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Insurance rates are up again in 2024, and owners of certain vehicles are getting hit even harder. But there are some things you can do to keep those costs down.

Auto insurance rates soaring, especially if you own these cars

Car insurance rates have become a significant expense for many drivers, even if they don’t own a pricey premium vehicle. Even so, some insurers rise above the rest with reasonable prices, but they don’t all operate in every state, and some have restrictive policies that limit the type and number of drivers they accept. MarketWatch’s recent insurance study found that some insurers far undercut others with rates that make the competition look greedy.

Insurance companies with the cheapest national average rates

FinanceBuzz

Finding the right car insurance can feel overwhelming. If you're confused about coverage, here are 10 surprising items to watch for with your policy.

Did You Know Car Insurance Can Cover These 10 Things?

Asking the right questions and avoiding the wrong ones can help you get the car you want. Here are some you should drop from your list and what you should ask instead.

7 Questions Car Dealerships Hate You to Ask (And What to Ask Instead)

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You know the daily work commute can come with lots of frustrations, including traffic, fellow drivers and the impacts of weather. Why make it worse on yourself by driving a car that costs you more...

Cars That Will Cost Commuters the Most

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A Piece of Travel

Car insurance is mandatory in nearly every state. However, the amount of money Americans shell out for their insurance plan varies drastically according to where they live. Staff at Insure.com studied Quadrant Information Services data to determine where Americans pay the most money for their car insurance. They used a Honda Accord LX that has 10,000 annual mileage as their standardized vehicle. As for the driver, they studied rates based on a 40-year-old American with a good insurance score and no traffic violations on record.

15 States With the Most Expensive Car Insurance, Americans Moving States Beware

The Motley Fool

Surprisingly, senior drivers may pay higher rates than younger drivers. Learn 10 sensible ways to drive rates back down.

10 Ways Seniors Can Cut Their Auto Insurance Premiums

Apple Valley News Now

Lying on an insurance application can seem like an easy work-around to soften the burn of today’s rising auto insurance rates. But the practice can end up costing drivers more than it stands to save them.

Lying to Get Cheaper Car Insurance Can End Up Costing You

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From gray Audis to black Cadillacs and white trucks, grayscale car colors dominate the market. 
The post It’s Not Just You; Car Colors Really Are More Boring Now appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

It’s Not Just You; Car Colors Really Are More Boring Now

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GEICO is to shell out around $8 million to settle with auto claims adjusters and policyholders in two separate cases. In the case involving auto claims adjusters, the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary was accused of wage and hour laws violations. Lodged by both former and current colleagues in Maryland and New York, the complaints had been refuted by GEICO, claiming that the supposed overtime hours weren’t logged on the adjusters’ time cards.

GEICO to pay millions in separate settlements

24/7 Wall St.

The June CPI results showed that inflation increased only 3% year over year, a relief for those concerned about the sharply rising prices from two years ago. Many analysts said the news opened the door for a September rate decrease by the Fed. Until recently, that appeared off the table, with the first Fed cut […]
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Used Car Prices Collapse

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An employee at a Connecticut dealership recently wrecked a man's $100k Camaro
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A Car Dealer Recently Crashed an Owner’s $100K Chevy Camaro

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Stellantis said that it’s paying for repairs, but the issue leaves patrol vehicles unusable for weeks.
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Indiana State Police reports lengthy, costly engine repairs to dozens of 2023 Dodge Durango patrol cars


A locked up or seized engine can be expensive to fix. 
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What Causes an Engine to Lock Up?

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: Many were surprised to learn that connected vehicles collect data about drivers and sell that information to insurance companies. As it turns out, so do apps on a driver's smartphone. Most drivers are unaware that this is even happening. Earlier...

These apps track your driving habits and sell that information to insurance companies

Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and...

10 Big American Cities with the Cheapest Rent Prices. American Renters, Take Note

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A single mom who made $55,000 last year across three jobs says she can't pay the bills and doesn't qualify for many government-assistance programs.

A single mom who made $55,000 last year working 3 jobs says she's struggling to pay the bills but doesn't qualify for SNAP or affordable health insurance

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?


The latest 2024 Ford F-150 recall is related to windshield problems. Due to manufacturing issues, they could fall off. 
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Ford F-150 Recall: Your Windshield Might Fall off


Some vehicles depreciate more and more quickly than others. These are a handful of the worst offenders. 
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Want a Car With The Best Resale Value? Avoid These 5 Rides

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Despite Upcoming Deflation, Car Owners Will Have To Deal With Higher Insurance Rates


Car insurance rates are high. Tragically, they've continued to grow over the last year. 
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Despite Upcoming Deflation, Car Owners Will Have To Deal With Higher Insurance Rates

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