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Allstate opening insurance agencies at car dealerships

Friday, February 03rd, 2012Eleven car dealerships were part of a program that tested Allstate insurance agencies inside the dealerships.

Snow tires: How to outfit your wheels for winter

Monday, January 30th, 2012Tired of slipping and sliding on wintry roads? You may need snow tires or chains.

The right insurance provides protection from potholes

Thursday, January 26th, 2012If you want your car insurance company to pay for pothole damage, you've got to have collision coverage.

Should car insurers steer drivers to repair shops?

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012The car insurance industry and auto repair industry are clashing over state laws that dictate where you can take your car to be fixed.

Driving under the influence of … medicine?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012Over-the-counter and prescription drugs may impair your ability to drive. Here's how to steer clear of danger.

Get clued in about your CLUE report

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012CLUE is an insurance industry database that helps your auto insurance company figure out how high your premium should be.

Poll: Most Americans back cellphone ban for drivers

Saturday, January 07th, 2012Women are more likely than men to support a nationwide prohibition against texting and talking on a cellphone while driving.

Allstate expands Claim Satisfaction Guarantee

Tuesday, January 03rd, 2012Attention, car insurance policyholders: Allstate's Claim Satisfaction Guarantee is now available in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

Car thieves don’t take a holiday on New Year’s Day

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011Hundreds of Americans with New Year's Eve hangovers could wind up feeling worse: New Year's Day is the top holiday for car thefts.

Texas town gives gift cards to good drivers

Monday, December 19th, 2011Prosper, Texas, rewards motorists for doing the right thing.

Toyota tackles distracted driving

Friday, December 16th, 2011Distracted driving has been called an epidemic by some transportation safety officials. Toyota is conducting two studies aimed at curbing that epidemic.

Curbing the risks of teen driving

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011Federal study reveals stark differences between behavior of teen and adult drivers.

Apps aid wintertime drivers

Friday, December 09th, 2011New Winter Survival Kit app is a lifeline for wintertime motorists.

Are you missing out on car insurance discounts?

Wednesday, December 07th, 2011A survey for Progressive suggests that millions of Americans may qualify for car insurance discounts but aren't necessarily getting them.

Florida parents may get tool to track teen drivers

Monday, December 05th, 2011Two Florida lawmakers want to set up a system that would notify parents if a traffic ticket or car accident pops up on their teenage drivers' traffic records.

Chevy Volt ranks first in car satisfaction survey

Thursday, December 01st, 2011GM's plug-in hybrid edges out V8-powered Dodge Challenger and Porsche 911 in Consumer Reports survey.

Women more likely than men to be hurt in crashes

Monday, November 28th, 2011Researchers say vehicle safety may be "biased" toward men.

Car insurance companies become social media spies

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011Car insurance companies step up their social media snooping in the fight against fraud.

12 holiday tips for driving in parking lots

Monday, November 21st, 2011One-fourth of parking-related accidents involve vehicles that are backing up.

How to curb your driving phobia

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011"Most driving fears have something to do with control," one social worker says.

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