Auto Insurance in Michigan
It is illegal to drive a car in Michigan without auto insurance (see: "Why should I purchase auto insurance?"). For more information about auto insurance, including how to find a place to purchase insurance, visit:
Purchasing auto insurance in Michigan
What to do After a Car Accident
No one plans to be in a car accident. You don't want to be Googling what to do if you're in a car accident from the side of the road, so it's best to know the basics before that happens. It wouldn't hurt to print this information out and leave it in the glove box or center console of your vehicle, either. (While you're at it, make sure you have your insurance and registration there, too.) For more on what to do if you get into a car accident, read this article:
Whether you're looking at used cars or new, a vehicle will probably be one of the most expensive purchases you'll make, so you will want to do your homework.
Car Talk
Car Talk was a long-running radio program on NPR that covered car repair. While the radio program is no longer being produced, an excellent web site about all things car remains. Here you can find free car reviews, and articles covering a variety of topics (such as how much you can expect to pay for an oil change) and how to save money on your car insurance. There are coupon codes for car rental, auto parts and service, and tires. There's also a Car Talk community where you can pose questions for people who own the same make and model car you do (submit your question in the form on the right-hand side of this page). For a whole lot more on cars, cruise on over to the main Car Talk site:
Kelley Blue Book
Kelley Blue Book is a trusted source of information for anyone looking to buy or sell a car. On their web site, you can read reviews, learn what your car is worth, compare different vehicles side-by-side, find out if your car (or one you're considering buying) has been recalled, what to do when a weird code pops up on your vehicle's dashboard display, and more. Visit the Kelley Blue Book site:
Check out this quick read for three car maintenance tasks you can take on yourself; doing these yourself can save you a little cash.
For more information on how to care for your car, truck, or engine you can also turn to: