A collision damage waiver (CDW) covers rental car damage or theft and is available from the rental agency, your credit card, or your personal car insurance.

Auto insurance coverage comes in many forms, and what you'll pay — both for your premium and if you need to file a claim — will rely heavily on the coverages you choose. Two of the primary types ...

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If you caused a car crash, your auto insurance company might increase your rates significantly Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side. He specializes in ...

What exactly does car insurance cover? This is one of the most common questions we get, but the answer is surprisingly complex. It depends on the state where you live, what coverage you’ve chosen, who ...

What does full coverage auto insurance really include, and what does it leave out? A HelloNation article featuring insights ...