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Which Auto Insurance Companies Offer the Lowest Rates?
Our price comparisons of auto insurers reveal dramatic company-to-company rate differences—several hundred dollars a year for most consumers, and more than $1,500 per year for many. You don’t have to forsake service for a better rate.
Which Auto Insurance Companies Offer the Best Claims Service?
When shopping for insurance, many drivers care about more than just cost, and with good reason: If you have a claim, you want it to paid quickly and get back on the road with minimal hassle.
How Are Auto Insurance Premiums Calculated?
You might think that if you’ve been driving for many years without an accident and with few speeding tickets that insurance companies will offer you their best rates. Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily the case.
What Is and Isn't Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
Insurance companies often promote policy features to make their plans seem superior to their competitors’. But most sell roughly the same coverage. Here's a rundown of what’s covered, what isn’t, and what’s optional.
How Are Homeowners Insurance Rates Determined?
The cost of your insurance policy depends not only on the coverage you select, but also on a number of other factors, some of which may surprise you.
Surprise! Your Credit Score Is a Huge Factor in Determining What You Pay for Insurance
Insurance companies increasingly are charging customers very different rates depending on secret formulas based on data unrelated to their customers’ actual claims histories or risk of damage.
Auto Body Shops that Do Bang-up Jobs
While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.
Avoiding a Big Dent in Your Wallet When Paying for Auto Bodywork
Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.
Dealing with Your Insurer When Your Car Needs Body Repairs
If your insurance or another party’s insurance will pay for your repair, make sure the insurance company doesn’t cut corners. Your shop can be an expert ally in this effort, but you also must make the right moves.
How to Get the Best Price on a New Car
Our method of buying a car avoids hassles and yields the best possible price. The key is competition—getting new-car dealers to bid competitively for your business. We tell you how to do it.
Understanding Car Leasing Terms
Getting a good deal on a car lease is considerably more complex than on a straight purchase, and dealers love this complexity. If you want to lease, you can still initiate a competitive bidding process by nailing down several additional points.
How to Get the Best Possible Price on a New Car
Our method of buying a car avoids hassles and yields the best possible price. The key is competition—getting new-car dealers to bid competitively for your business. We tell you how to do it.
