Sometimes, yearly car insurance just isn’t right for you. Although the annual cover is usually the most practical, there can be times when you only want to be insured for a short period. Temporary car insurance makes this possible and it means that you can get the insurance that allows you to drive somebody else’s car...
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How to Calculate the True Cost of a Car
When you’re in the market for a new car, the process of comparing your options can be quite enjoyable. It’s an excuse to read up on all of the latest reviews and news, leaf through glossy brochures, and hobnob at auto shows. You may already have a predefined budget in mind and a definite list of...
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How to Save Your Teenager Money on Car Insurance
Getting car insurance for your teen can be pretty tricky. Your teenage son or daughter isn’t experience – the insurance company knows it. If you’re not careful, your child will end up paying through the nose for their policy. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are a few tips to save your...
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Five Automotive Features That Lower Auto Insurance Premiums
Having a good driving record, and years of experience, are a great start to lowering your auto insurance premiums. You can also take defensive driving classes – those should help out a lot. However, there’s more that goes into premium pricing than just your experience. Many times, insurance premiums can be dramatically reduced just by...
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What a Car Really Costs
Owning a car is kind of like owning a portable house: there’s more involved than just the cost of the initial purchase and monthly payment. Cars require care and have some very specific and, often, expensive needs. Even during an ordinary year—one in which you take no major road trips or do any significant amounts...
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Just How Dangerous are Cars Compared to Motorcycles?
Motorcycle drivers are 36 times more likely to be killed in an accident than other drivers on the road. Eighty percent of all motorcycle accidents involve injury or death, and the injuries are more traumatic than those of car accidents. Motorcycle drivers, who aren’t wearing helmets, are more likely to receive facial lacerations, concussions, and...
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Getting Approved for a Car Loan with Your Bad Credit Score
Many people who have recorded a bad credit score are aware of the fact that they can no longer benefit from other loans. The bad image of your credit history has led to a bad credit score. Until you fix it, you can not take advantage of another loan. Have you ever heard of the...
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Buy a car like a pro
Imagine showing up at the dealership with no information about the car you’re there to buy. No idea of the sticker price and no clue about dealer invoice cost. You don’t even know how much the loan payments will be. Financial suicide, right? Not anymore. In the current age of smartphone technology, being elbow-deep in...