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CAR TIPS

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

CAR TIPS

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

GUIDES

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

GUIDES

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

GUIDES

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

GUIDES

I was supposed to get a 30% discount this year as part of a safe driving scheme. Instead, my insurance went up. How can they do that?

I joined a safe driving scheme expecting a 30% insurance discount—so why did my premium go up? We break down how insurers calculate rates, what “up to” really means, and why safe drivers can still face higher renewal quotes.

February 25, 2026 Jack Hawkins

car insurance

Five Cars With The Highest Premiums

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?

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

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?

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?

I was supposed to get a 30% discount this year as part of a safe driving scheme. Instead, my insurance went up. How can they do that?

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