Progressive Insurance has issued a new report detailing how as many as 70 million drivers in the U.S. could be missing out on major savings. The insurer launched a new product earlier this year that collects data from drivers who opt to have a simple device installed in their vehicles. The device tracks driving habits and send the information to Progressive agents who determine whether these habits are safe. Those with safe driving habits are eligible for major discounts on their car insurance policies. Progressive’s report draws upon data collected…
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Travelers of Massachusetts unveils New Car Discount program for reduced insurance costs
Travelers of Massachusetts has announced that in response to the increase in new purchases – which, according to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, is expected to beat the 310,547 purchased last year by 7 percent – it is launching the New Car Discount. This will help the residents of Massachusetts who have purchased new cars to obtain greater savings on their auto insurance. In fact, drivers with new vehicles – that is, those that are less than three years old – will be able to use it to obtain…
Read MoreCar insurance: truth, lies, myths, and reality
When it comes to auto insurance, there is a lot of information available, but it’s hard for insurers and customers alike to know what to believe, what is a deception, and what is simply an urban myth. A recent study performed in the United Kingdom by eCar – an eInsurace Group serving more than 28,000 monthly insurance applications – found that women drivers are slightly more likely than men to alter the truth when they submit an auto insurance application. The study also showed that there has been an increase…
Read MoreThe cost of your vehicle doesn’t end at the price tag
If you’re hoping to save money on your auto insurance, then one of the most important factors that you should be considering is the type of vehicle that you’re driving, as this is one of the key factors that decides how much your rates will be. Overall, the rule of thumb is that if you want the very cheapest auto insurance, then a four door family-friendly vehicle will bring the best results. For example, the popular Town & Country by Chrysler is a vehicle that is considered to be both…
Read MoreSome California cities will continue with red light cameras
Various cities in Southern California have chosen to continue their commitment to enforcing red lights with cameras, regardless of L.A.’s decision to terminate the program. There was a unanimous vote in the Los Angeles City Council (13-0) in favor of ending the program after city officials deemed the payment of the fines for tickets issued by the cameras to be voluntary. This angered many motorists who had already paid their own tickets. Cities who remain committed to the program include Beverly Hills, where the program for red light cameras has…
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