Car upkeep important as winter approaches

Car upkeep important as winter approaches

Keeping up with car maintenance, especially during winter, can help avoid an accident, which would drive up a consumer’s car insurance rates.

Recently, AAA recommended consumers have their vehicles looked at by an auto repair shop. During the visit, drivers should make sure mechanics check out a car’s battery and recharging system, along with drive belts and engine hoses.

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Government announces new five-star auto safety rating method

Government announces new five-star auto safety rating method

Car insurance costs can be affected by the type of car a person drives, including how safe the vehicle is.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s David Strickland and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced enhancements to the Five-Star Safety Ratings System used to grade new vehicles. Included in the new metrics are side-pole crash testing and an examination of crash-prevention systems.

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Donating life and raising premiums

Donating life and raising premiums

There are indeed instances where living donors are faced with higher insurance premiums or a pre-existing waiting period.

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