How do we navigate auto insurance negotiation post accident? My partner was involved in a major auto accident this past week. We're now trying to figure out all the insurance craziness. [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Can i take my driver's license test in a rental? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 17 answers

My car has a few dings in it from a hailstorm last night. Should I file a claim with my insurance? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 7 answers

I junked my old car and am going without a car for half a year or so, what are my auto insurance options? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for reliable, inexpensive 3rd party car rental insurance. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 2 answers

My wife was rear-ended today by a couple of nuns while stopped at a light. She didn't call the police to the scene and now she is feeling some stiffness in her neck. What should we do now? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 20 answers

I want to purchase a car in California, drive it for three months there, then take it with me back to Florida. What do I need to do? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get a fair settlement for my totaled car in Pennsylvania? The insurance adjuster insists that I am not owed the replacement value of my car and refuses to budge. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Do I have to pay $1000+ the insurance co. won't cover? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I fix my flooded car or should I just get a new one? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 15 answers

I've got a vehicle whose title is in the process of being transferred to me. I've got to do the reregistration by mail from Oregon to California. I've had an offer on the vehicle. The potential purchasers say a bill of sale and them putting the vehicle on their insurance is sufficient to let them drive legally. They also mentioned a temporary registration, which I've never heard of. Is this a bad idea, or a practical one to get the car sold now. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 1 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 on Jan 15, 2008 - 21 answers

Car accident in Sept. Swapped info; didn't call police. Now the guy who hit us has never heard of us. What can I reasonably expect? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I've got a few questions about car insurance [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 11 answers

Car in PA, registered in DC, now living (and insured) in NY. Geico wants a LOT of money from me. I don't want to pay NY rates. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 10 answers

A guy driving his son's car backs into my wife's van, while my wife's dad is driving it. The guy admits fault, then changes his mind and his story. My in-laws never thought to file a police report or get contact information from the witness. Now we think that the vehicle that hit us may be uninsured. It all happened on private property. Help. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 11 answers

What happens if an insurance adjustor gives you an estimate that's twice as large as the original body shop estimate you got before the adjustor saw the damage? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I avoid an insurance company writing off my car? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 13 answers

My boss has an auto insurance policy with GEICO. I had an accident on my boss's policy. I called in the claim. Should we settle directly, or allow GEICO to cover the claim, if I won't be on the policy anymore at the time of renewal? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 5 answers

About a month ago, my pregnant wife and I were in a minor fender bender on Rt. 202 in NJ. The woman before us stopped short, and we hit her going about 20 mph. This wasn't our fault. Their wa sa police car who made an erratic turn at the merge of the road that cause a few cars in front of us to swerve and or strop short at the time. The mini-van had a minor scratch and bump. Our jeep had no damage..... I don't know the full details of the law, but NJ law seems to say that the person who hits from behind is automatically at fault. Period. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 37 answers

I am facing an expensive car repair ($1500+) due to flooding damage in a recent rainstorm. The driver side floor and driver side door panel were filled with about 3" of water, ruining some of the electronics. Should I file a claim or pay out of pocket? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 9 answers

I was pulling out of my parking spot as some guy, going at high speed, out of nowhere cut in front of me, causing me to bump into him, and then ran away. What's my best action at this point? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I find a cheap but good insurance company for my car for a trip through Europe? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 5 answers

I'll spare the details, but I am looking for insurance for a used car dealership. I have googled "automobile dealer insurance" and many variations of that phrase, and have come up with nothing. What companies do used car dealers use for their insurance. Thanks.
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 8 answers

I crashed my car but the insurance company won't total it. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2007 - 16 answers

Salvage title or new-to-me car? I rear-ended the car in front of me at about 15 mph (I was passing on the left and he stopped suddenly), hitting my front right side on his left rear bumper. My headlight and blinker were pushed straight back and the hood slightly accordioned. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2007 - 10 answers

My car is in Connecticut and I'm going home with my girlfriend to Hawaii for two months. Therefore, the car won't be used or touched. To save money, should I cancel my car insurance? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 13 answers

The problem: I need a car for three months in Los Angeles. Extenuating circumstances: I am a horrible driver and am almost guaranteed to mess up the car at some point. Solution? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 8 answers

When I moved from one town in Mass to another 4 years ago the rate DOUBLED. I can't move back there (commuting) but I'm looking for a town by town comparison. Googled it, Groups too, maybe too deep down, maybe queries were weak. Where if anywhere can I find this info? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 10 answers

My son has an apartment in San Francisco. He works in Marin and uses our(his parents) address for stuff. He also spends time at our house.Is it ok for him to use our address for his car insurance or must he use his rented address(which would also cost more)?
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 11 answers

I need to be in Sheffield, UK over Christmas (from evening Christmas Day until the day after Boxing Day). I don't have a drivers licence or a car. The only way I can think to accomplish this would be to learn to drive in the time between now and then, buy a cheap car on eBay (a Volvo?), get it insured and hit the highway. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 27 answers

UK resident requires car insurance for 4 days to hire car in Arizona & drive into New Mexico & back. Rather than pay over-the-odds for insurance (CDW & SLI) with the car hire company I'm looking at getting my own insurance in advance –– probably in the UK. Anyone have any experience? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I determine the insurance company's likely valuation of a totaled car? The Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds valuations are strikingly different. [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there a way to see (for free) the driving record information that car insurance companies use when setting their premiums?
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 7 answers

My apartment was broken into last week and the thieves stole my car keys (among other things). Curiously, they didn't steal my car out of the driveway on their way out, but I'm worried they might come back. I've got the Club protecting the car as best it can for now, but what else do I have to worry about? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2006 - 17 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 on Jul 20, 2006 - 28 answers

What happens when a licensed driver gets into an accident while driving an insured vehicle, even though he or she is not listed as a driver on the car's insurance policy? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 5 answers

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

Car insurance options for someone who scarcely drives in California. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 10 answers

In California, what are the steps that I should take to sell my totaled car to a dismantler? I want rid myself of all liability for the vehicle and get as much money as possible for the parts. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 3 answers

I was visiting my relatives out of town a few weeks ago. When I got back home, my uncle said that his neighbor thought that I bumped into the front of her parked car, and he said that it was my car that was parked in front of her. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Can someone else make a claim on my auto insurance? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2006 - 14 answers

When do I need to get insurance for my new car? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2006 - 18 answers

i will be renting a car while on vacation in arizona next week. should i opt for the auto insurance? i currently own a car and have both liability and collision insurance. i live in massachusetts, if that makes a difference.
posted on Jan 26, 2006 - 11 answers

I was recently in a fender-bender in a rented car and I want to know who covers whom. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Does the amount you paid for your car in a private sale affect the write off value? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm trying to register my van in Boston Mass. and the insurance laws are crazy. I have insurance already with my car in Colorado but it won't due in Boston. I really don't want to pay an arm and leg to insure and register this van because I will probably sell it in the next year or so. What is the most inexpensive way to go about this?
posted on Nov 7, 2005 - 9 answers

My wife got a ticket for talking on her cellphone in a moving car. Will this affect my insurance rate due to the fact it is a moving violation? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2005 - 18 answers

I've used Carfax before to find out the repair history of a car. But I'm curious about what slips underneath their radar. Where do they get their information? Do repair shops have to report all repairs to some central authority? Or are only major events--those involving insurance claims and/or police reports--recorded?
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 7 answers

I backed into a parking garage column a couple of months ago (it was in my blind spot) and tore up my rear bumper pretty bad. Would it be worth it to report this to my insurance, or would they probably increase my premiums as a result? (FWIW, the accident happened several months ago.)
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 11 answers

So I finally have to pay for my own car insurance. Any ideas on good places to start looking, tips, things to consider, etc. In case you need it: my chief concern is price, I will be insuring me, my wife and our two cars and, between the two of us, we have had three accidents in the past five years and zero traffic violations.
posted on Jul 5, 2005 - 14 answers

My boyfriend and I are leaving from Ottawa to Honolulu in 10 days for 10 days. Should we book the hotels, car rentals and inter-island flights in advance or can we get away with doing it when we get there? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2005 - 11 answers

Do I need insurance on my rental car? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2005 - 9 answers

My girlfriend was rear-ended a few days ago and the rear of her car is damaged. It's still very driveable, but she has to do a ton of little things like meet with the adjuster, get estimates for repairs, etc. The insurance company of the guy who hit her has been decently accomodating so far, but I'm wondering if she's eligible for compensation for the time it will take to comply with their procedures? And how do we go about asking for that if indeed she is?
posted on Apr 28, 2005 - 17 answers

I am being sued for damages related to an auto accident. The lawyer from the insurance firm is representing my case. Should I get my own lawyer? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 13 answers

I was in a car accident about four years ago where I rear-ended another vehicle. AFAIK, it was my fault, but no one seemed injured at the time, and now I'm being sued for thousands more than my liability auto insurance will cover. If they are awarded what they're asking through arbitration or through a judgement, what are my options for paying the portion which my insurance won't cover? Background and other related questions inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 12 answers

A fender-bender has, uh, bent my bumper. Torn the rear one off half the frame, specifically. The car is old enough that no one makes the right size bumper/brackets anymore. Plus the frame need a bunch of work before it can accept a bracket again. Insurance declared a total, but has left open the option to repair. Several folks have suggested unbolting the other end and running w/o a bumper. Is this safe?? Not to mention legal? What would you do? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2005 - 20 answers

InsuranceFilter: Who is entitled to my car? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2005 - 5 answers

What kind/ how much car insurance do I need for a 1996 Honda Accord with 175k miles? I'm considering dropping the collision/comprehensive coverage. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2005 - 9 answers

My car was broken into two nights ago, while we ate dinner at a restaurant. There is extensive damage, and I only have liability insurance on my car. Is there any way I can get compensation?
posted on Jan 3, 2005 - 16 answers

Accident Filter. I just hit a car in a parking lot... [mi]
posted on Oct 23, 2004 - 22 answers