Will my car Insurance rates up if my car was vandalized?

Posted January 31st, 2009

My car was vandalized and there was about 00 in damage. I"m paying the 0 deductable and my insurance is paying the rest. Will my rates go up?

car broken into and laptop stolen – chances of car insurance covering it?

Posted January 31st, 2009

Kaitlyn B asked: My car was broken into (back window was smashed) and an not less expensive new laptop was stolen. I have comprehensive car insurance, and even the cops told me that car insurance would cover it. However the insurance claims person says that only car and parts of car are covered. Is this [...]

Can you make a seperate car insurance claim after the event?

Posted January 30th, 2009

Haley B asked: A few months ago, someone ran into the back of our car while it was staionary.Lydia

Am I required to get rental car insurance if I don’t have my own auto insurance?

Posted January 29th, 2009

I am planning to sell my car and cancel my auto insurance. If I want to rent a car, am I required to buy their rental car insurance, since I wouldn't have any other auto insurance otherwise?
If I use my Discover card to rent the car, Discover will provide me with a Collision Damage [...]

Are there any car insurance companies that don’t use a social security # when determining your rates?

Posted January 29th, 2009

I think it is horrible that they base car insurance rates on your credit history. Having bad credit doesn’t make you a bad driver. If they are worried about you paying the bill, why do they make it HIGHER if you have bad credit? Isn’t that a little messed up?
Are there any companies that don’t [...]

CA car insurance claim. existing damage/bogus claims?

Posted January 28th, 2009

k_laundro asked: I was getting into my friend’s car and lightly tapped a pick-up truck next to us (the space was tight; I was holding the passenger door from the inside and around the top to control its movement, so I know it didn’t slam against the truck). As I got in, the woman who [...]

Do you get the full value when the insurance adjuster claims the car totaled?

Posted January 27th, 2009

InTheBoonies asked: The car is a 1993 Subaru and was totaled.Valued ar $2.550.Will they pay they total value?Louis

Should I shop for better car insurance rates?

Posted January 26th, 2009

I am looking to buy a new car. It is a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. I live in Wisconsin, am 29, and have an excellent driving record. I need full coverage, and called my insurance agent (Progressive- which I've been with for over 12 years) and they said, for an average, about 0 [...]

How does rental car insurance offered by credit card companies (when you use the card) work?

Posted January 25th, 2009

I have credit cards which say they cover me for rental car insurance when I use the card to make the full payment for the rental. How does that work? Are there any catches? Does it make sense for me to get the additional insurance from the rental agency (like Avis)? If I am in [...]

Car insurance No Claims Bonus?

Posted January 24th, 2009

Vicki M asked: Hi i am really confused about my car insurance i have been driving for over 2 years and have been with the same insurance company swinton but i have had times where my cars have broken down so i have to change them on my policy does this affect me getting no [...]