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Solutions to five car insurance situations

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011What do you do if your neighbor borrows your car and crashes it?

Six driving tips for baby boomers

Monday, July 25th, 2011By 2025, one-fourth of all U.S. drivers will be 65 or older. Here are six tips to help baby boomer drivers stay sharp on the road.

Five lies you tell your car insurance company

Friday, July 22nd, 2011If your car insurance company catches you in a lie, you can face higher premiums -- or even the loss of your coverage.

Tire safety: Where the rubber meets the road

Thursday, July 21st, 2011AAA has estimated it will have rescued 1.2 million American motorists from Memorial Day through Labor Day who've been stranded by tire problems.

Drivers turning to car insurers’ apps

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Various car insurers are offering apps for iPhones, Android phones and similar devices that go beyond helping motorists find a tow truck or dial 911.

The car insurance implications of car-sharing

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Car insurance is a gray area for car-sharing programs. Only two states -- California and Oregon -- have passed legislation that makes the issue more black and white.

GM and MetLife’s free car insurance deal may expand

Monday, July 18th, 2011In all, General Motors and MetLife have gotten approval to offer free car insurance to eligible GM car buyers in 17 states.

Eight car noises you should never ignore

Thursday, July 14th, 2011Skipping maintenance to fix car noises can result in a crash, which can raise your car insurance rates when you have to file a claim.

Three driving rules you need to remember

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Nearly 37 million American drivers don’t know basic rules of the road, a recent nationwide driving test shows.

Five car insurance buying myths

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011One of the myths about buying car insurance is that you should shop for a car first and worry about the insurance later.

DOT: Experiments cut texting, talking while driving

Monday, July 11th, 2011Pilot projects in Syracuse, N.Y., and Hartford, Conn., that combined stepped-up education and law enforcement led to a decrease in drivers talking and texting while driving.

Distracted driving plays part in up to 25% of crashes

Friday, July 08th, 2011A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association says texting likely increases the risk of a traffic crash more than cellphone use does.

Low-cost car insurance proposed in Michigan

Thursday, July 07th, 2011Legislation pending in Michigan would provide cheap, stripped-down car insurance to Detroit drivers who can’t afford regular car insurance.

17% of college students drive after too much booze

Wednesday, July 06th, 2011Researchers found that some college students think the social benefits of heavy drinking outweigh any harm.

Teen safety technology may lead to lower premiums

Tuesday, July 05th, 2011Ford’s MyKey technology lets parents limit the speed and audio volume of a car, and makes sure teens buckle up whenever they get behind the wheel.

Virginia cracks down on drunken underage drivers

Tuesday, July 05th, 2011John Egan Virginia has gotten tougher on young drivers who drink alcohol. Under a new state law, anyone under age 21 who’s convicted of driving after consuming virtually any amount…

Survey: Most big-city drivers favor red-light cameras

Friday, July 01st, 2011Two-thirds of drivers in 14 big U.S. cities with established red-light camera programs give the green light to their use, according to a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Study pinpoints hot spots for deer-car collisions

Friday, July 01st, 2011“The conflict between deer and traffic is a natural result of continued human expansion, pushing out of the cities through prime real estate for deer,” a University of Alberta researcher says.

Insurance issue revs up Michigan helmet law debate

Thursday, June 30th, 2011An amendment to a bill that would repeal Michigan's motorcycle helmet law would require a minimum of $100,000 worth of personal injury coverage for bikers who decide not to wear helmets.

Stop a traffic ticket from raising car insurance rates

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011If you don't immediately admit guilt and pay a traffic fine, you could avoid your car insurance premiums rising by as much as 20 percent over the subsequent three years.

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