Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's NotGot the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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The Best Thing About Having Insurance? Not Needing to Use ItAn insurance policy isn't a lottery ticket — it's a contract that acts as a backstop against disaster, which is why the best claim is the one you never have.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Don't Get Ripped Off by an Extended-Warranty Auto ContractRead the contract first (and have it reviewed by a mechanic). Some third-party providers are selling coverage that might not be all that it's claimed to be.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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You May Be Overcharged for Home and Car Insurance, Study Says. Here's What to Do About It.Insurance companies are charging $150 billion more than they should be for home and car insurance every year, according to a new study.
By Rachael Green
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Your Insurer Owes You a Discount for Taking a Defensive Driving Course in These StatesYou can get up to 10% off your insurance for taking a defensive driving class in these states.
By Rachael Green
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Would Illinois's New Insurance Law Help or Hurt Your Wallet?Illinois is on the verge of passing new consumer protection laws, but the insurance industry says it's bad news.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Auto InsuranceThe winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best auto insurance company category.
By Rachael Green
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Car Insurance Garaging Rules ExplainedWhere you park your car could impact your insurance and trigger fines.
By Paige Cerulli
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Are You Committing Insurance Fraud Without Realizing It?More Americans commit insurance fraud than you might think, and many don't even know they're doing it.
By Ben Demers
