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clickondetroit.com > video > news > 04/01/2026 > aaa-reverses-38k-denial-after-local-4-helps-inkster-family-with-fathers-claim

AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claim

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (273+ words) An Inkster family was nearly out $38,000 for damage to their deceased father's cabin after AAA refused to cover their claim for nearly a year." They turned to Local 4, and now the insurance company says their claim is eligible and will…...

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clickondetroit.com > video > news > 03/02/2026 > do-your-infants-and-toddlers-need-to-be-listed-on-your-michigan-car-insurance-policy

Do your infants and toddlers need to be listed on your Michigan car insurance policy?

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (276+ words) Michigan families have faced car insurance cancellations for not listing infants and toddlers on policies, prompting legislative action and media investigation. Local 4 highlighted the issue after receiving tips about cancellations following accidents, leading to State Senate Bill 782, which aims to…...

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clickondetroit.com > news > investigations > 03/02/2026 > do-your-infants-and-toddlers-need-to-be-listed-on-your-michigan-car-insurance-policy-local-4-is-finding-out

Do your infants and toddlers need to be listed on your Michigan car insurance policy? Local 4 is finding out

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (1056+ words) DETROIT " Families reached out to Local 4 to say their car insurance was abruptly canceled after not listing their toddlers and infants on their policies. The reality prompted legislators to take action and now Local 4 is working to find out where…...

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clickondetroit.com > news > local > 02/11/2026 > new-and-used-car-prices-increased-in-2026-analyst-explains-why

New and used car prices increased in 2026, analyst explains why

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (183+ words) If you're in the market for a car, you might be experiencing some sticker shock. The current average price of a new car is around $50,000, with a typical monthly payment of around $750. Cox Automotive said more than 60% of new car…...

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clickondetroit.com > video > news > 02/11/2026 > new-and-used-car-prices-increased-in-2026

New and used car prices increased in 2026

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (330+ words) If you're in the market for a car, you might be experiencing some sticker shock. The current average price of a new car is around $50,000, with a typical monthly payment of around $750. Cox Automotive said more than 60% of new car…...

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clickondetroit.com > video > news > 01/09/2026 > michigan-families-face-claim-denials-over-not-listing-toddlers-on-car-insurance

Michigan families face claim denials over not listing kids on car insurance

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (247+ words) Michigan families are facing claim denials from car insurance providers like GEICO due to not listing all household members, including infants, on their policies. This issue stems from a state law requirement for comprehensive household disclosure, leading to policy cancellations…...

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clickondetroit.com > news > local > 01/13/2026 > morning-4-geico-sues-oakland-county-woman-for-not-listing-her-12-year-old-on-car-insurance-policy-and-more-news

Morning 4: GEICO sues Oakland County woman for not listing her 12-year-old on car insurance policy -- and more news

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (326+ words) GEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form. According to the complaint, GEICO says they have no obligation to cover any costs from a…...

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clickondetroit.com > news > local > 01/11/2026 > michigan-family-had-car-insurance-claim-denied-after-crash-now-theyre-warning-others

Michigan family had car insurance claim denied after crash. Now they’re warning others

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (477+ words) WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. " A Michigan family had its car insurance claim denied after a crash on Christmas Eve, and now they're sharing the story of their nightmare as a warning to everyone else. Parents Kara Vogel and Carson Howatt, of…...

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clickondetroit.com > news > local > 01/05/2026 > washtenaw-county-family-warns-others-to-check-coverage-after-car-insurance-denies-claim

Washtenaw County family warns others to check coverage after car insurance denies claim

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (511+ words) WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. " A Chelsea area family says they were told a Christmas Eve car crash wouldn't be covered because their children under two years old were not listed on their GEICO car insurance policy. They found resolution, but now,…...