<?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>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>CarInsurance.com RSS Feed Questions and Answers</generator><item><title>In the state of North Carolina, what are the penalties if you were in an accident that was the other drivers fault, but the vehicle you were driving was not insured or registered?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54178.aspx</link><description> Even if the car you were driving was uninsured and unregistered you should still be able to make  accident  claims against the at-fault party's Liability coverages for your vehicle's damages. Since the car you were driving though was without insurance or registration than police...</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you have to pay deductibles EVERYTIME a collision occurs to: 1) Your car that you drove and crashed? 2) Your friends car that you drove and crashed? 3) An injured motorist that you crashed into?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54180.aspx</link><description> No, deductibles are not due every time you are in an accident. You have to pay out a  deductible  though every time you use one of your coverages that have a deductible associated with it. Typically this is your physical damage coverages of Collision and Comprehensive but other ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a 17 year old get insurance for a car?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54177.aspx</link><description> Yes, a 17 year old normally can get car insurance for a motor vehicle however since they are a minor a parent or guardian typically will be required to sign on the policy with the teen.  In general one must be an adult to obtain an insurance policy on their own, so 18 years of a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I moved to Kansas a few months ago for my job and rented an apartment. When I came down, I transferred my car insurance from IA to KS. I have not transferred my registration though and my driver's license is current for another year in Iowa with my parents address. I recently got a letter in the mail for renewal of my plates in IA. Is it illegal if I just renew my Iowa plates and wait a little later till I find a more permanent residence here in KS to transfer them to KS?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54147.aspx</link><description> Yes, if you are now a resident of  Kansas , which if you are working and living there it would appear you are, it would be illegal for you not to change over your driver's license and registration to KS.  The Kansas  Department of Revenue  states that you have 90 days after esta...</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is my zip code for New Brunswick, Canada?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54150.aspx</link><description> What we consider to be a zip code in the United States is called a postal code in Canada. The Canadian postal code is a six-character alpha-numeric code and specific to where you live in Canada.   Across the province of  New Brunswick, Canada  there are many postal codes so you ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I have got a speeding ticket for 16 over the posted speed limit. Could I lose my CDL?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54140.aspx</link><description> This  speeding ticket  could affect your driving privileges with your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). As you know since you have a  CDL  you have stricter guidelines to follow though besides getting too many points you can get your CDL suspended for other reasons. According t...</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You pay car insurance your whole life and never make any claims and now you no longer drive, do you get any of that money back?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54084.aspx</link><description> I wish, I have been paying for insurance for a long time. Unfortunately, you do not get any money back from  insurance companies  if you are no longer in need of their services, due not driving.  The money you paid out in premiums paid for a service, which was insurance protecti...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We live in West Virginia and purchased a new car is a WV inspection needed for a new car purchase?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54065.aspx</link><description> Yes, it is our understanding that a new car in  West Virginia  must display an inspection sticker and thus if the dealer has not obtained it for your vehicle that you would need to get the inspection sticker yourself.  The WV  Division of Motor Vehicles  notes that any vehicle p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What are some out of pocket expenses for car insurance?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54088.aspx</link><description> When buying car insurance there are a few out of pocket expenses. The first is your auto  insurance premium . You can pay the full amount upfront or in many situations you can pay monthly payments for your insurance with your insurer.   Beyond the actual premium amount due to yo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I am a Canadian citizen and hold a valid Ontario Driver's License.  I own property in Florida and wanted to purchase a Florida vehicle license &amp; insure it here and leave it for the six months I am back in Canada. I was informed today an agent at a FL licensing office that as of Nov 1, 2009 in order to obtain a Florida Driver's License I would have to be tested and if passed would have to surrender my Ontario Driver's License before being issued the FL license.  Well that is impossible because our health insurance is only valid if we are residents of Ontario and as such can not be in the province 10 days without a valid Ontario Driver's license.  I can only assume that the state of Florida no longer wants to sell vehicles , license plates and insurance to Canadians that spend six months a year here,do you know this to be correct?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54124.aspx</link><description> We contacted the Florida  Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles  (HSMV) to see what you could do in your situation as a Canadian that spends half the year in Florida and has property in FL but wants to keep your Ontario, Canada residency.  The FL HSMV representative sa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>By my understanding all insurance policies in Florida covers windshield replacement, is this correct?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54127.aspx</link><description> No, it is not correct that all auto insurance policies cover windshield replacements. If you only have the state minimum required insurance for Florida, which is Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability then your windshield would not be covered by these insurance...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is comprehensive and collision coverages a requirement if a financed vehicle is 7 years or older?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54097.aspx</link><description> Yes, typically your lien holder will require you to carry  Comprehensive and Collision  coverages the whole time your vehicle is financed, whether the car is 1 year old, 7 years old or 15 years old.  The vehicle you financed is the lien holder's asset and so they will normally r...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I have insurance on a salvage car?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content11066.aspx</link><description> Yes you can. It can be difficult to insure a vehicle with a salvage title because most insurance companies list it as an unacceptable vehicle.  Keep in mind that if you do buy this car with the salvage title or rebuilt title it may be difficult to obtain insurance on it. Due to ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Mandatory Offer of Increased Liability for Claims of Family Members Coverage form still required in the state of Maryland?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54064.aspx</link><description> Yes, the Mandatory Offering of Increased Liability for Claims of Family Members Coverage form is still required in the state of  Maryland .  Since October 2004 Maryland law has required that, where the liability coverage purchased under a policy or binder of private passenger mo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Kentucky, how long do I have to file a claim?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54162.aspx</link><description> If you are in a  motor vehicle accident  it is advised to make a claim as soon as possible so that the insurance company involved can investigate promptly and settle your claim. If you have reasons to delay a claim than in  Kentucky  the statute of limitation to make a claim or ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Illinois, how old do you have to buy a car?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54136.aspx</link><description> There is no minimum age to buy a car in Illinois. In IL there is no law prohibiting a minor from holding the title to a vehicle. However, the IL  Secretary of State  (SOS) advises caution to those that may sell a vehicle to someone younger than 18, because only a buyer 18 and ol...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does GAP insurance help if I am out of work on a leave of absence?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54061.aspx</link><description> No, your  Gap insurance  will not help pay your car payments if you are not working due to a leave of absence from your job.   Gap  pays out the difference between actual cash value and the balance of the lease or loan. Without the ACV being paid out by your primary insurance pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If a motorist is licensed in Indiana but has an accident in Kentucky and is uninsured and it is the 2nd offense of being cited for no insurance, what is the penalty? There was moderate damage to other vehicle in accident.</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content54066.aspx</link><description> The penalties in  Kentucky  can be two-fold for you if you are the owner of an uninsured vehicle and caught operating it. The penalties for driving without insurance in KY include fines, jail time and suspension of your driver's license.  Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) KRS 304....</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Maryland can a person who has a provisional driver's license (class c) legally drive a scooter?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content53761.aspx</link><description> Yes, according to the Maryland  Motor Vehicle Administration  (MVA) you can drive a motor scooter with a provisional driver's license.  The MVA noted about scooters that a Class M motorcycle license is not required. However they state that each individual operating a moped or a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I got a speeding ticket in Wyoming and I live in Pennsylvania.  If I do not pay the citation will I have problems in my home state of PA?</title><link>http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content53958.aspx</link><description> Yes, you likely will have problems in your home state of  Pennsylvania  if you fail to pay for your Wyoming speeding ticket.   Wyoming and Pennsylvania are both members of the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC) which requires member states to suspend the driver’s license of th...</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>