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Consumer 101: What Makes a Car a Top Safety Pick
Following up on last week’s articles about the most unsafe new cars you can drive off the lot, we found that most new cars are extremely safe. In fact, a record 115 vehicles earned the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick designation for 2012. But while it’s all well and good for these [...] Continue reading
Recall Roundup: Bad Week for Honda, Nissan
From fuel tank leaks in SUVs to minivan liftgates possibly slamming on your head, Honda is not having the best week. Honda is recalling model year 2012 Pilot sand Acura MDX vehicles and 2008-2009 Odyssey minivans. Nissan also reported recalls of 2012 Altimas and Versas due to airbag inflation issues. Honda Pilot and Acura MDX [...] Continue reading
J.D. Power: Toyota Dependability Tops in 2012
Strong initial quality of 2009 model-year vehicles has translated into high levels of vehicle dependability in 2012, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today. The study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old (2009 model-year) vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by [...] Continue reading
Consumer 101: 13 D.I.Y. Steps to a Perfectly Maintained Vehicle
A well-maintained vehicle will save you money. It protects your car from breaking down in the short term and keeps parts working better over the long term. This adds to the value of your vehicle and saves you money on repairs. As an added caveat, prove consistent maintenance with receipts, and most insurance companies will [...] Continue reading
Healing Economy? State Farm to Hire 3,000 New Employees
In a possible indication of economic recovery, insurance giant State Farm announced they are hiring nearly 3,000 employees, replacing many positions left vacnt during the recession. State Farm spokeswoman Holly Anderson told Insurance Journal that the job vacancies were not the result of previous company-wide layoffs, rather the insurance provider chose to keep vacated positions [...] Continue reading
How to Save a Buck When Servicing Your Car or Truck
While there is an almost limitless amount of advice for those who are shopping for a new or used vehicle, one of the most commonly overlooked costs in vehicle ownership is the cost of maintenance. While the price and amount of maintenance needed for a vehicle will vary greatly depending on the type of vehicle [...] Continue reading
Car Insurance Discount Initiative Approved for California Ballot
A car insurance discount initiative has collected the required signatures to appear on California's November 2012 ballot, the Los Angeles Times reported. The measure would allow insurance companies to offer discounts to drivers who switch insurance companies. The ballot's backers claim it will spur competition in the car insurance market. According to The Times, the initiative [...] Continue reading