car insurance

Nissan Altima

Five Cars With The Highest Premiums

Turns out that the type of vehicle you are driving can have more of an impact on your car insurance premium than any hiccups in your driving history.
July 7, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
AI-generated image of a man concerned about an insurance claim for his damaged car.

Someone hit my car overnight on a road trip, and now my insurance might not cover it depending on where I parked. What are my options?

You wake up during your road trip, head out to your car, and immediately notice something’s wrong. There’s a dent, a scrape, maybe even more serious damage, and no note left behind. It’s frustrating enough dealing with a hit-and-run, but then your insurance company starts asking questions about where you parked. Suddenly, it sounds like coverage might depend on that detail alone. The good news is you’re not necessarily out of options, even if the situation feels stacked against you.
April 14, 2026 Penelope Singh

I scratched a parked car and paid $500 privately, but now the driver wants more money to fix other problems weeks later. Did I make a huge mistake?

Settling minor accidents privately may be convenient, but you lose some of the advantages of using insurance.
March 23, 2026 Penelope Singh
Car modifications

I added modifications to my car and never told my insurer. My brother says that could void my coverage—is he right?

Can car modifications void your insurance coverage? Learn how undisclosed aftermarket upgrades can affect claims, payouts, and your auto insurance policy.
March 6, 2026 Allison Robertson

I asked my insurance company to lower my premiums after I put in a dashcam. They raised my premiums instead. Does that even make sense?

You put a dashcam into your car, but were surprised to see that your car insurance premiums didn't go down as a result.
March 9, 2026 Miles Rook

I tapped the bumper of the car ahead of me at a red light. There was no damage but the other driver hired an attorney. What now?

You tapped the bumper of the car ahead of you. You exchanged notes with the other driver and agreed that there's no damage. So why did her attorney contact you?
March 3, 2026 Jane O'Shea