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Extended Car Warranties: Sometimes a Lifesaver, Usually Just Fear Dressed Up as a Sales Pitch
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (631+ words) The pitch always lands at the worst possible moment. You've just agreed to a price, you're exhausted, and the finance manager slides across a laminated sheet asking if you want to "protect your investment." That's the extended warranty pitch, and…...
Insurance-The Hidden Cost of EV Ownership Nobody Wants To Talk About
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) EV sales cooled late last year and into early 2026 after the $7,500 federal tax credit expired, but purchase incentives are only part of the affordability problem facing the segment. According to S&P Global Mobility, new EV registrations fell 41 percent in…...
The Most Expensive States To Insure An EV
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Electric vehicle sales dropped sharply in the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of 2026, with the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit cited as the primary cause. New EV registrations plunged 41% in January compared to the same…...
Chinese brands hit insurance obstacles in UK car market
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (206+ words) The rapid growth of Chinese brand new car sales in the UK is bringing issues in the insurance market where some models and brands are attracting high insurance premiums for drivers or are proving difficult to insure. Chinese brands such…...
Ask the Expert: Does Your Classic Car Need Special Insurance?
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (450+ words) Whether it's a 1930s survivor, an ‘80s poster car, or a modern-day JDM icon, enthusiast vehicles aren't just transportation, they're emotional investments. But if you're protecting your weekend toy with the same policy you use for your daily-driver crossover, you might be…...
The 10 States Where Car Insurance For EVs Is Much Higher
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (266+ words) According to a 2025 report published by Insurify, an insurance cost analysis company, EVs cost about 49% more to insure, on average, than their gas-powered counterparts. According to the study, EV drivers make an average of $4,058 in auto insurance payments annually, compared…...
Sedans Are No Longer the Cheapest To Insure — These Vehicles Just Took Their Place
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (617+ words) For years, the assumption was simple: if you wanted to save money, you bought a small sedan. Lower purchase price, better fuel economy, cheaper insurance. That was the formula most buyers followed, and for a long time, it held up....
Is The Honda CR-V The Least Expensive Car To Insure? Here's What The Data Says
4+ mon, 14+ hour ago (277+ words) Yahoo Autos When you're buying a new car, there are a lot of hidden costs to think about. Alongside the purchase price, you'll need to consider maintenance, fuel, taxes, and insurance. Out of all those costs, insurance can give unprepared…...
Car Ownership is 167% More Expensive Than Most People Think
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (519+ words) Owning a car has never been cheap, but many drivers may be underestimating just how much it really costs. A new survey suggests Americans are missing the mark by thousands of dollars each year when calculating what it takes to…...
How C8 Corvette Stingray Insurance Costs Compare To Similarly Priced Sports Cars
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (238+ words) Car insurance in general isn't cheap, with some of today's drivers being forced into cutting or dropping their policies due to its high cost. And — again generally speaking — the prices are even higher for sports cars like Chevrolet's Corvette Stingray....