Many people with classic cars tend to have them insured on a standard auto insurance policy instead of a purpose-built classic car insurance policy. It's a common and defensible mistake. After all, it is just a 'car', right? While a standard personal auto insurance policy will adequately cover the driver from a liability stand point, [...]
It's no secret that receiving a speeding or any other traffic ticket can raise your insurance rates. A drivers motor vehicle record (MVR) can have a major affect on their insurance rates and can even limit the insurance companies that will sell them a policy. But did you know the type of ticket you receive [...]
It's no shock that adding a teenage driver to an auto insurance policy can be a hit to the wallet. Teenage drivers are statistically the worst drivers on the road, their insurance premiums will reflect that. But the financial hit can vary from state to state. Researchers with Quadrant Information Systems looked at rate increases [...]
Uber, the controversial ride-sharing app, is coming to Des Moines. So what does that have to do with insurance? The app connects people looking for a ride with people who are willing to give them a ride, using the later's personal car. The driver has to apply to Uber to be a driver, meet some [...]
To be sure, most of us have faced or will face the decision to keep driving our old car (that's paid for) or sell/trade it for a new one. For some who are financially stable and not mechanically inclined its an easy choice. They may reason, "I can afford a new car, so why be [...]
If you live in the Des Moines Metro you are surely aware of the Clive red light cameras along Hickman Road. They have been snapping candid shots of drivers since 2006. Today is the last chance you have to receive a 'free' picture of your car from the City of Clive (Well, actually a company contracted [...]
When buying a vehicle you often think about maintenance costs, fuel consumption, and even the cost of car insurance. But one thing you may not consider is how likely that vehicle is to be stolen. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a new report that looks at thefts of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and [...]
Today families are finding it increasingly hard to make ends meet. They face a tough economy and a cost of living that seems to be always on the rise. Sadly, one consequence of this is that when choosing their auto insurance price becomes the main factor. You might be thinking, what is wrong with that? [...]
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