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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...
Unemployment Rates Continues to Rise
The U.S unemployment rate is at a 26 year high of 9.7%, according to the most recent update by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month, there were 216,000 nonfarm payrolls lost, marking the 20th straight month of decline....
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....
$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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Mini Cars: Fuel Efficiency vs. Safety
When gas hit $4 a gallon last summer, the cry for smaller, more fuel efficient cars could be heard from coast to coast--and Detroit listened. The problem is, when you drive a car that looks like you can barely put a set of golf clubs on the back but it is legal to drive on the freeways, how do you...
Celebrities Caught Driving 100 mph+
When thinking of celebrity fender-benders, you probably imagine Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan plowing into a parked car in Beverly Hills after a night of drunken partying. But every so often, thrill-seeking celebs ditch the familiar byways of Rodeo Drive and head out for the open road--and that's when the real trouble starts. Remember the film "Red Asphalt" from driver's...
Zombies X-ing? Better Check Your Car Insurance Coverage!
Yes folks you heard right--thar be Zombies afoot! At least that is what hackers in Austin, Texas, would like drivers to think. On Wednesday, hackers changed several roadside electronic signs to read "Zombies Ahead! Run for your lives!" Others read: "The end is near! Caution! Zombies ahead!" Hackers recommended that drivers "Run for cold climates!"--apparently zombies like warm weather....
Auto Insurance Options in Tough Times
Everyone knows that times are tough, and we're all trying to find ways to spend less money. But take it from me, cutting back on your car insurance coverage is not the place. Car insurance is meant to protect you against financial losses if you have an accident, and according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners more than half...
New Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones While Driving
University of Utah researchers have created a car ignition key that prevents teenagers from talking on cell phones or sending text messages while driving....
Do High-Speed Chases Void Auto Insurance?
If someone involved in a high-speed chase crashes their vehicle, are they covered by their auto insurance policy? The Texas Supreme Court is currently debating this question. The court will decide if an auto insurance company should pay medical costs for a boy who was injured in a collision with a driver fleeing police....
As Gasoline Prices Soar, Fuel Thieves Run Rampant
Recently, a thief confessed to stealing at least 20,000 gallons of gasoline in a series of thefts in the Pacfic Northwest. The value of that fuel? Close to $75,000. As fuel prices remain high, incidents like this are becoming all too common throughout the U.S. and Canada....
The Cost of Going Green: Are Hybrids Really Worth It?
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past half decade, chances are you already know that hybrids are the hottest vehicles on the road. They promise to keep emissions low and wallets fat, and with some models boasting fuel efficiency well over 40 mpg, going green will save you a ton of money, right? The answer is a...
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