Is Rodent Damage Covered by Insurance? By Chris Hardesty 01/25/2022 8:00am Having rodents under the hood isn’t the first thought that comes to mind when your car won’t start or isn’t running quite right. Still, those little critters can create big headaches for drivers by chewing through wires around the engine. Anecdotal evidence suggests that […]
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Car Warranty Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Chris Hardesty 11/07/2022 11:25am Car Warranty Quick Facts For most of us, our car is the most or second-most valuable thing we own. Sadly, they break down — even more so as they age. Enter: the car warranty. A car warranty is a repair contract limiting a car
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What Is a Powertrain Warranty? By Russ Heaps 04/27/2023 8:01am Quick Facts About Powertrain Warranties Whether you are shopping for a new or used car, you should be knowledgeable about its powertrain warranty or lack of one. Warranties vary wildly from one carmaker to the next. This is true of comprehensive (bumper-to-bumper) warranties and powertrain warranties. These are
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Car Theft: Tips for Keeping Your Vehicle Safe By Sean Tucker 02/21/2023 8:00am Quick Facts About Automobile Theft Car theft increased dramatically in the United States during most of 2022. According to the nonprofit National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), thieves stole nearly 745,000 vehicles through September 2022, representing a 24% increase compared to the same
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Does Auto Insurance Cover Theft? By Jennifer Brozic 08/22/2022 3:10pm With vehicles commanding such high prices these days, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself from a financial loss if someone steals your car. You know your auto insurance can cover repairs and injuries if you’re in an accident. But what about car theft? With the average
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Actual Cash Value: How It Works for Car Insurance By Jennifer Brozic 06/14/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About a Car’s Actual Cash Value A car’s actual cash value (ACV) is how much it’s worth today. This value includes the depreciation of your vehicle. It also shows how much the insurance company pays out when it declares
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Buying Used vs. Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles By KBB Editors 01/21/2021 9:29am Learn about the pros and cons of a used vs. a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. Everyone knows about used cars. But not everyone has heard about Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. These are cars and trucks that represent the best deals in the car business. Part of the
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Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Car: What You Should Know By Renee Valdes 05/17/2021 2:56pm Certified Pre-Owned program comparison tool All new cars come in brand new condition and smell the same. Then, three years later, those same vehicles stack up differently. As a result, shopping for a new car is different than shopping for a
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Hypermiling: How to Save Money on Gas By Sean Tucker 09/02/2022 4:00pm Millions of Americans run to stay in shape, but a relative handful of ultramarathoners put in more than 100 miles in a race. Extreme athletes show us what is possible, even if we don’t ever expect to match it ourselves. Knowing what they
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Car Maintenance Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Chris Hardesty 04/10/2023 4:00pm Auto Maintenance Quick Tips Car maintenance is a crucial part of vehicle ownership. Taking care of your car by performing preventative maintenance helps ensure you have safe and reliable transportation. Use this guide to learn about common automotive maintenance issues. It’ll help
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