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Are You Covered if You Decline Rental Car Insurance?

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    These days, renting a car is easier than ever. You can make a reservation ahead of time right from your computer, and pick up your vehicle when you arrive at the rental facility.

    What may not be simple is deciding whether or not to purchase car insurance offered by the rental company. Are you covered if you say no, or should you bite the bullet and pay the extra money? This can be made more difficult if you’re stressed from being on a plane for a few hours, grabbing your checked bags off the carousel, and hauling them to the rental car place.

     

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    Electronic License Plates Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

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      Over the last few decades, there have been numerous technological and electronic advancements made in passenger vehicles. Drivers tend to focus on the innovative creature comforts, like in-dash GPS, satellite radio and hands-free mobile phone applications. Electronics also play a major part in the operation of today’s vehicles. There are engines compatible with computer diagnostic equipment, electronic crash sensors in bumpers and technology that identifies stationary objects ahead to apply brakes faster than drivers can. Given these advancements, it’s a bit puzzling as to why the electronics trend has avoided one of the most common components of a vehicle: license plates.Read More »Electronic License Plates Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

      How Can I Find Out What’s on My California Driving Record?

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        You may be aware of the fact that your life is categorized in a series of records. You get a birth certificate at birth and a social security number before you start working. Your home address, employment information and tax filings are all in a database somewhere. Well, there’s also a record that tracks your driving mishaps. More specifically, your driving record keeps track of all of the moving violations, license points and auto accidents that you have accumulated in recent years. As a Californian, you have the right to see what’s in this important document.Read More »How Can I Find Out What’s on My California Driving Record?

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        Should You Pay for Your Car Insurance Yearly or Monthly?

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          Once upon a time, the only way you could purchase Car Insurance was to pay for it six months or a year in advance. This required some forethought and budgeting for drivers. Saving enough money to foot the bill for that annual or semi-annual payment could be difficult for many people. As more states began requiring Car Insurance, insurers slowly began making the payment process more convenient for drivers. They started offering policies with monthly payment options. Today, it’s more common to submit a payment each month for your Auto Insurance than it is to pay semi-annually or annually.Read More »Should You Pay for Your Car Insurance Yearly or Monthly?