Auto Insurance Coverage
Auto insurance coverage can vary widely. Learn about the four basic types -- Liability, Collision, Uninsured Motorist and Comprehensive -- so you can get the best car insurance policy for your needs.
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Why Add the Best Roadside Assistance Plans to Your Car Insurance
Questions to Consider Before Adding Roadside Assistance to Your Auto Insurance
Don't wait til you're at the end of the road ... for roadside assistance
Ever been at the end of a long trip, pulled … more
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Traffic Fatalities Up in 2015 After Years of Decline
Bucking a consistent trend of declines, the number of people killed in car crashes on U.S. roads jumped by a record 7.7 percent in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety … more
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How Driving Less Can Save You More on Auto Insurance Premiums
If you’ve ever applied for auto insurance you know your insurer will ask how many miles you drive each year. What may be surprising, however, is the impact those annual miles may ( … more
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4 best luxury compact SUVs and Crossovers for 2016
Like their plebian counterparts, the luxury compact SUV and Crossover market is so hot. Wealthy Americans are buying them left and right. The luxury compact SUV's smaller … more
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SUVs roar back: Check out our 5 top picks
With the lowest gas prices this country has seen in years, Americans are buying SUVs and crossovers in record numbers.
In February, automakers sold 503,328 SUVs and Crossovers compared with 44 … more
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Raise your car deductible and save big
Switching companies can save you big on car insurance, but so can a simple move that takes a few minutes: raising your deductible.
Increasing your auto insurance deductible from $500 to $1,000 … more
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Kick these 5 car insurance myths to the curb
Misconceptions about auto insurance put obstacles on the road to getting proper coverage -- from buying a policy to filing a claim, a new survey shows.
In fact, many Americans are misinformed … more
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3 important benefits of GAP insurance
Carolyn Crist
The average new vehicle depreciates 11 percent once it leaves a dealership lot. After a year, most automobiles lose 20 percent of their value, according to the nonprofit Insurance … more
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California car insurance rates vary widely across the state
It probably comes as no surprise that where you live has a bearing on what you pay for auto insurance. However, a new study that examines car insurance rates in California suggests location may be … more
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Will your auto insurance company fix your car 'good as new'?
A car accident crushes your front bumper, your headlights and even your radiator. You'll want the mechanic to make your car looks and runs as good as new.
But will your car receive the same kind of … more
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Animals and accidents: When auto insurance may save the day
Whether you're the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the pet, it's nerve-wracking and heartbreaking when an animal is hit in the road. Here are some guidelines to better understand who's liable … more
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Mechanical breakdown insurance vs. extended warranty: Which is better?
It's a budget buster for many drivers: Your car has broken down suddenly and needs expensive repairs. Worse, the manufacturer's warranty for the car has expired, and you're on the hook for the cost. … more
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6 common mistakes on auto insurance applications
You apply for auto insurance, and maybe you answer a question without thinking, guess at a fact – or even fudge a bit. No big deal, right? Wrong. Experts say that giving an insurer incorrect … more
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Run over a stop sign? Get ready to pay up
One of the most important reasons motorists buy auto insurance is to cover the cost of damage to other vehicles in a crash. But what happens when that damage also includes … more
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If a borrowed car is wrecked, who pays?
Next time you let a friend borrow your car, keep in mind that it could end up being a much bigger favor than you intended.
Roughly 6 million auto accidents happen every year in the United States. … more
