Call your insurance company to tell them about the car accident.

Will My Insurance Cover the Damages to My Car if I’m in an Accident?

We are in the middle of the ideal season for road trips with friends and family. But unfortunately, this is also the time when road accidents occur at an alarmingly increasing rate. Millions of car crashes happen around this time of the year in the U.S alone. The damage one can suffer to their car is downright overwhelming. This is why people say it never hurts to be prepared for everything in advance, even a crash. Undoubtedly the first question one may ask is, will my insurance cover the damages to my car if I’m in an accident?

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at fault insurance coverage car wreck

Assigning Blame: Car Insurance Coverage if the Accident is Your Fault

Nobody is perfect. That is certainly the case when it comes to driving on the open road. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you need to do is call 911. The police officers will show up, take a look at the scene, and probably assign blame the one or more of the parties involved. If the accident was your fault, is your auto insurance company going to pay to fix your car? The answer is that it depends.

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Tax Benefits of Registering an Exotic Car in Montana

Tax Benefits of Registering an Exotic Car in Montana

When most people hear the word exotic, they think of beaches, the food at an upscale restaurant, or a tropical vacation. The automobile industry also uses this term to describe highly unique cars with features typical cars do not have. Below we outline two considerations exotic car enthusiasts use when determining if a car truly meets that definition.

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Teens and car insurance

What should teens know about car insurance?

There’s a really exhilarating feeling that comes along with getting a driver’s license and starting your career as a driver. However, there is something that doesn’t sound like as much fun as driving, and that’s car insurance. Sure, it might not seem to be the most thrilling thing, but it’s something that you as a teen driver need to know about. So, what is the real deal about auto insurance? What do you need to know? Here are seven things that teens should know about car insurance.

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Parent-teen driving contract

How to create a parent-teen driving contract

Having a teen driver can be extremely stressful on a parent. To the teen the words “driver’s license” sound like freedom, while to the parent they sound like a disaster waiting to happen. Understandably you’re worried, and you might wonder how you can lay down some ground rules with your teenager. One way to do that is by creating a parent-teen driving contract. Here are a few tips.

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Insuring a new car

Is insuring a new car more expensive?

If you’re getting a new car, congratulations! That’s exciting. You’re probably pretty happy. But you also might be concerned about how much it costs to insure a new car. You want to get a brand-new, latest model vehicle … but what is the price tag going to be like on the insurance? Does it cost more to insure a new car? There are a lot of things that play a part in your insurance rates. Here are a few things to know about insuring a new car.

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Driving around trucks

10 things you need to know about driving around trucks

If you’re on the highway or even cruising down city streets, you’re going to have to share the road with big trucks and buses. Being in a passenger vehicle, even a hefty SUV, you might feel a bit nervous when you’re in close proximity to a semi-truck, particularly if you’re traveling at highway speeds or you’re close to one that’s making a turn. That truck is a LOT bigger and heavier than your car. There are a few things you can do to be cautious while driving around trucks, the first of which is to be aware of the truck’s blind spots, long stopping distance, and limited maneuverability. Here are some tips for sharing the road with trucks.

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Auto roadside emergency kit

Putting together an auto roadside emergency kit

If you’ve got a car and you cruise around or commute, you never know when something could happen. Cars can be stubborn. They can break. Sometimes even the smallest thing can keep the car from cooperating – like a dead battery. And that’s where a little bit of preparation could go a long way. If you have a roadside emergency kit, you can get yourself back on track. Here are a few things you might want to keep in your roadside emergency kit.

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