My mother got into an auto accident in Pennsylvania earlier today. She did not take down the other driver's information other than the license plate. What are her options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 6 answers

Can one buy a personal auto liability policy for rental cars that replaces or supplements LDW or liability supplement coverage offered by the rental agency? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Sep 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Is it legal to accept $500 from a car insurance company, reimbursing me for a repair I'm not going to make? If it's legal, should I? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 18 answers

Logistical multi part question about a college student with unique circumstances learning to drive. (Yes, I know you are probably not a department of motor vehicles worker). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Car Insurance Filter: I bumped a parked car an hour ago. They'll probably contact me tomorrow. Insurance or out-of-pocket? (More than meets the eye.) [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Jun 4, 2009 - 7 answers

What can I do about my car insurance during a long overseas trip? [more inside]
posted by sharkfu on May 31, 2009 - 10 answers

Someone hit my car whilst riding their bicycle, knocking my side rear-view mirror clear off. They were nice enough to leave their number for me but I'm curious- is that something their insurance would pay for, or is it something I'll have to try to get money out of pocket for? I have only liability insurance. Totally inexperienced when it comes to such matters so talk to me like an infant.
posted by ryaninoakland on May 19, 2009 - 25 answers

More rental car insurance confusion. I live in NYC so have no car/no insurance. I can't tell if I need to buy what the rental car company is selling. [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty on May 17, 2009 - 13 answers

My car stereo just got stolen - while my car was in my driveway. Should I report it to my insurance company? [more inside]
posted by agentmunroe on May 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me plan my move to the Bay Area! [more inside]
posted by skaye on Mar 19, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm moving out of state - from PA to NY - for a short-term job (roughly a year). Can I have a PA car insurance policy? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

CarInsuranceFilter -- Liability only or more? car insurance for 1997 Jetta with 95,000 miles? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Jan 22, 2009 - 14 answers

Bought new car Tuesday. Car got squooshed in a hit and run four days later. I only have liability insurance. Oh, crap. How can I track down the guy who hit me? I have some information about him, but the police are being very unhelpful. Help, Metafilter detectives! [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Jan 21, 2009 - 19 answers

I've agreed on a price for a used car with a private seller in Illinois. I know I need to A. get the signed title, B. register the car with the DMV, and C. get insurance. But what's the correct order of operations, and which steps must be completed before driving the car at all? [more inside]
posted by hAndrew on Dec 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Canadian Auto Insurance Question: Nebulous limbo time between vehicles edition. "Everybody Knows" that there is a 14 day grace period to get your papers sorted out. Is there? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Oct 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I wrote down everything except for the name of the insurance company of the person who rear ended my car!!! Is there a way to find out without calling my insurance company? (More info inside) [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Jul 18, 2008 - 12 answers

What happens if I get caught driving without car insurance? [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Jun 25, 2008 - 26 answers

My car spontaneously combusted. Please help me avoid getting burned by the insurance company! Of all the values out there, which one is the closest to what they insurance company will offer me, which one should I be aiming for and how should I go about getting it? [more inside]
posted by quakerjono on Mar 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Someone hit my car. Their insurance company wants to total it. How long can I drive it before they take it away? [more inside]
posted by tss on Jan 15, 2008 - 21 answers

My girlfriend and I are considering changing our car insurance. Are there any penalties or caveats we should watch out for? [more inside]
posted by msalex on May 22, 2007 - 8 answers

My roomate and I are driving from California to New Jersey in his car... do I need to get some sort of temporary car insurance to drive his car? [more inside]
posted by matimer on Apr 26, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I find a car insurance company that has good service and won't screw me over if something happens? [more inside]
posted by raf on Apr 2, 2007 - 26 answers

What should I do with a car I won't be using for the next 2 years? [more inside]
posted by liberalintellect on Feb 19, 2007 - 26 answers

My 19 year old son just got his driver's license... he's been using public transportation,friends, etc to move around, but I guess he couldn't wait any longer.... At my house there are 3 cars, all of wich are used daily,(my other son,wife and I ). He would be borrowing one of the cars (when available) or else his grandmother's, who doesn't live with us. Am I required to tell my car insurance company (State Farm), that the household has another driver? I once called them and they told me to notify them when he got his license, premium would go up a couple of thousand dollars. Do I really have to do it????? We are in South Florida.
posted by FLHunter3006 on Feb 1, 2007 - 28 answers

I just moved to a new area and bought a car for the first time and have a list of questions about new cars and insurance. Feel free to answer whichever ones you want. [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Jan 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I may have filled out inaccurate information on my first car insurance application a month ago, namely "forgetting" to mention an accident I had 2.5 years ago when I was driving someone else's car (their insurance covered it) in another state with a different license. Now I am worried sick and have a bunch of questions and I don't want to ask the insurance company. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2007 - 21 answers

Anyone here have car and/or home owner's insurance through AAA? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Sep 26, 2006 - 10 answers

My non-pimped ride (1993 sedan, BB value: $825) was just totaled in an accident with a commercial truck (the truck driver's fault, and he was cited). Are there any ways to get the adjuster to value the car more highly than $825 so that I have any chance of replacing it? [more inside]
posted by xo on Jul 20, 2006 - 28 answers

CarInsuranceFilter: I'm getting shafted by my current (well, ex- now) provider, help me find a solution!!! [more inside]
posted by hummercash on Jun 6, 2006 - 15 answers

How do I find affordable car insurance for a used car that I plan to buy in the US to tour around in? I will be visiting from the UK without a US driving license, or a permanent US address (unless I twist a reluctant friend's arm over that). Someone said that in some states cars are sold with basic insurance -- would it be useful to start there?
posted by Idcoytco on Jun 3, 2006 - 6 answers

How can I avoid letting Enterprise Rent-A-Car's Scam in Process Succeed? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic on May 9, 2006 - 20 answers

Is it legal to make an insurance claim for legitimate damage done to your car if you have no intention of fixing the damage? If I state this intent, can the insurer deny my claim? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2006 - 22 answers

CaliforniaCarInsuranceFilter: My friend (I swear) backed out of a spot at her bank and into the side of an idling car. There's a mess of details I'd like help with... [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Jun 28, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm 24, live in California, drive approximately 11,250 miles a year, and since purchasing a new Saturn Ion in 2003, have had a perfect driving record (in fact, I've always had a perfect driving record). What should I be paying for car insurance? And what, in your experience, are the best car insurance companies?
posted by grrarrgh00 on Nov 14, 2004 - 11 answers

Holy crap. Someone pinch me, or at least tell me my car insurance really isn't this lower in a new state. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Nov 9, 2004 - 15 answers

My car was recently stolen and I just recieved a check for $2600 from the insurance company to purchase a new car. I'm not sure how much I should spend on the car and how much to save for registration costs, switching my insurance over to this car, etc. Aside from potential problems with the car that may need to be fixed, what costs can I expect to incur just getting everything switched over to a new car?
posted by untuckedshirts on Oct 27, 2004 - 11 answers