When tax time rolls around, one of the overlooked means of taking a deduction and getting a bigger refund is by way of one’s auto usage. Deductions for auto use can be taken by how many miles were driven, or by the exact expenses related to business. Deciding which one is usually a matter a [...]

How Insurance Companies View Deer and Road Debris Accidents Most people are familiar with the way insurance companies deal with traffic collisions of the usual type – 2 or more cars colliding or one car colliding with a roadside obstruction, etc. However, what about oddball accidents such as deer collision or collision with road debris [...]

We live in a world that is full of rapidly advancing technological developments.  As technology evolves more and more, we have the capability to create devices that know exactly what we want them to do, when we want them to do it. Cars are no exception to this rule, and as a result, we have [...]

Winter has once again come to the Northern Hemisphere (check out last year’s tipsas well!). Unfortunately, the shortening days and chilly weather don’t absolve you from going about your daily routine. Chances are good that you’ll be driving nearly as much this winter as you did last summer. Review this list of winter driving tips [...]

Despite its status as one of the world’s most popular forms of insurance, many drivers lack even a basic understanding of auto insurance. This can be problematic. The shock of a major accident, incident of vandalism, or sudden vehicle theft can quickly turn to despair in the wake of a denied insurance claim. Many drivers [...]

The insurance industry is heavily regulated by the State.  In each state, from Virginia to Washington, the State Department of Insurance will govern insurance practices and set minimum financial responsibility guidelines that all consumers must follow.  Without this regulation, insurance agencies and companies throughout the nation would have no one to answer to. It is [...]

The Jetson’s-style flying car hasn’t come yet, but we may see cars that allow everyone in it to be passengers – a car the drives itself. Intelligent design, literally intelligent, is already in use in many late model, top-of-the-line vehicles. These are those “fancy little extras” that make these cars so special, but they are [...]

California has become the center of a debate as to whether or not the new data-gathering devices that are being installed by insurers is an invasion of privacy.  A number of California insurance companies that offer auto insurance are advertising a new opportunity for drivers in the state to save money off of their auto [...]

There are numerous discounts you can take advantage of when it comes to your car insurance.  There are discounts for vehicles that are only used for personal travel and not used to go to work or conduct business.  There are discounts for married couples.  There are discounts for drivers who are over the age of [...]

If you’re a safe driver, you might believe that the major contributor to most automobile accidents is alcohol or excessive speed. Recent research has revealed, however, that there is an underlying factor that could affect you the next time you’re on the road — and it might be important no matter how spotless your safety [...]