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Category: Auto Insurance

Should You Buy The Rental Car Company's Insurance?

Should You Buy The Rental Car Company's Insurance?

I’ll give you my professional and personal opinion. My professional opinion is to purchase the rental car insurance. If you have an Auto Insurance Policy in New York State, your policy automatically includes coverage for actual damage to, or loss of, a rental vehicle. Now what your Auto Insurance Policy does NOT cover is Loss of Use charges and Diminished Value. If you are in...

A Parent's Guide to Car Seats

A Parent's Guide to Car Seats

Type “car seat” into any search engine and you’ll end up with more results than you know what to do with. With a myriad of options for brands, styles, prices and colors, where do you start? And what’s the best one for your child right now? We’re here to help as we break down what you need to know when shopping for your first (or...

You Don't Need To Pay For This

Is The Entire Cost Of Your Windshield Replacement Covered? Your windshield is an important safety feature of your car. Insurance Companies want to make it easy for people to repair/replace their windshield if it is damaged, so they offer an option for a $0 deductible for glass claims if you carry Comprehensive Coverage on your vehicle. The $0 deductible option is selected/offered so often, that...

The 16 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Highway Driving

The 16 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Highway Driving

When the United States Interstate Highway System was created in 1956, it transformed the way Americans traveled. Upon its completion, these new freeways allowed us to drive cross country for the first time, covering hundreds of miles between stops. But over time, the same elements that make highway driving so convenient – namely high speed limits and the elimination of intersections – have also resulted...

Is Insurance Cheaper if You Own the Car?

It’s the day you’ve been waiting for. You paid off your car. Congratulations! Now what? As you enjoy the extra cash in your bank account, it may be a good time to take a look at another expense that impacts your budget: your auto insurance. Now that you own your car, it’s reasonable to ask: Which coverages are optional when you own your car? Which...