Archive for June, 2011

What are the most commonly stolen cars?

Take extra caution if you have one of the following cars: 1994 Honda Accord 1995 Honda Civic 1989 Toyota Camry 1997 Ford F-150 2004 Dodge Ram 2000 Dodge Caravan 1996 Jeep Cherokee 1994 Acura … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I heard Allstate is in trouble, are they going bankrupt?

While Allstate is struggling, it would be difficult to see the need for the company to declare bankruptcy at this point. Allstate has been losing their market share over the last decade as newer … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I see auto insurance ads on TV all the time, how much money do they spend?

Auto insurance companies spend quite a bit of money on television advertisements. The biggest spender over all is Geico. They spent around $800 million last year alone on advertising. Allstate … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

Why doesn’t Allstate offer good online deals?

Allstate began offering online service in 2000 and at that time, it didn’t want to be competing with its own field divisions. Because of this, they didn’t offer a price cut for avoiding … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

What is the biggest auto insurance company?

Biggest is a broad term. If discussing market share, the biggest company would be State Farm, which as of 2010 held 18.2% of the market. Allstate still holds the number two rank at 10.4%, but … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

Is there anything I can do to speed up the process at the New Jersey MVC?

Absolutely! There are several things you can do to make your MVC visit smoother. Some ways to speed up the process are: Check your documents – Are they the right ones? Are they in order? Do … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

Does the I-Pass system in Illinois track my speed?

I-Pass is an electronic system for paying tolls in Illinois. A transponder with relevant information is in the car. When the car with a transponder goes through the toll station, it registers … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

What fees do I need to pay to register my car in California?

To register a vehicle in California you must pay the following fees: Registration fee ($34) Vehicle License Fee (VLF) (1.15% of the vehicle’s value but set to lower on July 1st, 2011 to .65 … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

What is the fee to register a car in Connecticut?

The fee to register a car in Connecticut is $75 until July 1st, 2011. On that day, the fee will increase to $80. The fee increase is one of many which take effect on July 1st. Some other fee … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

Does South Dakota have a moped license?

No, South Dakota does not offer a moped license. If you are interested in driving a moped, you must have a valid operator’s license. This could be a regular driver’s license or a motorcycle … [more]

June 29th 2011 Steve Wyrostek