated for your losses and have funds secured...

Auto Insurance Tips – Sealing the Deal on Affordable Car Insurance

Okay. I admit it. I’ll stand in line for the latest Harry Potter book. You can probably convince me that I “need” the latest Dior volumizing mascara and yes, I have eaten turtle cheesecake for supper before. I have several guilty pleasures. Buying auto insurance is not one of them, but it’s a necessity. Read on to learn why, in addition to...

California Minimum Car Insurance Requirements

When it comes to protecting you and your family, possessing an appropriate level of liability coverage is a must. Liability insurance covers the damage you cause in an accident. This is different from other aspects of California car insurance such as comprehensive or collision coverage. It is important to understand the minimum levels of liability...

Injury Claims: Who Pays?

For those who suffer injuries in a car accident, much confusion exists as to who is financially responsible for the injured party's medical expenses. The answer to this question is not clear cut and will depend heavily on the insurance laws of the state in which the accident occurs. How medical bills are paid after an accident will vary based on...

Hit and Run Claims

After spending the last hour in the grocery store, you push your cart out of the store and head towards your car. Suddenly, you notice a cargo van quickly backing up and heading straight for the front of your car. You yell for the driver to stop, but it's too late. The front of your car is now a crumpled mess. To make matters worse, the driver of...
Is it necessary by law to have full coverage car insurance? No, the only legally stipulated insurance coverage is liability car insurance. Full coverage car insurance is a combination of liability insurance, collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. A car owner who buys full coverage car insurance is protected against anything that can possibly...

Full Coverage vs Liability - Which Is Better

At the opposite ends of the car insurance spectrum are full coverage and liability only. In reality, there are many steps in between these polar opposites and there are even multiple levels of full coverage and liability only. However, car insurance can best be understood by first fully comprehending the differences between these two extre...

The Most (and Least) Expensive Vehicles to Insure

he Porsche Carrera 911 GT2 two-door coupe is the most expensive 2010 vehicle to insure, according to a new ranking of average premiums for 2010 models that Insure.com released this week. The rankings, which the insurance information and shopping site publishes annually,...

Where Auto Insurance Is Most Expensive

Louisiana has the highest average auto insurance rates in the United States, while Maine has the lowest, according to new data from Insure.com that ranks the states according to their average insurance rates (see the full ranking below). The data, which Insure.com released Monday, comes from a study Quadrant Information Services performed for...

Coolest Cars Under $18,000

Ford Fiesta Ford Motor Company Price: $13,320 - $17,120 Gas mileage: 29 City / 38 Hwy Ford is making a big splash in the sub-compact car market with the new Ford Fiesta. Early reviews put this one at the top of its class. Kelley Blue Book, the automotive Web site...

The Most-Stolen Cars

If you own a Cadillac Escalade, you may want to watch where you park it. According to a report released today by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), Escalades with model years 2007 through 2009 have the highest theft rate of any vehicle in the country. The...

7 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance

What would you say if I told you that you might be able to save over $500 on car insurance in less than an hour? And that you could complete the entire process from home? Here are seven different ways that you just might be able to save hundreds of dollars on your car insurance if you simply take a few minutes to put these tips into action: 1. Drop...