Posts tagged "car insurance company"

Does High Fuel Economy Mean a Sacrifice in Safety?

Does High Fuel Economy Mean a Sacrifice in Safety?

While smaller cars are designed with safety in mind, "safety" is a relative term. Just as it's a given that the smallest cars normally provide the highest fuel economy, it's also a given that … [more]

August 31st 2011 Cecil Helton

Considerations in Borrowing a Car

Considerations in Borrowing a Car

Car insurance should be at the top of your considerations when doing either - borrowing or lending. But while making sure a car is covered by an insurance policy is paramount, it's not the only … [more]

August 31st 2011 Cecil Helton

How to Tell if Your Agent, Insurer are Legit

How to Tell if Your Agent, Insurer are Legit

We think it's a fine idea for you to check out the credentials of both insurers and agents. A consumer that conducts due diligence is ahead of the game, and apt to be satisfied. [more]

August 22nd 2011 Cecil Helton

What You Need to Know About Salvaged Vehicles and Insurance

What You Need to Know About Salvaged Vehicles and Insurance

A salvaged car is one that an insurance company has declared as totaled from a collision or crash. They may also total cars that were simply flooded or burned as a result of fire. [more]

August 17th 2011 Cecil Helton

Excluding a Family Member from Your Auto Policy?

Excluding a Family Member from Your Auto Policy?

Such times do fall under the category of occurring only on rare occasions, but there are indeed instances that it makes sense to exclude a family member from your auto policy. Not only are they … [more]

August 17th 2011 Cecil Helton

Waiving Your PIP Benefits: What to Consider

Waiving Your PIP Benefits: What to Consider

If you waive PIP coverage, you'd of course be giving up the coverage that your own policy gives you, in exchange for a lower premium cost. That means you'll no longer be able to file a PIP claim … [more]

August 17th 2011 Cecil Helton

Staying Safe: Safety Features Offer Car Insurance Discounts

Staying Safe: Safety Features Offer Car Insurance Discounts

Make the choice to select a car that is filled with safety equipment included as standard. It not only keeps you safe, but you'll shave dollars from your insurance premium. [more]

August 10th 2011 Cecil Helton

Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage: Are They the Same?

Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage: Are They the Same?

One area where we have seen continued consumer confusion is in regards to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages. These two car insurance add-ons may be the source of much bewilderment … [more]

August 5th 2011 Cecil Helton

How Minimum Coverage can Leave You Owing

How Minimum Coverage can Leave You Owing

If you currently carry state minimum coverages, a single auto collision could potentially place you in the poor house. [more]

August 4th 2011 Cecil Helton

Does my car insurance company have to charge me the amount I was quoted?

Does my car insurance company have to charge me the amount I was quoted?

No, they do not. Providing all the information you gave the insurance company is accurate, your actual payment should come close. However, because so many variables are involved in getting an … [more]

August 3rd 2011 Steve Wyrostek

Meet the Authors

Cecil Helton

Cecil Helton

Owns: 2008 Suzuki SX4
Wants: BMW M5
Dreams: Porsche 959

Gary Grant

Gary Grant

Owns: Mazda 300MX
Wants: Subaru WRX STi
Dreams: Ferrari 458

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