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Car Insurance Claim Tips
We've all been there--pulled off on the side of the road, staring at the back bumper with the huge, fresh dent, wondering who's at fault (them, of course) and if the car insurance company will honor your claim. Filing a car insurance claim doesn't have to be intimidating, and with these tips, you'll get the claims process started quickly and...
Tailgate Parties: Do you have Enough Collision Coverage?
Here at InsWeb headquarters we are celebrating the kick-off of football season with a Tailgate Party. While ours is in our lunch room, many folks across the country will be filling stadium parking lots with grills, ready for hamburgers and ribs. Crowding around the truck and chowing down on hot wings is an American tradition that marks the beginning of...
"Cash for Clunkers" Ends Today, But Watch Your Car Insurance Premium
With the "Cash for Clunkers" program ending today at 8 p.m. Eastern, consumers are flocking to dealerships across the country to land up to $4,500 in rebates before the deadline. But here's something most drivers looking to trade in their 'clunker' before tonight's deadline don't realize: a brand new vehicle will cause their car insurance premium to skyrocket....
Cash for Clunkers Program is Over, Again
The Associated Press has learned that the government Cash for Clunkers program will end Monday, August 24 at 8pm Eastern. This comes only 2 weeks after $2 billion more was added to the clunkers program....
Get an Extra $900 a Month Just for Driving Your Car?
Do you drive a lot? Ever get stuck in traffic and find yourself think "I wish I was getting paid to sit in traffic?" Well, if you don't mind turning your car into a billboard on wheels, it is possible to get paid to drive around....
Trading In Your Clunker? Better Trade In Your Car Insurance Policy Too
Undoubtedly, you have heard of the CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS), or as it's more commonly referred to, the "Cash for Clunkers" program. This government program is designed to help get more people into new cars while getting cars that aren't as fuel efficient off the roads....
$2 Billion More for Cash for Clunkers
Good news. Looks like the Cash for Clunkers program is rolling once again. This morning, President Obama signed a congressional bill adding $2 billion to the program. Now car buyers can continue to receive rebates for trading in older cars for new, more fuel-efficient cars....
Soon, Red-Light Cameras May Verify Car Insurance
In Ohio and Illinois, officials want red-light cameras to do more than just catch speeders--they want them to verify car insurance, too....
Not So Fast! Cash for Clunkers Confusion
Will the Cash for Clunkers program be around much longer? That's what many consumers, and car dealers, are wondering. Reports that the money has run out much sooner than expected are circulating. Some congress members say it will be good through the weekend, while others say they are working to add another $2 billion to the program. So what's really...
Auto Insurance Fraud on Rise in California
Auto insurance fraud is on the rise in California, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Commissioner said Tuesday. The reason for the uptick in auto insurance fraud in the Golden State: the down economy....
Cash for Clunkers
Have you thought of taking advantage of the government's new Cash for Clunkers program? If so, here are a few things you may want to know before heading off to the car dealer....
GM No Longer in Chapter 11
GM's chapter 11 days came and went faster than a Chevy Corvette. GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 1, 2009, and a judge's ruling allowing the sale of GM's assets became effective today....
The Toll of Fourth of July in California
The country celebrated its Independence Day last Saturday with barbecues and firework shows. However, the Fourth of July is a dangerous time to be on the roadways, especially in California....
Traffic Deaths Lowest Since 1961
The U.S. Department of Transportation reported today that the number of highway traffic fatalities in 2008 was the lowest level since 1961, and traffic deaths continue to decrease in 2009. Sadly, motorcycle deaths continue to increase....
The Age-Old Question: Are Bigger Cars Safer?
Last month, President Obama announced new fuel efficiency standards that require new vehicles to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. But some opponents argue that the mandate would "kill more Americans than the Iraq War." The statement may sound like a bunch of baloney, but it actually has some merit, and here's why....
Father's Day Gift Idea: Emergency Roadside Kit
My dad has always taken great pride in his car. From his former pick-up to his current luxury sedan, Dad has it detailed, has it serviced regularly, and don't you dare mess with his stereo. If your dad is like mine, anything relating to his car will be appreciated this Father's Day. But what do you get the Dad who...
Road Rage
Do you blare your horn at the person driving the speed limit, or cars waiting for a stopped school bus? There is a drastic difference between an occasional shaking fist and downright road rage. People with road rage, aka aggressive drivers, are very dangerous. They tailgate, speed, run red lights, and weave in and out of traffic among other things....
Put Down the iPod: Distracted Driving Means Danger
We all know using a hand-held cell phone while driving is dangerous. But did you know reaching for a falling cup can increase crash risk 9 times? What other things can distract us from driving safely?...
Bike to Work and Save on Car Insurance
While our office bicycling expert and fellow blogger Matt is away on other business (congrats!), I've decided to attempt a short bicycling article....
More People Expected to Hit the Roadways This Memorial Day
With manageable gas prices and an abundance of travel deals, more people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. Around this time last year, the national average gas price was $3.76, this year it is around $2.26. The combination of these factors lead the American Automobile Association (AAA) to predict that 32.4 million Americans will travel at least 50...
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