Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Auto Insurance
Readers' Choice Awards auto insurance company
By Emma Patch Published
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What Is the 100,000 Mile Rule in Car Insurance?
The 100,000 mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by slashing coverage you can’t use.
By Rachael Green Published
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The One Surefire Way to Keep Your Car Insurance Premium From Soaring
I'm an insurance expert, so I know from extensive experience: The more claims you file, the higher your car insurance premium. So maybe don't ask your insurer to fix that tiny scratch on your bumper.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Is Your Smartphone Making Your Car Insurance More Expensive?
Apps that track your location and behavior could be quietly raising your rates — even if they're not from your insurance company.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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I'm an Insurance Pro: How Not to Get Dumped by Your Insurance Agent
Your insurance agent or broker might show you the door if you do any of these five things. Being a good customer is about more than paying your bill on time.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Hail Damage Insurance Claims: Are They Worth the Hassle?
Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it’s worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Why You Should Pay Your Traffic Tickets Before They Become a Six-Figure Headache
Skip a ticket, pay a fortune: How ignoring traffic fines can wreck your wallet, credit and coverage.
By Carla Ayers Published
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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance Rates
President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff on imported cars and parts made some companies raise prices. See how this impacts the cost of your car insurance.
By Sean Jackson Last updated