You slept badly last night, and now you’re late for work. Feeling groggy, you fumble with your coffee, your bag and a phone call as you get into the car. Time to back out of the garage. Bang! You hit your own garage door.

A bloated battery, a weird smell, a car that struggles or fails to start when you turn the ignition – there are many signs it might be time to replace your car battery. Car batteries only have a lifespan of two to five years.

Car dealerships can’t let you leave with your newly purchased vehicle until you have proof of auto insurance coverage. But you can’t get a quote until you know the exact car you’re getting. So, you need to get insurance to drive your new car home.

Car fires are no fun – and no joke. You already know to jump out of your car and hurry out of the way if it catches on fire, but what happens after the flames die down? As the smoke rises from your poor car, you can’t help but wonder whether your insurance will cover this.

Many people don’t realize there are different types of car insurance coverage until they have to shop for their own policy. The options can be confusing and overwhelming.

It’s smart to comparison shop when you’re looking for car insurance. The more quotes you can get, the better informed you are. But the options can be overwhelming. What is full coverage car insurance, anyway? Why is there such a price difference between liability and full coverage insurance?

No one wants to think about it, but auto accidents are unpredictable, all-too-common disasters. The good news? You have options available to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of an accident.

Massachusetts is considered a no-fault state. This means no matter who causes a car accident, your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance will cover any injury-related expenses you incur. However, PIP insurance does not cover damage to your car.

Yes, Massachusetts is a no-fault insurance state. That means that for certain types of insurance claims, drivers don’t need to prove an accident wasn’t their fault. But how does no-fault law work in MA? What kind of insurance should you get in a no-fault state?

Look, it happens. Your car is uninsured, and the sticker on the dash says it’s inspection time. Maybe you forgot to pay your car insurance bill and your policy lapsed. Or, you bought a car from a private seller and haven’t gotten insurance yet.

Are you moving to or within Massachusetts anytime soon? Moving is never easy, no matter how close or far your new home is. There is always something you forget to pack, but one thing you don’t want to forget about is your car insurance.

There are many reasons to cancel your car insurance in Massachusetts. You might sell your car, move to another state, switch to a better policy, or buy a new car and drop non-owned auto insurance. When and how you go about the insurance cancellation process matters.

Comprehensive insurance financially protects you from the chaos life can wreak on your car. It covers non-accident damage from events outside of your control, from a fallen tree breaking your windshield to a nail puncturing your tire.

Comparing car insurance costs in New Jersey can quickly become a Kafkaesque nightmare. Does this policy meet the minimum coverage requirements? Can I get a better rate if I have a clean driving record? Is it a bad idea to get the cheapest insurance?

There are twelve no-fault car insurance states in the U.S., and the great state of New Jersey is one of them. Not only that, but New Jersey’s no-fault insurance system is different from everyone else’s.

From the Atlantic City boardwalk to the Lambert Castle Museum spoon collection, New Jersey is full of unique things. New Jersey’s no-fault system is just another of its quirks.

As a responsible North Carolina driver, you're probably painfully aware of the region’s weather patterns, particularly during hurricane season. While prioritizing your safety and that of your loved ones is paramount, don’t forget to safeguard your vehicle through auto insurance.

From a loud conversation in the back seat to a bold billboard to your ex blowing up your phone, distractions are all around us. Those distractions pose a safety risk for drivers, but in New Jersey, distracted driving is also a crime.

You need your car to get around New York state, but you didn’t realize getting insurance would be so expensive. New York has the second-highest average car insurance cost in the nation. And rates keep getting higher every year. What’s up with that, and why are premiums in New York so high?

Trying to get car insurance in Philadelphia for the first time, or for a new (or new-to-you) car? Talk about sticker shock. Insurance in Philly can be pricey!

You’re finally ready to buy that car, the one you’ve been eyeing for ages. But to register it, do you need insurance first? The short answer is yes, but let's delve deeper into the details to grasp why and how this process unfolds.

From frigid polar vortexes to tornadoes and hurricanes, Texas has seen some severe weather events in the recent past.

Whether you’re driving a Honda in Houston or a Ford in Fort Worth, you need auto insurance. But when do you need full coverage car insurance in Texas? What is full coverage, anyway, and is it the same in every state?

Car insurance prices go up almost every year. Over time, inflation is the biggest cause. Right now, though, parts shortages and a lack of used cars on the market is driving up the price.

If you're buying a car at a dealership, their insurance should cover you, but watch out for any waivers they ask you to sign! For a private vehicle, the owner's insurance should cover you, but you'll want to make sure they are actually insured.

You'll have a really hard time buying a policy for a car you don't own. It's usually easier to buy a policy that lists the owner, even if they are excluded from coverage.

Yes! If someone who doesn't live with you drives your car regularly, you can put them on your auto insurance policy.

You probably shouldn't buy insurance at the car dealership, but not for the reason you think.