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The dangers of running a red light

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011Car crashes and car insurance rate hikes are two of the consequences of running a red light.

Driving with dementia: 5 tips for caregivers

Monday, October 24th, 2011If a family member or friend is diagnosed with Alzheimer's you may have to take away the car keys. Here are some tips for broaching this delicate subject.

Regular vision checks can help prevent accidents

Friday, October 21st, 2011Regular vision checks can help you see while driving. And that, in turn, can prevent accidents -- and auto insurance premium hikes.

Avoiding a parking valet nightmare

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011When you give your keys to the valet parking attendant, you expect to get your car back in the same shape as when you left it. But that's not always the case.

Ten reasons to pull over your car — pronto!

Monday, October 17th, 2011Knowing when it's time to pull over can save you from filing a crash-related car insurance claim -- and may even save your life.

Could cheaper cars mean lower premiums?

Friday, October 14th, 2011As entry-level cars get cheaper, insurers might find repairing them less worthwhile -- and total them. That could affect your premium.

Eight ways to get the most mileage out of your car

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011To keep your car going as the number on the odometer creeps up, follow these guidelines from high-mileage car owners.

Robocar: Technology lets cars steer clear of accidents

Friday, October 07th, 2011New vehicle safety technology allows cars to avoid accidents all by themselves.

Study: Texting slows driver’s reaction time

Wednesday, October 05th, 2011Researchers say texting while driving is more dangerous than previously thought.

Florida, Michigan may pop PIP car insurance coverage

Monday, October 03rd, 2011High costs associated with medical bills and insurance fraud prompt Florida and Michigan to look at reform of personal injury protection (PIP).

What should you do if you hit a parked car?

Friday, September 30th, 2011It may be tempting to run off if your car has hit a parked car, but experts say that's the wrong policy.

Red cars … and 5 other car insurance facts and myths

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Do red cars mean higher car insurance rates? This quiz will help you separate faction from fiction when it comes to car insurance.

Are car gadgets affecting your car insurance rates?

Monday, September 26th, 2011High-tech devices may be good or bad for your car insurance premiums.

Parents and teen drivers: Practicing what you preach

Friday, September 23rd, 2011Take note, Mom and Dad: The "don't drive as I do, drive as I say" approach is ineffective.

Pedestrian safety law will drive ‘noisier’ hybrid cars

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011Hybrid and electric cars are known for their quiet engines, but a federal law will require manufacturers to add sounds so that pedestrians and cyclists are more aware of the cars' presence in traffic.

Bad sense of direction? Five tips for road navigation

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Relying too much on the voice of your GPS? Follow this advice to point yourself in the right direction.

Poll: Parents failing to heed key advice on car seats

Monday, September 19th, 2011Poll finds that 73 percent of parents switched their child from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat before age 2.

Don’t be tricked into buying a flood-damaged car

Friday, September 16th, 2011Bargain-priced, flood-damaged cars often appear on the market after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Irene.

Modifying your wheels? Watch out for insurance hikes

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Thinking about spiffing up your car with custom tires and rims? Your car insurance premium may go up as a result.

Eight ways to keep your car from being burglarized

Monday, September 12th, 2011One tip: Be careful about flaunting your hobbies and interests on bumper and windshield stickers.

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