It’s a beautiful summer evening. A nice ride on the bike would be great fun. Do you ever wonder, “should I wear a helmet?” That’s a good question. We present the statistics that answer that question. We don’t have a motorcycle insurance calculator, but we do have a really good car insurance calculator. Find […]
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The car insurance blog helps consumers easily find the best insurance. We share analytics and insights about car insurance coverage that’s best for you. Most importantly, we don’t sell insurance, or get paid on the sale of insurance. Our motivation is help consumers.
Auto Insurance Definitions | Car Insurance Terms
Are you having difficulty sleeping? We have just the answer. Read through this list of auto insurance definitions. If you’re not asleep by the time you get to “uninsured motorist” then the fun really begins. Try out our car insurance calculator. It’s free. It’s easy. Best of all, you see how car insurance is […]
How to Compare Auto Insurance in Three Easy Steps
If you’re like many people, you think of car insurance as a necessary evil. Not only is it expensive, but until now there’s not been a way to compare auto insurance companies so you can know if what you’re buying is worth the money. When buying insurance, many people suspect they’re just wasting money. […]
What is the best car insurance company in my state?
When people find out we rank insurance companies on price, protection (claims handling) and service, they always ask the same question: “what is the best car insurance company?” Naturally, they expect us to name one of the companies that spends billions per year on advertising. However, as the infographic shows, there’s no simple answer […]
Is summer driving really more dangerous than winter?
Yes, summer months are more dangerous than winter months. In fact, with the exception of December, there is a significant difference. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. After months (years?) of being cooped up inside due to a virus, we’re all ready to get out and enjoy the sun. So just how […]
Financial Planning Made Easy – Save Money on insurance
With the pandemic overtaking us, many of us are taking our financial planning more seriously. Who would have thought a virus could destroy what we/ve saved and planned for? ValChoice has some important financial planning tips, including what I learned the hard way. It’s the totally unexpected event that throws our life off track. […]
5 Best Car Insurance Companies
“Who are the Best Car Insurance companies?” At ValChoice, we get this question all the time. The answer shocks people. The answer is “if your insurance company advertises on TV, they’re probably not great about paying claims.” When our CEO was asked this question in a TV interview, he said exactly that. It was fun […]
What if buying a car were like buying car insurance?
You pull up to the dealership anxious to see, touch, feel, smell and drive the new vehicle you have your heart set on buying, only to learn that you can no longer do any of these things. Yes, the famous test drive is out the window, you can’t even see what you’re about to […]
1 in 3 Lie for Cheaper Auto Insurance
If you told “little white lies” when you applied for car insurance, you are not alone. When filling out an insurance application, 42% of men and 27% of women lie for cheaper auto insurance. As a follow-up to our post Will My Auto Insurance Company Find Out?, we are summarizing information from a study […]
COVID-19 Windfall Profits Estimated at $100B For Car Insurers
Millions of vehicles are now parked in garages and driveways as people shelter in place, or worst yet, suffer crushing job loss. That means hundreds of thousands of fewer accidents and billions of dollars in claim dollars that won’t be paid. Big-name insurance carriers will be the chief beneficiaries in this scenario, leaving consumers fighting […]