Hybrid cars, which have become very popular in recent years, combine two major advantages - saving consumers money on gas and reducing CO2 emissions. But companies offering auto insurance quotes that assess premiums for hybrids must take into account the costs of the vehicles' new technology and how much they cost to repair in the [...]
Technology has improved greatly across nearly every aspect of everyday life. One of the areas which has seen significant development is the security features designed for today's automobiles. Auto theft remains a significant problem. More than 1.2 million vehicles are stolen each year in the U.S. Many of those are never recovered, or are found [...]
After getting into a car accident, the first thing one may sense is frustration or anger, but remaining calm ensures a quick and smooth process so the two drivers can get on with their days. One of the drivers involved in the accident may try to entice the other to not report the accident to [...]
Before adding a teenager to a car insurance plan, parents may want to consider their state's graduated drivers' license laws and make sure they are fully acclimated to the road before attempting to get their children an auto insurance quote. A national study regarding teen driving published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [...]
An advertising campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation, titled Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, will be targeted to night time motorists. Getting into an auto accident may result in higher car insurance quotes, but driving under the influence could cost lives. Studies by the DOT show that between the hours of 12am [...]
While drivers should always make sure they have sufficient auto insurance protection the importance of taking care of the vehicle also cannot be overstated. Preventive maintenance is a critical part of making sure an auto lasts as long as possible and doesn't result in costly repair bills. Each car has different maintenance needs so drivers [...]
While it's not mandatory for those researching car insurance, comprehensive car insurance coverage includes protection from a number of different dangers that car owners may otherwise need to pay for themselves. 1. Theft - One of the most significant advantages of having comprehensive coverage is that it means the insurance company will pay if the [...]
In 2009 more than 2,300 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 were killed in auto accidents. Those same accidents also killed more than 3,300 other people, including passengers, pedestrians and people in other vehicles. The statistics also mean drivers between 16 and 19 are four times more likely to be killed than those [...]
Some car owners wait until their scheduled maintenance and have a mechanic inflate their tires, but a regular checkup and inflation of car tires can save gas and money. Even President Obama, during his campaign run in 2008, brushed touched on the topic. "Making sure your tires are properly inflated, simple thing, but we could [...]
As most car owners know, no matter how well they maintain their vehicle there is always the chance something could break and leave them with a significant auto repair bill they may have trouble paying. Whether it is a simple flat tire or something more serious, the chance always exists that something could go wrong, [...]