Are you feeling a bit nervous about your teenager getting behind the wheel?  If you are like most parents, the thought of your child starting to drive can be a nerve-wracking experience – and for good reason.  The unfortunate reality is that thousands of teenagers are involved in traffic-related accidents every year, many of which [...]

Farmers Insurance Inc., a subsidiary of Zurich Financial Services Group, is purchasing AIG’s Personal Auto Group for $1.9 Billion. Farmers will then sell the entities to Farmers Exchanges, who they manage but do not own. The sale should be completed by the third quarter this year, depending on regulatory approvals. The good news for Farmers? [...]

PRWeb.com reports a new website, EcoSmartInsurance.com, is dedicated to helping consumers find ‘green’ auto insurance companies. What do you think? Is going green imperitive to your insurance company decision? From going paperless to mileage based policies, Eco Smart believes consumers should have choices when choosing an auto insurance company that is as ‘green’ as they [...]

AFC car finance has posted a press release entitled “Survival Kit Created To Keep Kids Calm In The Car”. It has some great information to help with long trips involving children, including: 1. Calming food (avoid the gas station junk) 2. Singing, playing ‘I Spy’ type games 3. Keep the windows down and the fresh [...]

Although riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating feeling and you may enjoy riding it everywhere you go when the weather conditions are right, motorcycles are also prime targets for thieves. After all, it is far easier to take off without being noticed when you are stealing a motorcycle than it is with a car. Nonetheless, [...]

When it comes to insurance for car coverage, there are many myths that automobile owners have to sort through.  Unfortunately, some of the most popular insurance for car coverage myths have caused some consumers to make poor choices about their coverage as well as about the vehicles they purchase.  Therefore, it is important to know [...]

If you have ever been involved in an automobile accident, you probably had to work with an insurance claim adjuster.  But, what exactly is an insurance claim adjustor and what can you expect when a claim adjustor comes to inspect your damaged vehicle? Exploring the Job of the Insurance Claim Adjustor  The insurance claim adjustor [...]

Jerry Flint reports on the Chrysler/Fiat merger the U.S. Government has advised. His take? "This deal makes no sense to me." With current Fiat technology needing an overhaul to meet U.S. safety standards, American-produced Fiat cars in Chrysler plants could take up to 3 years, and Jerry believes Chrysler could just re-invest in itself to [...]

Newsday.com is reporting on the NY International Auto Show, and ACI is impressed with the new Volvo XC60. What’s so great about another new car? Volvo City Safety Low Speed Collision Avoidance. In an imminent accident under 9mph in drive, the car (using a laser) monitors the area about 15 feet in front of the [...]

Bizjournals.com reports gas prices dropping in Pennsylvania, but only by one cent. The report covered Erie to Altoona. Forbes.com reported that the Carolinas will see gas prices stabilized for the Easter holiday, and compared to last year and the year before, gas prices at Easter are down significantly. Ohio is one of the leaders in [...]

CNNMoney.com’s recent article about auto insurance tells it ‘like it is’ when it comes to the top things to know about auto insurance. For starters, you’re a statistic. Many companies use gimmicks, mascots, and feel good celebrities to make sure you are on board with their rate programs, but the reality is you are just [...]

Insurance.com’s ratewatch has seen rate decreases for car insurance in 19 states of the U.S. This is a welcome relief in these tough economic times, with residents of Arizona, Virginia, New Hampshire, Texas and Georgia feeling the greatest discounts. Other states that have benefitted are Oregon, Utah, Colorado, North Carolina, Michigan, and Iowa. Read the [...]

With spring just getting started and summer on the horizon, it is important for you to start considering how to protect your vehicle as well as yourself during hot weather conditions. The reality is that hot weather conditions can wreak havoc on your vehicle and can present their own set of challenges when it comes [...]

In a recent article posting we discussed a website that predicts gas price futures. Can anyone really be sure what the future will hold for the ups and downs of gas prices at the pump? Apparently, they can. GasPredictor.com has announced 100 Consecutive Correct Predictions, a recent press release states on prweb.com. Their first prediction [...]

According to a PRWeb.com press release from Car-Insurance.tv, the first quarter of 2009 has seen no slowing in demand for classic and luxury car insurance. What has been the cause of such a demand in the struggling economy? The press release claims the baby boomer generation is changing their investment strategy to include tangible items, [...]