Which states let you use an app as proof of auto insurance?Luckily, my state, New Jersey, has accepted electronic proof of insurance since 2015 (though I somehow did not know this until last year — like, I said, complacent). Almost every state now...[...]

Are the deals on used rental cars from rental-car companies as good as they seem? A. As you might expect, used rental cars have lived a harsher life than other used cars. Miles are piled on at a much faster rate, and renters may not have been the...[...]

Consumers have ranked these car insurance companies highest based on customer satisfaction. How does your auto insurer compare?Here’s some good news about car insurance for a change: Folks are more pleased with their insurance companies than...[...]

Learn how this woman saved big on car insurance.One of the best ways I’ve found to save money is to avoid paying more than necessary for services you need. For example, I recently discovered that I was paying too much for auto insurance. By spending [...]

Memorial Day weekend is known for barbecues, parades, and road trips. But it’s also a great time to buy a new car. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this...[...]

You’re on an overseas trip and about to rent a car. You decline the additional insurance offer and mentally high-five yourself for saying no because your credit card offers primary rental coverage. Not so fast, smarty-pants.Although the Nerds are...[...]

Subaru has been winning a lot lately. It’s one of the few brands that consistently delivers positive sales figures while some of the other automakers struggle. So you would think with an in-demand lineup deals would be hard to come by, but even...[...]

Psst! Here's an easy -- but little-known -- way to save $500 per year or more on your auto insurance policy.For example, if you are a member of some nonprofits or clubs, you are eligible for price breaks on car insurance that could put a nice...[...]

The engines in some late-model vehicles that have been known to fail catastrophically. Use at your own risk. [...]

A fender bender turned out to be a blessing in disguise.Auto insurance costs vary widely, depending on what vehicle you drive, where you live and work, and many other factors. Here’s what my daughter did after her accident that saved us thousands on [...]

With the traditional tax deadline passed, car dealers are revving up special deals for people who might be looking to spend that slug of cash on a new vehicle. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this...[...]

The federal tax credit running out"Our forecast will put us probably third quarter," Steve Majoros, Chevrolet's head of cars and crossovers, recently told reporters. "So if you were to run down the walk-down, that would give us the third and fourth...[...]

The auto-finance business is enormous, with hundreds of institutions making hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of car loans every year. For many consumers, though, it can be hard to know whic h type of lender is right for their financial...[...]

Do you need new wheels but have a specific budget? Buying a used car can be a way to get the biggest bang for your buck. It’s simple: After one year, a new car on average depreciates 27 percent f rom its sticker price; after three years, it’s worth...[...]

A study finds low credit scores can cost you thousands a year in car insurance, especially in Michigan.A nationwide report by NerdWallet finds that auto insurers widely use consumers' credit histories to determine rates, and those with low credit...[...]