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Auto insurance companies change rules on glass breakage
Chris Kissell
Glass breakage often happens when you least expect it. Perhaps you’re driving down the highway when a truck loaded with gravel hits a bump, and a stray rock dings your windshield. … Read More
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Should motorcyclists be allowed to split lanes?
Mary Lou Jay
Have you ever been passed by a motorcycle that’s riding between lanes on the road? The practice, called lane splitting or lane sharing, can be annoying to car drivers – who … Read More
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Some DUI drivers make head-scratching decisions after crashing
Kathryn Hawkins
It’s never a smart idea to drink and drive. The decision can lead to property damage, injury and even death.
But some DUI criminals are even more notable – or notorious & … Read More
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Are personal items in your car covered by insurance?
Chris Kissell
Few Americans can resist the call of the open road. We drive everywhere and often take valuables with us.
But what happens when you hit a bump and an improperly secured piece of … Read More
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Angry birds: Will your car insurance cover vulture attacks?
Nick DiUlio
It’s a scene worthy of a Hitchcock film. Some birds in Florida recently have begun acting a bit peculiar. They’ve developed an unusual appetite … for car parts. … Read More
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J.D. Power: Satisfaction with auto insurance claims goes up
John Egan
The process of filing an auto insurance claim certainly isn’t fun, but Americans are becoming more satisfied with it, according to a new study by market research powerhouse J.D. … Read More
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Insurance needs for your ATV
Michele C. Hollow
Whether they’re dune buggies, dirt bikes or snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) – also known as off-road or utility vehicles – can go as fast as cars. And … Read More
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How to explain car insurance to teen drivers
Heather Larson
Your teen has just turned 16 and wants to start driving. However, before he gets behind the wheel, you need to tell him about car insurance and how it works.
Insurance agents will … Read More
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Unexplained pain following an auto accident? The cause may be in your genes
Emmet Pierce
We’ve already learned that genetics can put us at risk for a wide variety of maladies, from diabetes to heart disease. But researchers now say there may be another ailment to add … Read More
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Would a ban on electronic devices lower car insurance rates?
Chris Kissell
Portable technology is everywhere. Cellphone chatter, texting and web surfing are part of our moment-by-moment lives – even when we’re behind the wheel.
The National … Read More
