Tag: INSURANCE

Retesting All Drivers–Make the Roads Safer!

By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Unless you’re never near a road, then this affects you! More people are driving now than ever in history, even with the rising cost of vehicles and gas prices. There are more crashes, more fatalities, more dangerous maneuvers, more road rage, more of all the bad things that come […]

5 Points to Consider When Buying an RV

A recreational vehicle can make a fantastic addition to your transportation repertoire, but only if you make an informed buying decision. The costs of operating and maintaining an RV are no laughing matter, regardless of your current financial status. Here are five crucial points to consider when purchasing an RV to ensure you get the […]

Should 18-year-olds Drive a Big Rig?

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in February 2022 as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #685. If you would like to become a subscriber to our Sunday one-topic newsletter, click HERE. The minimum age to obtain a commercial driver’s license and drive a tractor-trailer within state boundaries is 18 in all states. Federal guidelines require the driver […]

7 Common Car Scams All Drivers Should Know

Cars are an integral part of everyday life for most Americans. They’re also a prime target for opportunistic criminals looking to take advantage of vulnerable people. Whether you encounter a problem on the road, or you’re looking to buy a new vehicle, you may become a target. With that in mind, here are seven common […]

Top 10 Reasons Car Insurance Claims Are Denied

Is it possible for insurance companies to reject the claims? Yes, insurance firms have 100 percent right to reject the claims if the person filing for a claim fails to abide by the rules and terms laid out by them. However, insurance companies do not reject claims outright. They follow a structured process when it […]

Is Roadside Assistance Covered Under an Extended Warranty?

Many people research extended car warranties, reading in-depth resources like Carchex reviews, only to not purchase them in the end. Often, that is because they don’t understand exactly what they’ll get with the various plans available. There are many different extended warranty options on the market today, but they don’t all come with the same […]

Why Buy When You Can Restore?

Which costs more–buying a new vehicle or fixing up the one you’ve got? Everyone has heard about the unprecedented skyrocketing prices of used vehicles, especially trucks, over the past couple of years. The media says this is happening because of shortages of new vehicles. The truth is that the value of used vehicles, especially used […]

What Are the Benefits of Telematics for Everyday Drivers?

Two decades ago, the idea of a car that could drive or park itself only existed in the realm of science fiction. Today’s vehicles are getting smarter, and each new gadget generates massive amounts of data every time you get behind the wheel. Instead of letting that information sit in digital purgatory, telematics can turn […]

How to Buy a Car Online

By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Buying a car online can be easy with these simple steps. Many dealerships are offering online shopping options to make it easier to buy a car from your couch. Some dealerships are adding new online digital platforms that allow consumers to select a model, trim level, color, options, get […]