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Contributory negligence and comparative negligence laws are intended to deal with situations where more than one driver has been found to have contributed to an auto accident. One type of negligence law could cut back any claim you make. The other could mean you get nothing.

Auto insurance companies worry that about undisclosed drivers.  As a result you may be asked to exclude people you’ve never heard of.

Unless you buy a specialized policy, your car insurance almost always stops when you put pedal to the metal.

E15 gas is 15% ethanol. Find out if your car is one of the many that shouldn't use it.

The electric car maker will begin offering Model S owners the ability to swap out a depleted battery for a fully charged one, Chief Executive Elon Musk said.

Chevrolet and GMC each ranked among the top five brands in the closely watched J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Survey, as the automaker struck the right balance between new technology and easy-to-use controls.

Parking operators are insured for valet mishaps. Does it go far enough to protect your car?

Find out what information you need to have readily available to make comparison shopping for auto insurance quotes quick and easy.

Car insurance feels expensive, but it's actually gotten much cheaper in relative terms over the last two decades, analysis shows.

Your condo can change hands with a quitclaim deed. But it can be tricky with a mortgage.

You've taken your car in after a recall. If you have problems again, does the carmaker pay?

College students who split their time between a distant campus and home have different needs for car insurance than those who live at home.

An air-bag safety probe now includes Honda vehicles, as regulators continue to look into a manufacturing defect in a part made by the same supplier.

Deciding to kick in cash to cut your car loan or trade in your auto will depend on these factors.

What insurance does a teenager starting to drive need? 

Several states allow motorists an alternative method to show proof of financial responsibility instead of auto insurance.

Drivers are becoming more loyal to car brands, as Porsche, Cadillac and other automakers earned greater affection in the first quarter.

Many states allow motorists with suspended licenses to drive to work and school and make other crucial trips.

Husbands and wives are the worst backseat drivers, but there are other offenders. 

An expert says an hour of shopping for car insurance can save you hundreds of dollars.