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I can save how much?
I got a letter in the mail from a major insurer telling me that I can save $338 on my auto insurance. WOO HOO! For me, that is about 33% off what I currently spend to insure 2 cars. Oh…
Property Damage Estimates
Please do not just take the insurance company estimate and assume it is right. It may not be. I recently had a client who had an estimate from her insurance company. The insurance company wanted to repair the bumper on…
Do you have a MIST case?
Do you even know what MIST means? Probably not. MIST cases are an acronym for: Minimum Impact Soft Tissue The “minimum impact” part usually means there is less than $1,500 in damage to your car. This does vary by insurance…
What is a third party claim?
There seems to be confusion about what constitutes a third party claim. For example, if your vehicle is struck by someone else and you have damage to your car, a rental expense, an injury, wage loss, and medical bills, which…
Low Cost Auto Insurance Program To Expand
From the Department of Insurance, some good news. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to Expand Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Nine Additional Counties Commissioner Poizner announced his final determination of need for the program in: Solano, Marin, Santa Cruz, Madera,…
Higher Auto Insurance Rates?
Based on a recent California Supreme Court refusal to hear a case, higher rates may be coming. The Auto Club charges fees to insureds for paying in installments. There is a debate over whether these fees are premium or added…
FAQ: Can I make them pay for my car?
Q: I was involved in a car accident. The other person’s insurance company wants to wait 15 to 20 days to get the police report before they pay. What can I do? A: Your options: A – Have your insurance…
The New Commandments
The Vatican has now issued 10 commandments for driving. Some of them are interesting, some not so interesting. I figure if they can take a shot at it, why can’t I? I have probably seen more car crashes than everyone…
FAQ: What do I do after a hit and run?
Q: I was hit by a car and they left the scene. I have the license plate. What do I do? A: Step by step instructions: 1. Call back the police and file a report. 2. Fill out an SR-1…