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Steer your way to a safe Thanksgiving with these tips. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Are you prepared? Soon, millions of Americans will be taking to the roads to drive to the airport or to their Thanksgiving destination. Whether you're heading out to see friends and family, or if you're having...

Tips to help you prepare your vehicle for fall weather.   Fall is here. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change color, and the temperatures have noticeably dropped. For car owners, cooler weather and slippery roads bring new driving challenges. Fall is a great time to get your...

Keep your car safe from theft with these tips.   Finding out that your vehicle has been stolen is a scary scenario for motorists. You can find yourself in a state of panic and worry, since losing your car is a significant financial responsibility. However, most theft is a result of breaking-and-entering,...

Tips to help keep you and others safe on the road.   Car accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death across the nation. Despite the fact that cars are safer than ever, they are still driven by human beings who, let's face it, often have trouble maintaining basic safety practices. Fortunately,...

Select your next vehicle wisely to keep your car insurance rates low.  When insurers calculate how much a motorist should pay for insurance, they take into account a lot of considerations. While your age, location, credit score, and more will be considered, everything about your car, including the year,...

How to handle the situation of getting involved in a hit-and-run accident.   Being involved in a car accident is no joy ride for anyone. To make it worse, the person who knocked into your car has taken off and failed to claim responsibility. Such an incident can leave you feeling physically and mentally...

Possible reasons your car has broken down. Cars are immensely complicated devices combining sophisticated mechanical and electronic components. There's a lot that can go wrong, even if you perform annual maintenance and drive safely. However, there are some reasons for breakdowns that are much more common...

Determine if you need rental car insurance. With every car rental transaction comes the slightly uncomfortable moment when the agent behind the counter tries to sell the company's auto insurance on you. In some cases, taking out this insurance is a smart financial choice. However, it's not always necessary...

How to decide whether your broken, old car is worth repairing or replacing. When something goes wrong with your vehicle, it's tempting to fear the worst. When your car is 11 years old, it's easy to think that its useful life is now over. While it may have a few scratches, you want to hang onto it because...

Here are some of the factors that might have affected your auto insurance. If you noticed that your auto insurance premiums have changed, there are several different explanations for this rate adjustment.  It's important to keep in mind that auto insurance companies calculate your premiums based on your...