Friday, January 24, 2014 21:47
Letting a friend (or extended family member) drive your car can be practical—especially for holiday visits, emergencies, or situations where their vehicle isn’t a great fit for local roads (for example, a visitor arriving in a recreational vehicle). The real question is whether you should formally add them to your Read More…
Thursday, September 26, 2013 14:29
In New York, you generally must carry New York State-issued auto liability insurance to keep a vehicle registered and legally drive it. If you’re stopped and can’t meet the state’s insurance requirements, you may be ticketed (and in some situations, the DMV can take action against your registration and license). Read More…
Monday, September 16, 2013 19:27
New York continues to crack down on dangerous driving—whether it’s distracted driving like texting behind the wheel or driving after drinking. If you drive in the state, it helps to understand New York’s auto insurance laws and requirements and how DWAI/DWI penalties can affect your license and your premiums. Enforcement Read More…
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 19:36
Driving (and owning) a car in New York City is its own skill set: tight parking, constant stop-and-go traffic, and rough pavement that can punish tires and wheels. If you’re street-parking, you’ll also want something that’s easy to maneuver and doesn’t turn every curb tap into an expensive repair. And Read More…
Friday, August 16, 2013 20:44
New York City moves fast—subways, buses, rideshares, deliveries, and the occasional “I’ll just drive this one time” errand. The right apps can save real time (and real money), whether you’re commuting, visiting, or juggling life in the boroughs. We refreshed this list for 2026 and removed outdated picks (including defunct Read More…
Friday, July 26, 2013 21:48
Yellow taxis are one of New York City’s most recognizable (and most regulated) ways to get around. Unlike ride-hail apps that can change prices minute-to-minute, yellow cab meter rates and many add-on fees are set by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). If you’ve ever wondered why a short Read More…
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 17:14
When you’re shopping for a vehicle, it’s smart to factor in insurance costs early—not after you’ve signed the paperwork. Beyond your driving record and ZIP code, the make and model can heavily influence what you pay because it affects claim severity (repair costs, total-loss payouts, and theft risk). Auto insurers Read More…
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:03
An auto insurance calculator is a quick way to estimate what you might pay for car insurance based on basic details like your ZIP code, vehicle, driving profile, and coverage choices. It’s a helpful starting point for budgeting and comparing options—but the “final” price is set only after an insurer Read More…
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 15:29
Auto insurance rules are set at the state level, which means New York has its own required coverages and minimum limits. If you register a vehicle in New York, you must keep qualifying insurance active for as long as the registration is valid—even if you don’t drive the car. At Read More…
Friday, March 29, 2013 16:47
Even with a clean driving record, New York City drivers often pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the U.S. Your garaging address (where the vehicle is kept most nights) can carry significant weight in pricing, because insurers expect more frequent claims and higher claim severity in dense, Read More…