<?xml version="1.0" encoding= "UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Car Insurance Questions and Answers</title><description>Car Insurance Questions and Answers: CarInsurance.com offers consumers car insurance quotes, policies, news resources and this question and answer blog. If you would like to add this RSS feed to your page, you must keep the links to our site active. CarInsurance.com promotes a resource site for informed consumers.</description><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/</link><webmaster>customerservice@carinsurance.com</webmaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:07:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>CarInsurance.com RSS Feed Questions and Answers</generator><item><title>I was recently involved in a wreck. I never saw the other driver coming from the direction she claims. So, on the report, I was listed as the party at fault. I know she was lying. However, I could not prove it - as we had both moved our cars. Is there anything I can do? Also, she was driving without insurance and was not issued a citation for it. What are the penalties for driving without insurance in the state of Oklahoma?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11038.aspx</link><description> First of all, if you drive without insurance in  Oklahoma , you should be ticketed since it is against the law. Also, a person's driver's license may get suspended for being uninsured.   If you feel that the other party is at fault for the  accident  and want them to pay for you...</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I have a really bad driving record. I am 25, and I have totaled three cars. The first two were when I was 16 and 17. The last wreck was a little over two years ago. At that point, I canceled my insurance policy after the insurance company paid for the loss, because I no longer owned a car. I have a lot of concerns about car insurance. I still have three insurance points. If I have my name on a joint title of a car with my fiance, do I have to carry insurance on myself? Or, can my fiance be the only one on it?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11053.aspx</link><description> Yes, if your fiancé's name is on the title along with you (co-owners or joint owners as you said), he should be able to take out a policy for the vehicle.You would not need to have your own policy out on the vehicle.However if you will be driving the vehicle you will need to be ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My husband has been out of work since January 2005. Because we both take public transportation, his job opportunities are limited.  We decided he needs a car to find a job. I don't have a driver's license, but I'm the only breadwinner in the house. Will I be able to purchase a car (in the state of PA) even if I do not have a license? Also, can he insure the car under his name?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11103.aspx</link><description> Even though you do not have a driver's license, you should be able to purchase a vehicle and register it in  Pennsylvania  though you will need at least a state Identification card in PA to do the latter. And even though the vehicle is in your name, your husband should be able t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What year did the minimum liability limits change to 25/50/10? What were the limits at that time?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56314.aspx</link><description> There are several states that have minimum Liability limits of 25/50/10. The states currently with these basic limits include:   Indiana  Kansas  Kentucky  Missouri  Montana  New Mexico  New York  Oregon  Vermont  Washington State  Washington, DC   So it will depend upon which s...</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I have come to the United States as a traveler, and I have an international driver's license only. I previously held an United States driver's license, but it expired. While I am staying in America for next six months, I would like to drive my brother's car with insurance. Unfortunately, my brother's insurance company is not willing to cover a driver with an international driver's license. I would appreciate any recommendations. I need liability coverage only.</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11096.aspx</link><description> Unfortunately, most insurance companies will require you obtain a driver's license from the state which you reside within thirty days of the policy's inception or being added to a policy as a driver since a US license is normally needed in order to rate you as a driver.   I woul...</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I find out if I am required to have an SR22?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56423.aspx</link><description> State laws vary but typically you will either find out in court that you are required to obtain a SR-22 or through your  Department of Motor Vehicles .  Even if it is not stipulated in court that you must carry a SR-22 due to a certain offense your DMV may require you to carry t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I am a 19 year old female and I was in a car accident in my 2004 Pontiac Gran Prix GT in the summer time and I have full coverage and my rates just increased 80 dollars. Will a different insurance company still give me accident forgiveness now if I switch to them?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56398.aspx</link><description> It is unlikely you could get a policy with  accident forgiveness  right now since you had an accident so recently. In general, to get accident forgiveness with an auto insurance company part of their requirements are that you have not had any accidents for a certain number of ye...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I didn't know my driver's license was suspended, until I was pulled over. My insurance was cancelled do to the ticket for driving with a suspended license. Now, I can't get insurance. How can I get insurance with a suspended license?  I have a loan on my car. I must have insurance on my vehicle, or it will be repossessed.</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11143.aspx</link><description> Even though you have been ticketed for driving with a suspended license, there are insurance companies that will insure you; however you will need to be able to reinstate your driver's license within 30 days of the inception of your policy.   If you are not able to get your driv...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I register a car in New Jersey without the co-owner's signature?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56530.aspx</link><description> We contacted the New Jersey  Motor Vehicle Commission  (MVC) who stated that no, both the owner and the co-owner must be present to sign.  So you are unable to register a car without the co-owner also signing the registration application in  New Jersey .  All vehicles, new and u...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My boyfriend is 50 years old and driving without a driver's license and without insurance too. I want to know how much will a ticket be if the police stop him in Montana?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56392.aspx</link><description> Run away, run away fast. Just kidding. :)  Montana requires that you are properly licensed in order to operate a vehicle. There a few laws in  Montana  that your boyfriend could have been cited under when caught driving without a valid driver's license. Here are the 2 most commo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How does the good student certificate work?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11162.aspx</link><description> Many car insurance companies recognize and reward good students with an extra  discount . Usually, this discount is offered to single drivers under 25 years of age. This discount applies to Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Medical Payments, and Comprehensive and Coll...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you be quoted on your parent's insurance as a driver if all you have is an learner's permit?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11209.aspx</link><description> The parents should be able to get a quote as to how much it will cost to add a driver with a learner's permit to their insurance policy. Depending on the circumstances, the additional driver may have a certain time to obtain a regular driver's license. Also, if the parents add t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I have two vehicles, and they both need full coverage. I originally insured one vehicle. But, I have added the other vehicle to the same policy making it more expensive. Can I insure my vehicles for the same coverages with different insurance companies?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11296.aspx</link><description> You can insure your vehicles for like coverages with different insurance companies. This may not save you money and in fact be more expensive.   Insurance companies often grant a 'multi-car' discount to policies that have more than one vehicle on them. This multi-car  discount  ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you know which carriers have the clause in their policy that lowers the limits to state minimums for permissive drivers?  I know you can do this in California.</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content55937.aspx</link><description> State laws and insurance company guidelines vary but yes, there are some carriers have the clause in their policy that lowers the limits to state minimums for permissive drivers. When the limits are cut down to the  state minimum Liability limits  for permissive users instead of...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Colorado what are the penalties for driving without insurance? For a first time offense.</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content56324.aspx</link><description> It is against the law in  Colorado  to drive your vehicle without insurance. If you are caught driving without insurance there are severe penalties. It is a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense.  A first offense for driving without insurance comes with a $500 minimum fine, licens...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We are looking at a vehicle in California that has a salvage title due to its previous damage. The photos make it look like it is in pristine condition. And, it has low mileage. Our main residence is in Texas; however, we also have a second home in Colorado. Is this type of vehicle insurable in Texas?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11346.aspx</link><description> It can be difficult to insure a salvaged or branded title vehicle. Regardless of it looking like it is in new condition or its mileage, insurance companies shy away from insuring these types of vehicles. This is due to its prior accident history and the security it may not be ab...</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My mother and I just leased a car. When we went to the dealership, I had a suspended driver's license but my mom is fine. Now, they want me to get excluded, but the insurance company will not exclude me. Why is that?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11457.aspx</link><description> Most insurance companies will not exclude the named insured - if the policy is in your name, you are the named insured. Even if you are not the named insured not all insurance companies will exclude someone from a policy.  The insurance policy will most likely need to be in your...</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If I become a driver under my parent's insurance policy is there any way that I can be a private driver on the policy so that for some reason if I got a ticket or accident that it wouldn't make their payments go up?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content22476.aspx</link><description> If you are going to be put on your parent's auto insurance policy as a driver then your driving record will be a  rating factor  and thus could affect the rates.  As a licensed household member and listed driver on the car insurance policy the insurance company will want to chec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If your child is 18 years old and still living with you, can he or she drive your vehicles without being listed on your auto insurance? Example: a friend borrows your car and gets into an accident, was it legal for them to drive your car because you gave them permission. Therefore will your insurance carrier cover costs incurred minus your deductible?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11451.aspx</link><description> Most insurance companies require you to list all of your household residents and so an 18 year old child still living with you would normally need to be listed on your car insurance policy.  With those who are licensed (or of driving age) in your household typically your insuran...</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I hear people talk about liability insurance. What does that mean?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content22439.aspx</link><description> The simple definition of auto insurance  Liability  coverage is that it pays for your legal responsibility to others for Bodily Injury or Property Damage.  Most states car insurance requirements include Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability coverages. It is important to ha...</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>