Rotating your spare tire into active use gives another one a well-deserved break. Use this technique to provide slightly longer life and more even wear to all of your tires.

Recognize that although tires are just one component of your car's suspension system wear patterns can give early indications of problems with other parts in the system.

Although a car racer normally relies on his engine to supply the horsepower for his race car, the care and feeding of his chosen race tire is essential. The proper inflation of these performance tires will lead to certain victory.

Insurance coverage is compulsory for all vehicle owners and obtaining an insurance policy appears to be very simple. Understanding all the clauses mentioned in the policy can be a cumbersome process for the people who drive the car.

Television shows in which people customize their cars with high-end stereos or fancy paint jobs can inspire drivers to trick out their own vehicles. Before you do, however, you need to think about the implications for your insurance coverage. Use these steps to properly insure your new custom ride.

Today, many families own more than one car. Since insurance companies usually track the driving history of the registered car owner before selling an insurance policy, some families register all of their cars under only one name.

U.S. Department of Transportation statistics indicate that there were nearly 7 million car accidents in 1997. If you drive, the odds are good that you will have to file a car insurance claim at some point.

Most insurance companies have their own set of rules when it comes to insurance policies and sometimes there is an ambiguity about whether or not you can insure someone else's car. According to some legal experts, an individual is not allowed to insure in their name any property belonging to someone else.

Exchange students usually visit the U.S. from 6 to 9 months and might want to drive a car which requires insurance. Foreign nationals can carry an International Driving Permit for a maximum of 1 year from the date of entry into the U.S. Exchange students can also use this permit to get car insurance.

Uninsured motorist coverage is included in your car insurance only if selected or required by the state you live in. Uninsured motorist coverage protects you from drivers who have no insurance or are under-insured. If filing a claim for uninsured motorist coverage, there are steps you need to take before filing the claim.