Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Rideshare Drivers Could Lose Thousands By Overlooking ThisBeing a rideshare driver can be a great way to meet people and make money. But overlooking this one thing could cost you thousands.
By Sean Jackson
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Surprising Ways to Find Deals on Cars Despite TariffsLooking for a new car? Tariffs will make good deals harder to find, so use these expert tricks to get a lower purchase price and keep long-term costs down.
By Nellie S. Huang
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How Your Insurance Protects You While You're on VacationHere are three key things to consider about your insurance (auto, property and health) when traveling within the U.S., including coverage for rental cars, personal belongings and medical emergencies.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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My Car Was Stolen — Here’s What I Did and How You Can Protect YourselfDon’t wait until it happens to you. Learn how to prepare for auto theft, protect your vehicle, and respond quickly if your car is stolen.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance RatesPresident 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
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Now Is Better Than Ever for Reshopping Car Insurance, According to New StudyThe latest J.D. Power study shows that car insurance is a buyer’s market right now, as providers focus on retaining customers.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025 ResultsReaders' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated brokers, wealth managers, banks and other financial providers. Find out which ones rose to the top.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Auto InsuranceReaders' Choice Awards The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best auto insurance company category.
By Emma Patch
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The One Surefire Way to Keep Your Car Insurance Premium From SoaringI'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
