Archive for January, 2009

Does the government have a service to check out a car before you buy it?

Yes, the government offers an online solution that costs around $2.50 per request. This can be good for checking salvage titles or a rebuilt title. In 1992, the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) was created as a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) system. C…

Does the government have a service to check out a car before you buy it?

Yes, the government offers an online solution that costs around $2.50 per request. This can be good for checking salvage titles or a rebuilt title. In 1992, the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) was created as a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) system. C…

I am currently under my parent’s car insurance policy. I am turning 25 and moving out of the house. Am I able to stay on my parent’s policy at the age of 25 and living at a different address (same state, different city)?

No, normally you cannot remain on your parent’s policy once you move out of the house. No matter your age (whether you are 17, 25 or 45) if you live with your parents and are a licensed household member than you can remain on your parent’s insurance policy usually. However once …

I am currently under my parent’s car insurance policy. I am turning 25 and moving out of the house. Am I able to stay on my parent’s policy at the age of 25 and living at a different address (same state, different city)?

No, normally you cannot remain on your parent’s policy once you move out of the house. No matter your age (whether you are 17, 25 or 45) if you live with your parents and are a licensed household member than you can remain on your parent’s insurance policy usually. However once …

I am considering buying a 1985 Ford Mustang convertible. It does have a roll cage / bar. Is it required for auto insurance coverage for a convertible?

State laws and insurance company guidelines vary so it would depend on the company insuring the vehicle, but typically a roll cage or bar is not required for auto insurance coverage for a convertible. Shop around with us for low cost car insurance for the Mustang convertible …

I am considering buying a 1985 Ford Mustang convertible. It does have a roll cage / bar. Is it required for auto insurance coverage for a convertible?

State laws and insurance company guidelines vary so it would depend on the company insuring the vehicle, but typically a roll cage or bar is not required for auto insurance coverage for a convertible. Shop around with us for low cost car insurance for the Mustang convertible …

What is a rebuilt title or a salvage title?

The definition of a rebuilt title can differ depending upon the state you live in and laws specific to that state. This is a general definition (used by CarFax and others that report a vehicle’s history) for a rebuilt title. A “rebuilt title” is placed upon a rebuilt or reconst…

What does a garaged auto mean?

Each insurance company can define a “garaged vehicle” differently based on their guidelines and policy terms. How an insurance provider defines garaged vehicle should described in each individual policy. In general though an insured will classify a car as a “garaged auto” if…

What does a garaged auto mean?

Each insurance company can define a “garaged vehicle” differently based on their guidelines and policy terms. How an insurance provider defines garaged vehicle should described in each individual policy. In general though an insured will classify a car as a “garaged auto” if…

What is a rebuilt title or a salvage title?

The definition of a rebuilt title can differ depending upon the state you live in and laws specific to that state. This is a general definition (used by CarFax and others that report a vehicle’s history) for a rebuilt title. A “rebuilt title” is placed upon a rebuilt or reconst…