Car Insurance Guide

Our guide to car insurance rates is designed to give you all the necessary knowledge to lower your premiums. We strive to provide detailed state by state information for insurance consumers nationwide.

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Car Insurance Companies

You have a vast selection of car insurance companies from which to choose your new policy. Most of the top insurers in the country provide quotes through our site. Find a list of the largest auto insurers in the U.S. here.

Rates Go Up After No-fault Accident

With most car insurance policies, any time you make a claim, your premiums will rise. Even after collisions in which you had no fault, your rates will likely still go up. We'll explain why this is and tell you how to avoid it.

SUV's More Expensive to Insure

The cost of ownership for an SUV is significantly higher than for a smaller vehicle, and not just because of poor gas mileage. SUV's also cost an average of 10%-20% more to insure. Find out why SUV's have such high premiums here.

Rates Drop at Age 25

Twenty-five might not seem like a milestone birthday at first blush, but it is actually an important age with regard to car insurance. When you reach age 25, your car insurance rates will automatically drop. Learn what it is about reaching age 25 that entitles you to lower premiums.

Full Coverage vs. Liability Only

With auto insurance, a trade-off exists between coverage levels and premiums. That is, if you want the lowest premiums, you will have to select minimal levels of coverage. We'll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of carrying full coverage as opposed to liability-only here.

Why Rates Vary Co. to Co.

If you have shopped around for car insurance quotes, you know how widely rates can vary from one company to another. The disparity may seem illogical when your demographic information, driving record, and coverage choices are the same from company to company. Read this post to find out why the rates of various insurers can be so different.

Are you a bad driver?

You may never have received a ticket in your life, but you still might practice a few bad driving habits. Distractions like cell phones, radios, and iPods can easily divert the attention of even the best drivers. Learn some of the defining traits of bad drivers here.

Guide to GAP Insurance

Though not required by law, gap insurance is a wise investment for carbuyers who put a small amount of money down relative to the purchase price of their vehicle. Gap insurance reimburses drivers for losses in the event that they total a vehicle on which they owe more money than the car is actually worth.

How does my credit affect my insurance?

Most car insurers now pull applicants' credit reports before deciding whether to issue them coverage. Insurance carriers also use credit information to determine what premiums to charge a particular policyholder. We'll discuss the legal implications of credit reporting as it relates to car insurance here.

Save more by comparison shopping

The more competition companies face, the lower their prices will be. Car insurers are no exception to this fundamental economic principle. With more and more consumers using the Internet to compare rates, car insurers have begun steadily lowering their premiums.

File Insurance Co. Complaint

If your insurer will not pay out a claim or if you are unhappy with the settlement the insurer gave you, you have the right to file a complaint against them. Each state has a department of insurance with whom consumers can file complaints. We'll tell you how to go about doing so here.

Honestly, How are premiums calculated?

Many policyholders are mystified by their premiums. They're unsure how the insurer arrives at the number, so they have no way of knowing whether the rates are fair. Read this post to learn exactly how insurers determine premiums.

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Guide To Buying Temporary Car Insurance When Traveling

When you are making your travel plans and know that you will be driving once you get there, you should take the necessary measures to make sure you are protected should you become involved in a car accident. This coverage can be extended to you through your current car insurance company.

How to Determine Your Deductible

Typically, policyholders have four or five different levels at which they may set their collision and comprehensive deductibles. The deductible a policyholder chooses will have a large impact on the coverage premiums. Read on to learn more about how to set your own car insurance deductible.

Using Liability Coverage After an Accident

Bodily injury liability insurance does not cover are injuries to you as a result of an accident. Bodily injury liability also will not cover the passengers in your vehicle no matter who is at fault in an accident.

How To Buy Your Totaled Car And Repair It Yourself

For some people the idea of having their car totaled out by their car insurance company is not a pleasant one. If you feel this way, you should know that you do have options and you can purchase your totaled vehicle and repair it yourself.