Comprehensive coverage typically covers vehicle losses that result from anything other than a collision with another car or object, such as theft, vandalism, fire, earthquake, windstorm and natural disasters. In general, it costs less then collision coverage

Collision coverage, typically pays to repair damage your vehicle sustains in a accidental collision with another vehicle or an object such as a telephone pole or tree. The coverage is no fault, which means who caused the accident dose not matter. It is generally the more expensive type of vehicle coverage, but with a higher deductible say $1000.00 in stead of $500.00/100.00 you can reduce your premium accordingly.

Unless you know that you will not be selling your vehicle, be mindful of over customizing your ride. You want to make your vehicle look good so you are proud of it but going over board may make it harder to sell in the future.  Not everyone has the same taste and customizing your ride is just that your taste not someone else’s.

Increase Your Credit Score: In most states, it is perfectly legal for your auto insurance company to base your premium rates, in part, on your credit score. In some cases, raising your credit score will actually help to lower your premiums. In still other states, insurance companies use something called an “insurance score” that, while not technically the same as a credit score, will still have some definite things in common with a credit score. The more things that you can do to improve your credit then the better your chance of finding great car insurance rates.

 There is no need for toothpaste to be used initially on babies.  However, for toddlers who want to imitate their parents, use only a tiny amount of non-fluoridated paste (amount smaller than a pea, since infants and toddlers often swallow toothpaste). Keep using the non-fluoridated variety until your child can spit it all out, because swallowing too much fluoride can cause fluorosis, a discoloration of future permanent teeth.

What is one discount that many people miss out on? In many cases, choosing the same company for your homeowners insurance as you do for your auto insurance, for example, can save you significantly on both policies. You do not even have to stop at just purchasing home insurance and auto insurance from the same company.

Consider getting things like life insurance, renters insurance, medical insurance and even travel insurance from the same company that you get your auto insurance from to help save some money.

Tires are not only an investment that helps boosts operating safety by riding and handling better, they also increases the value of your vehicle if you plan on selling it.

The inside of your vehicle is just as important as the outside when wanting to keep your vehicle looking good. Check to see how are your sets holding up. Do you need to buy new seats or just recover them at an upholstery shop. Not ready for that type of investment you may want to consider seat covers. They will help to spruce up the inside at a much more affordable cost. You may also want to have a dash cover made that custom fits over the top of your current dashboard.

Vinyl wraps are pressure sensitive vinyl that is applied to a vehicle’s painted surface, and are commonly used for advertising on fleet vehicles and food trucks. However, that dose not mean they are not available for personal vehicles. Wraps are big high quality stickers that look and act like custom paint, often at huge saving compared with painting.

You can restore your trim with linseed oil. Just put on and let it set for a few minutes and then wipe it off.  You can also use over the counter trim product or simply wash and pain the trim.  However with badly damaged trim, it may make more sense to re place it.

Tesla has reintroduced automatic emergency braking to the Model S and Model X through an update after their continued omission led Consumer Reports to lower its ratings for the electric cars. It’s a tentative step, mind you. The feature currently only works at speeds up to 28MPH, so this won’t save you if someone abruptly slows down on the highway. Higher speeds will come in stages, Tesla says. It’s not clear just when you’ll see the 90MPH braking that came with models released before October 2016

How is your vehicle paint? Over time your vehicle can get scratched and touching it up can be well with the investment. You can do this yourself, but before you start check with the dealer to make sure you have the exactly the right color.  Then follow you can follow an online tutorial and or buy a touch up paint kit. Touching up will include several steps, including  sanding, priming, painting and sealing.  However take your time and do each step carefully, causes if you do that wrong you may have to wind up having to pay a pro to fix your work.

General Motors Co’s (GM.N) bid to block hundreds of lawsuits, potentially worth billions of dollars, over a deadly ignition-switch defect broke down on Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal claiming the suits were barred by the No. 1 American automaker’s 2009 bankruptcy.

The justices declined to review a 2016 ruling by the New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that rejected GM’s bid to block customer lawsuits related to crashes and diminished vehicle value because the plaintiffs had not been properly notified of the defect prior to the bankruptcy filing.

One quick way to make your vehicle looks it best is to meticulous hand wash and wax your vehicle.  You can do this your self and save money or you can take your vehicle to a professional detailer.

Basic detailing generally includes a hand wash and was, tire cleaning and interior polish. The next level may include leather restoration to engine cleaning.

One of the biggest headlines for the Dodge Challenger Demon is that, in stock form, it’s so fast that the NHRA won’t allow it to compete in the organization’s events. It’s the ultimate humble brag, “I can’t drag race my car because it’s so fast it was banned by the sanctioning body.” Certainly Tim Kuniskis, head of FCA brands in North America, was excited. He told the press that he hugged the guy that brought him the letter banning the Demon from competition. Unfortunately, the reality is that not being NHRA-legal is kind of silly, and frustrating for owners who would want to actually race.