Last weekend, the L.A. Times published this article about a state program that helps provide low-income Californians with auto insurance at a reduced cost. The article pointed out that there are estimated to be millions of California drivers without auto…
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California Ranked Third in Staged Auto Accident Claims, Causing Premiums to Rise
Insurance claims from crashes that appear to be staged rose 46 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to recently released statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. California had the third highest number of staged accidents in the U.S. between…
FAQ: Can I drive my friend’s car?
Q: I do not own a car. I do not have auto insurance. Can I drive my friend’s car? A: Yes, this is a real situation. Yes, there are people without auto insurance. About half of car owners do not…
Total Loss Update
I have written before about your car being a total loss. Sometimes after a car accident, the auto will be deemed a total loss. When your car is a total loss, you are entitled to the fair market value. What…
FAQ: Homeowners and Auto Insurance Together?
Q: I have auto and homeowners insurance. Do they need to be with the same insurance company? A: Need to be? No. Should they be? Yes. Done. Oh wait, you want an explanation too, right? Okay, that is where it…