Upgrading your car is an exciting but expensive undertaking. With so many variables it’s hard to know where to start. There are makes, models and specifications to choose, and so many ways of financing your purchase that making a decision can be difficult. Here is some helpful advice on how to upgrade your car without [...]
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By Anne Fleming, Car Buying Advocate
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How to Upgrade Your Car Without Spending a Fortune
Driver Discounts are Available Your gender – although varying by state, the average car insurance rate for women is around 9% lower than for men A safe driving record, for every year that you’ve had no accidents or tickets; Low mileage The higher your credit score the lower your premium Retiree, generally for drivers aged 55 [...]
Consider the Safety Features of Your Vehicle and Make Sure They are Taken Into Account by Your Insurer Insurance companies will give consideration to safety features in your car when quoting a rate to you. Some of the features that they consider are these: Anti-lock brakes Whether your car is garaged Back-up rear view monitors, [...]
Compare Different Insurers and Take the Time to Find the Company That is Best for You While it would seem to go without saying, not all insurers charge the same amount for the same coverage. Moreover, not all insurers are created equal. Some may cost a little more but provide better, more efficient service with [...]
Recently, CNBC reviewed a report by The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) which studied the factors that car insurers take into account in determining how much to charge an individual for insurance coverage. You will likely be surprised by the factors that are taken into consideration. The factors are so diverse, and often so seemingly [...]
HELPFUL HINTS FOR SUMMER NIGHT TIME DRIVING As days get longer, we have more hours of daylight. Questions arise about driving at night. How do best practices change when the sun is setting in your eyes? When do you turn your lights on when dusk lasts an hour or more? Do you have a [...]
Longer Days and More Sunlight Hours Bring Potential Driving Hazards Be aware that rain showers, tree pollen and similar conditions can leave a dirty residue on your windshield. Smudged windshields and side mirrors reflect the sunlight in such a way as to increase glare. And, dirty headlights reduce visibility considerably. So, keep all glass and [...]