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8 Safe Driving Tips

Anytime you’re behind the wheel, it’s critical to practice safe driving habits to help kee...

Sarah Archambault profile imageBy Sarah Archambault
Feb 24, 2025

Does Car Insurance Cover Theft?

Comprehensive car insurance can offer much-needed financial support if a thief takes off w...

Marianne Hayes profile imageBy Marianne Hayes
Feb 24, 2025

How to Add Someone to Your Car Insurance

You can add someone to your car insurance by calling your insurer or making the change via...

Brianna McGurran profile imageBy Brianna McGurran
Feb 21, 2025

International Car Insurance: Rules for Driving Outside the U.S.

You’re planning a vacation abroad, and those plans involve driving. One question to find o...

Kim Porter profile imageBy Kim Porter
Feb 21, 2025

What to Do After a Car Accident: Step-by-Step

Ensure everyone is safe and injury-free, then contact police, exchange info, and get pictu...

LaToya Irby profile imageBy LaToya Irby
Feb 20, 2025

Why Is My Car Insurance So High?

Your car insurance rates could be high due to recent claims, inflation, your credit score ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 20, 2025

What Is Medical Payments Coverage on My Car Insurance Policy?

Medical payments coverage is designed to cover medical expenses for you and others in your...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Feb 20, 2025

How to Get the Best Car Insurance for Teens and Drivers Under 25

Car insurance for a new teen driver isn't cheap, but there are ways to reduce the cost. He...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 19, 2025

What to Do if Your Car Is Stolen

If your car has been stolen, there are some important steps to take immediately which can ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 19, 2025

How to Get Car Insurance in 5 Steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get car insurance and to make sure you get the cover...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Feb 19, 2025

What Is Property Damage Car Insurance?

If you're responsible for a car accident, property damage car insurance can help pay for d...

Kim Porter profile imageBy Kim Porter
Feb 15, 2025

Does Being Married Lower Your Car Insurance?

Married people usually pay less for car insurance than single people, but that may not be ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 12, 2025

How to Get the Best Car Insurance

You can find the best car insurance by calculating the coverage you need, setting a budget...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 11, 2025

What States Have No-Fault Insurance?

No-fault insurance states require drivers to have PIP coverage to pay for their medical bi...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Feb 9, 2025

What Is Umbrella Insurance?

Regular home and auto insurance may not fully cover your liability if you're responsible f...

Gayle Sato profile imageBy Gayle Sato
Feb 7, 2025

What Is Comprehensive Car Insurance?

Comprehensive insurance covers damage to your car that's not due to a collision, such as t...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 6, 2025

What Is No-Fault Insurance?

If your state has a no-fault insurance system, each driver's insurer pays for their medica...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Feb 4, 2025

How to Lower Your Car Insurance

Ways to lower your car insurance include switching insurance carriers, raising your deduct...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Feb 2, 2025

What Is Gap Insurance?

Gap insurance is an optional coverage that can help pay off your car loan when your car is...

Gayle Sato profile imageBy Gayle Sato
Jan 31, 2025

What Is a Branded Title?

A used car may have a branded title for a number of reasons, including major damage, odome...

Tim Maxwell profile imageBy Tim Maxwell
Jan 31, 2025

What Is SR-22 Insurance?

Here’s what you need to know about SR-22s, including how the process works, when you need ...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 29, 2025

What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car

Depending on the circumstances, your insurance rates may stay the same or may go up when y...

John Egan profile imageBy John Egan
Jan 29, 2025

What Is a Car Insurance Policy Number?

Your insurance policy number is unique and identifies you as the policyholder and driver o...

Emily Starbuck Gerson profile imageBy Emily Starbuck Gerson
Jan 28, 2025

What Is Liability Auto Insurance?

Understanding how liability coverage works and how much it costs can help you determine ho...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 28, 2025

How Long Can You Stay on Your Parents’ Car Insurance?

There's no age limit for staying on your parents' car insurance, though there are requirem...

Emily Starbuck Gerson profile imageBy Emily Starbuck Gerson
Jan 28, 2025

What Is Comparative Fault in a Car Accident?

After a car accident, insurers may decide who's at fault. This can affect the insurance pa...

Kim Porter profile imageBy Kim Porter
Jan 27, 2025

How to Get Same-Day Car Insurance

Compare quotes online to get same-day car insurance without overpaying.

Louis DeNicola profile imageBy Louis DeNicola
Jan 26, 2025

How to Insure a Car for Your Elderly Parent

Insuring a car for your elderly parent doesn't have to be complicated. Find a policy that ...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Jan 26, 2025

Does Car Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

Comprehensive car insurance typically covers hail damage and pays to repair your vehicle, ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 25, 2025

What Is Subrogation?

If you get into a car accident, and your auto insurer has to cover the claim, they might s...

Marianne Hayes profile imageBy Marianne Hayes
Jan 23, 2025

How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?

You may be required to have at least some car insurance coverage, but depending on your si...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 22, 2025

What Is Commercial Auto Insurance?

Commercial auto insurance can protect you, your business and your employees from liability...

Gayle Sato profile imageBy Gayle Sato
Jan 21, 2025

What Is Proof of Insurance and How Do You Show It?

You might need to be able to show proof of insurance if you're pulled over. Find out what ...

Louis DeNicola profile imageBy Louis DeNicola
Jan 20, 2025

Who Is Responsible if a Tree Falls on My Car?

If a tree falls on your car, your car insurance typically pays for the damage if your poli...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 19, 2025

What Is Full Tort vs. Limited Tort in Car Insurance?

Limited tort insurance costs less but has strict rules about suing for pain and suffering;...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Jan 18, 2025

Should You Add Rental Car Reimbursement to Your Auto Policy?

If you’re considering adding rental car reimbursement to your auto insurance policy, here’...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 16, 2025

Do You Need Gap Insurance if You Already Have Full Coverage?

You don't need gap insurance if you have full coverage, but you may want to buy it if you ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 15, 2025

Can Your Car Insurance Rate Change During the Policy Term?

Your car insurance premium won’t change during your policy term, unless you make changes t...

Kim Porter profile imageBy Kim Porter
Jan 14, 2025

How Much Does Your Insurance Go up After an Accident?

If you get in a car accident, here’s what to know about how it might affect your insurance...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 14, 2025

What Is a Motor Vehicle Report?

Your driving history is detailed in an official motor vehicle report. The report includes ...

LaToya Irby profile imageBy LaToya Irby
Jan 13, 2025

How Does an Insurance Company Determine Car Value?

Your car's ACV could affect how much your insurance will pay if it's stolen or totaled. Fi...

Louis DeNicola profile imageBy Louis DeNicola
Jan 12, 2025

How to Switch Car Insurance in 7 Steps

If you’re thinking about switching car insurance carriers, here’s a step-by-step guide to ...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 11, 2025

Are Red Cars More Expensive to Insure​?

Do red cars really cost more to insure, or is it just a myth? Discover the truth about car...

Tim Maxwell profile imageBy Tim Maxwell
Jan 10, 2025

What Is a Car Insurance Grace Period?

A car insurance grace period lets you catch up on your payment after it's due, but if you ...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Jan 10, 2025

Does My Auto Insurance Rate Drop at Age 25?

If you’ve recently turned 25, you may be eligible for lower car insurance premiums. Here’s...

Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
Jan 10, 2025

Can You Get Car Insurance With a Suspended License?

You can get car insurance with a suspended license, but you'll probably pay more and have ...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 8, 2025

Does My Car Insurance Cover Me in Mexico?

Your insurance must meet specific requirements when driving in Mexico. Learn what coverage...

Tim Maxwell profile imageBy Tim Maxwell
Jan 8, 2025

What Is Classic Car Insurance?

Insurance for a classic car is often cheaper than insurance for an everyday car, usually c...

John Egan profile imageBy John Egan
Jan 8, 2025

How to Get Temporary Car Insurance for One Day

You can get temporary car insurance for one day by buying rental car coverage or using the...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 7, 2025

Does Car Insurance Cover Battery Replacement?

Auto insurance doesn't usually pay for a battery that's reached the end of its life, but i...

Jennifer Brozic profile imageBy Jennifer Brozic
Jan 7, 2025

What to Do if Your Car Is Broken Into

Having your car broken into is jarring, but what you do next is critical. Take these 6 ste...

Tim Maxwell profile imageBy Tim Maxwell
Jan 7, 2025

6-Month vs. 12-Month Car Insurance: Which Should You Get?

A six-month car insurance policy can make sense if you want more flexibility; a 12-month p...

Karen Axelton profile imageBy Karen Axelton
Jan 5, 2025

Does Car Insurance Cover the Car or the Driver?

Car insurance usually follows the car, but it can depend on the type of coverage and the s...

Louis DeNicola profile imageBy Louis DeNicola
Jan 4, 2025

Penalties for Driving Without Insurance

Driving without insurance means penalties if you're caught, such as fines, a suspended lic...

Emily Starbuck Gerson profile imageBy Emily Starbuck Gerson
Dec 22, 2024

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