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CarChex review: 2026 plans, cost and coverage
11+ hour, 28+ min ago (1012+ words) If you're looking for an extended car warranty provider with a wide range of plan options, Carchex is one the USA TODAY team recommends. For drivers with older vehicles, Carchex is a top choice. Plans vary by coverage,cost," and…...
Car ownership could cost drivers nearly $1,000 a month in 2026
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (474+ words) Whether you lease or finance a vehicle, you can still pay over $500 a month in ownership costs. The true costs of car ownership are astonishingly high when you calculate fuel, insurance, maintenance costs and other car-related expenses. Average annual ownership…...
Route 66 Extended Warranty: Plans, cost and coverage
1+ week, 1+ day ago (722+ words) Considering a new car warranty? Route 66 Extended Warranty is one of the best extended car warranty providers we've researched, offering three plans with no deductible " an extremely rare find within the industry. The plans include mechanical breakdown coverage, which cover…...
Trump says migrants make car insurance more expensive. Is he right?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (320+ words) President Donald Trump said during his Feb. 24 State of the Union address that migrants, like the Somali populations who have taken up residency in states such as Minnesota, are causing Americans to pay more for services like car insurance. In…...
Telematics emerges as a lifeline for struggling commercial auto insurers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (769+ words) Telematics has quickly taken center stage, becoming a lifeline for the struggling commercial auto insurance industry. Although insurers are battling mounting losses, they are also finding success in the data intelligence arena." The urgency is evident: claims severity has surged…...
The top 10 most expensive cars to insure in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (446+ words) Car shoppers are paying more than ever for new models, and the cost of insuring them has also been going up in recent years. The finding comes as car shoppers paid a record average of $50,326 for new cars in December…...
Safety features aren’t to blame for pricey new cars
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) Don't blame safety features for the high cost of new vehicles. That's the message David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thinks consumers need to hear. Average new vehicle prices paid by consumers hit an all-time high…...
Insurance company announces big auto rate cut for Florida members
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (453+ words) Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworksky and USAA, the Sunshine State's fourth-largest auto insurer, announced plans to reduce annual auto insurance rates for its members in Florida by an average of 7%. The rate reduction, announced Wednesday, Jan. 28, is expected to take…...
NJ car insurance rates rise steeply in 2026. Why are they so high?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (106+ words) New Jersey's car insurance rates are the only ones in the nation increasing by double-digit percentage points in 2026. NJ car insurance rates rise steeply in 2026. Why are they so high? New Jersey's car insurance rates are the only ones in…...
What is a bumper-to-bumper warranty? What you need to know.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1006+ words) If'you're'in the market for a new car this year,'you're'already gearing up to spend a pretty penny. Kelly Blue Book reported that the average American new car buyer'can expect to'spend $50,000" a hefty investment'you'll'likely want'to protect, should anything go wrong.' As…...