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Rear view cameras to be made compulsory for cars by 2014
December 7th, 2010
Auto manufactures will be required to install the rear-view cameras in all new vehicles in 2014. The federal government has announced this plan on Friday and has received strong support from insurance companies as well as the other analysts and in all likelihood will be able to garner support from auto manufacturers as well.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was quoted as saying that there could not be anything more tragic for a parent or a caregiver to accidently injure or kill a child who is playing behind the motor vehicle. These incidents occur while backing out a vehicle from the garage or a driveway as these are blind zones behind the vehicle. With the installation of the rear-view cameras, the drivers will be able to see if they can safely back up a vehicle.
As per the estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there is an average of 292 fatalities as well as 18,000 injuries that occur each year due to back-over crashes. The most common victims were the children and the elderly. Around 44% of these fatalities were children and 33% were senior citizens.
The NHTSA stated that this proposal will not only bring down these incidents but also running over pedestrians and bumping into vehicles and barricades in parking lots. With the installation of the camera, motorists will be able to clearly view all that is going on behind them through the video display on their dashboards. An alarm or a bell would go off if there is anything within that field of view of the camera. This would enable in alerting the driver and thereby avoid such instances.
These features are usually expensive to install but the price is likely to come down. With all the technological advances, there should be no room for errors such as these as they are really tragic incidents and should be avoided when there are systems in place already.
Auto manufacturers will endorse some aspects of this proposal for sure, stated Gloria Bergquist, Vice President, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Protecting children and the elderly was their prime concern and they would decide on the options that they would want to support, she said.
A copy of this proposal has been sent to the engineering staff that belongs to the manufacturer’s alliance and they have already started reviewing it. The public will have 60 days to make their comments.
Tags: 2014, View Cameras
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Different ways in which you can opt for automobile insurance quotes
December 5th, 2010
Automobile insurance is a necessity that cannot be overlooked by any person who drives a car. Irrespective of the age, gender and nationality, every person who drives a car in the United States should have a valid insurance policy that at least covers the minimum requirement as specified by the state laws in which the person drives. Finding the right type of auto insurance coverage that does not empty your pockets is an uphill task. Before you sign up for an insurance coverage, you need to get automobile insurance quotes from as many providers as possible so you know who is offering you the best at low costs.
Tags: Automobile Insurance, Insurance
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Static Caravan Insurance Quote
December 3rd, 2010
Insurance is simply one of those things that we all have to invest in, and the same certainly applies when you’ve got a static caravan. You want to ensure that your investment is properly protected so you don’t lose out financially, and as such getting a static caravan insurance quote that meets your criteria should be your top priority.
You need to make sure that you’re getting the most comprehensive level of cover possible, but you also need to ensure that it’s within your budget. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your quote, letting you have the cover you need at a price you can afford.
Just one thing you might want to try is having your caravan parked on a secure site, ideally one that’s been approved by the Caravan Club.
Tags: Insurance, Static Caravan
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Cheap Car Insurance & The Weather
December 2nd, 2010
The whole of the UK is now pretty well aware that winter is here. The snow has been bringing various areas to a standstill over the last week or so and you would be forgiven for thinking that it is getting beyond a joke now. After all, it is twice in a year that snow has prevented people getting to work, backed up various services and generally effectively helped to make people suffer… especially drivers. Although the government, a different one this time, continues to do nothing, cheap car insurance companies certainly are.
Millions of drivers have found that their cheap car insurance quotes have gone up when renewal time comes around and the reason given is the increased number of claims due to the snow in February.
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Is Paying for Auto Insurance Extras Worth the Added Cost?
December 2nd, 2010
If you’ve ever purchased your own auto insurance policy then you already know that there are tons of extras that companies try to sell you in addition to your standard liability coverage. Most of the extras are actually very beneficial to drivers but can be purchased from other places.
So then the question is, should you purchase supplemental auto coverage from your insurer or a third party? To help you decide, let’s take a look at whether getting the extras with auto insurance is actually worth it.
Typical Auto Insurance Coverage Options
There are typical auto insurance coverage options that you could expect to receive from any company.
Tags: Auto Insurance, Extras
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Are online searches for automobile insurance quotes safe?
November 30th, 2010
While shopping around for automobile insurance quotes, most times people end up doing an online search. However, there might be others who have their standard insurance agents who has been doing the job for them for many years. If one has to switch over from one insurance provider to another, then online searches is the way to go. They do help in saving time, but one must be absolutely sure that the information they receive from the website is correct and not misleading. If there are any doubts at all, it is wise to make a personal visit and receive clarifications before choosing the insurance plan.
With all the technological advances, it is wise to use them to shop around for the right insurance provider and get the right automobile insurance quotes. However, sometimes people are skeptical about applying online and the prime reason for that is the fact that they have to reveal a lot of personal details and that could be available to fraudsters who may misuse the information. However, these fears can be eliminated, as most of the reputed insurance companies will never let go of the trust of their customers. They will ensure the information provided by the applicant is strictly confidential and do this by offering a 128-bit encryption technology in order to prevent the information from being hacked into. Extra precautions are taken to get the personal details of the applicant.
Internet has grown beyond imagination, and companies as well as agents process applications online, as it is faster as well as convenient. Since these websites are both safe and secure, this process saves time and money for both the applicants and the providers. The whole procedure of obtaining a quote typically takes no longer than 15 minutes. There is a lot of time saved due to this, as one does not have to wait in endless queues to meet the concerned officials to obtain a quote, nor does one have to deal with annoying agents trying to sell their products.
To get the quotes online it is advisable to apply only at the websites of well-known auto insurance companies. This way, only a single quote can be obtained from a particular company only. Applying through a referral based agent (insurance), will provide you with multiple quotes. It is possible to receive up to 5 quotes through a single application.
Tags: Automobile Insurance, Automobile Insurance Quotes, Insurance Quotes, Quotes
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CURE Auto Insurance Offers Fall Driving Tips
November 26th, 2010
If you’re hitting the road locally or thinking about traveling to visit family and friends this holiday, it’s good to always make sure you’re safe while driving. To help you out, CURE Auto Insurance is offering some great tips for driving in the fall. These tips could not only help you stay safe, but keep your auto insurance rates low.
Tips for Safe Driving in the Fall
We still have about a month of fall left.
Tags: Auto Insurance, Cure Auto, Cure Auto Insurance, Driving
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Get multiple automobile insurance quotes before making a choice
November 25th, 2010
Automobile insurance is an absolute necessity, but to get to the best plan is quite an uphill task. Finding a cheap auto insurance quote needs a lot of painstaking effort on the part of the individual, but well worth the effort as one will realize as they go forward with the search.
Try to get as many quotes as you can from the Internet, if that is not possible, then find an insurance agent to obtain all the details and clarify your doubts. There are many automobile insurance websites that do not offer all the details and hence, it is advisable to go through the agent. Getting quotes from websites can be quite a frustrating experience as well as time consuming, as most often companies don’t update the information on their respective websites. There are occasions where one might not be able to go to the website due to technical errors or there might be quotes that are not properly priced and the ultimate outcome is a poor shopping experience.
There are websites that have solutions for such problems that one would face. All one has to do is to enter the relevant information and these websites will help in finding the best as well as the cheapest option. There are many carriers that allow individuals to buy their own insurance cover and all this is done online. This is the most convenient option, as it saves a lot of time and helps in zeroing in on the right kind of coverage.
While choosing the right auto insurance cover, one must never compromise on the quality of the insurance provider just to save money. There are insurance providers at the national as well as the local levels, and one must ultimately choose the one who offers the best in terms of service.
Each insurance company will have its own unique features as well as policy cover. While the cheap insurance quote may have exciting offers, care must be taken to choose a cover that would work when it is required the most.
Insurance companies require social security number and the driver’s license to go through the applicant’s consumer reports etc… They also require the applicant’s level of education, as rates differ with different education levels. If one is reluctant to give such details, then it is better to shop around and look for other options.
Tags: Automobile Insurance, Insurance
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