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Why Did My Car Insurance Premium Go Up When Nothing Else Has Changed?
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How to Protect Your Catalytic Converter From Theft
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Do I Need Rental Car Insurance?
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What Does an Umbrella Insurance Policy Cover?
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They Love #RVLife. When COVID-19 Struck, This Couple Prepared for the Worst and Hit the Road for Three Months.
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What These Auto Pros Know About Adding Years to a Car’s Life — and You Should, Too

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When a Car Is Parked for Days (or Weeks), Here Are Five Things You Can Do Today to Help Keep It Primed for Driving

Staying home — and off the road — can be a good thing. What happens if your car sits for a long time? Learn how to maintain & care for your parked vehicle.
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Adapt or Get Left in the Dust. How One Business Owner Keeps Pace With the Cars of the Future

Self-Driving cars are disrupting the auto service industry. Learn how one auto shop owner became an early adopter of this new automotive technology.
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I Accidently Hit the Gas Pedal and Crashed During An Impromptu Air Drum Solo. Can A Wannabee Rockstar Get Some Coverage?
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She Thinks Zipper Merging Is Rude. It Drives Him Nuts. What Car Pros Say About Controversial Rules of the Road
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A Customer, a Clown and a Three-Ring Fender Bender — We Can’t Make This Stuff Up
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No Squirrels Were Harmed. Can't Say the Same for the Neighbor's Car.
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Here’s What Happens When Stubborn Pedestrians Meet Disruptive Technology
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"I Came Back to Find Teeth Marks All over My Car"
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The Very Real Consequences of Ignoring Playground Rules

Maybe the animal was just being playful? A Farmers rep shares a favorite story from our Hall of Claims.
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Curious Furballs Cause Epic Vacation Disaster

Before you get your recreational vehicle ready for the off season, read one agent’s unsettling-but-true story from our Hall of Claims.
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Engine Trouble? Check for Curly Fries
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The Incredibly True Story of a Wild Hog That Played Chicken…and Won
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My Real-Life Highs and Lows of Buying, Fixing and Selling Classic Cars
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Why Bumble Bees Make Terrible Backseat Drivers
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Sometimes Life Is like a Box of Hamsters, You Never Know What to Expect
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Fix This (Not That) to Help Get $100s or $1,000s More for Your Car at Trade-In
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Why Do I Need Auto and Home (or Renters) Insurance to Buy Umbrella Insurance?

Learn why you need auto and home (or renters) coverage in order to get umbrella insurance coverage.
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Does My Auto Insurance Cover Rental Vehicles?

Farmers auto policies cover most types of rental vehicles with a few exceptions. Click here or talk to your Farmers agent to learn more.
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Does The Distance of My Commute Affect My Auto Insurance?
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He Quit a Job for His First True Love — a 1968 Muscle Car
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This Cross-Country Ride Could Change Your Travel Bucket List
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A View of Life on the Road from a Guy Who Lives and Works in an RV
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You May Be Cleaning Your Car All Wrong, According to These Pro Detailers
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What Exactly Is Auto Insurance and How Does It Work?
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What Happens if a Friend Wrecks My Vehicle?

Many auto policies cover you and any person using your insured vehicle with your permission with certain limitations. Talk to your Farmers agent today.
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Does Motorcycle Insurance Cover Passengers?

A motorcycle policy can cover a passenger's medical bills in case of an accident. Learn more about motorcycle insurance here.
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Does Motorcycle Insurance Cover Theft?
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Help! My Car Got in the Way of a Pack of Dogs
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What Happens if Someone Hits My Parked Car?
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What Exactly Is an Auto Insurance Deductible?
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Do I Need Boat Insurance in the Off Season?
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New Car Negotiation Tactics That Could Save $100s (or $1,000s) on Your Next Deal
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Winter Car Care Tips from One of the Snowiest, Coldest Places in the U.S.

You can't control the weather, but you may be able to do a better job protecting your car against brutal winter conditions.
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Roadside Emergency Tips from a Highway Patrol Commander Who Has Seen It All ... At 70 Mph

Stay safe on the road if the unexpected occurs. Prepare yourself to handle the most common roadside emergencies with these tips.
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Distracted on the Road? It's Like Driving the Length of a Football Field... Blindfolded
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What to Do If Your Car Engine Overheats
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A Road Pro's Five Critical Rules for Avoiding a Crash
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Is Animal Damage Covered By My Auto Insurance
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What Steps I Should Take If I’m In An Accident?
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Watch Your Back! Is There a Way to Insure Yourself Against the Uninsured?
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What Is Gap Insurance?

Joe Angelini, a Farmers Insurance® agent in Half Moon Bay, California, explains how gap insurance can help you when you finance a vehicle.

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I Got a Ticket, Now What?

Traffic tickets can affect your driving record and insurance premiums. Find out what to do if you get a ticket.

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How Do I File a Car Insurance Claim?
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Is It True That Auto Insurance Is More Expensive For A Red Car?
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Talk About A Bump In The Road – My Car Was Hit By A Drone
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My Golf Clubs Were Taken from My Car. Do I Have Coverage?
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What's the Difference Between Comprehensive and Collision Coverage?
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Why Work with an Agent When I Can Buy Cheap Car Insurance Online?
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How Long Does It Take To Get An Auto Insurance Quote?

As a Farmers Insurance® agent in Springfield, Missouri, Marcus Troup provides auto insurance quotes to drivers every day. Read more.
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Does My Credit Score Affect My Auto Insurance Premiums?

Joe Angelini is a Farmers Insurance® agent in Half Moon Bay, California. He discusses how credit scoring plays a role in auto insurance rates.
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A Swing. A Slice. A Golf Ball Far (like, Really Far) Ob. Do I Have Coverage for a Shattered Windshield?
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What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Should I Consider It?
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Can I Change My Auto Coverage Whenever I Want?
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Does My Auto Insurance Cover Anyone Who Drives My Car?
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What Impacts the Price of My Auto Insurance?
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What Science Can Tell Us about Teen Drivers
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Spend Less Time Pumping Gas in the Cold, and Other Potential Perks of Owning an Electric Vehicle

From tax credits to mileage ranges, find out some of the pros and cons of purchasing an electric car.