Auto Insurance Matcher

Today the Senate passed SB 291, which would repeal our motorcycle helmet law and allow Michigan motorcyclists to “ride with the wind in their hair,” as groups like ABATE like to say.

Now SB 291 is on its way to Gov. Snyder for his signature. The governor has given indications that he will sign the legislation.

According to published reports, the measure passed 24-14 in the Republican-controlled Senate, with six Republicans voting against the repeal. Supporters said repealing the motorcycle helmet requirement will bring more tourism to the state. Ridiculous.

I’m sorry, but as a lawyer, I’ve represented too many people who’ve been catastrophically injured riding motorcycles to keep silent on this issue. Our attorneys have written and fought  this senseless bill  — as have  the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, SMARTER Motorcycle Advocates and many medical organizations and hospitals. Tourism is a p

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Tags: Motorcycle Helmet, Repeal

While the precise method of calculation may differ between coverage providers, auto insurers generally use the same types of information when determining their car insurance rates. A given customers rates are generally determined based on statistics and analysis of the likelihood that the driver will get into an accident and file a claim. As a result, characteristics associated with safer driving tend to mean lower rates. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average American pays about $850 per year for coverage.

Policies can provide different levels of coverage, and the different varieties of auto insurance apply to different situations. For example, bodily injury liability coverage kicks in if the insured driver injures someone else, while comprehensive coverage applies to damage from natural disasters and other non-collision damages.

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Tags: Cost Insurance, Insurance

1. Boost your down force. Installing a racecar-class spoiler on the back of your car will increase the amount of force pushing down on your vehicle while reducing the lift on the rear part of the car. Many of these spoilers are easily adjustable to allow you to quickly alter the handling characteristics of your vehicle.

1. Consider installing dedicated racing brakes. The best thing you can ask for from your brakes is that they provide consistent performance. The last thing you need is to sit in your car while waiting for your overheated brakes to cool off – and possibly waste valuable track time in the process.

1. Make sure the parts are model-specific. So many auto parts out there are manufactured to “one-size-fits-all” specifications.

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That feeling when you’ve just washed your car and it’s sitting on your driveway looking exceedingly clean and shiny is one that brings many motorists a sense of satisfaction and pleasure that we just cannot describe. Nonetheless, it is one that, with the weather we’ve had recently, has been rare to come by.

The weather is, thankfully, beginning to vastly improve however as we’re currently enjoying some very sunny days which means it’s the perfect time to get out there and give your car a spring clean after what has been a very long winter!

Damaging Weather

We all take out motor insurance in order to protect our cars from the danger and financial implications of an accident, yet what about protecting the appearance of the car from day to day?

What with all the snow, ice and grit on the roads many cars have been left filthy and are in need of a good polish! So, today

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Tags: Car