More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?

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Most of us rely on our cars in our daily lives. Nearly three-fourths of Americans use a car to get to work, and nearly 90% of us use our cars to buy groceries. Cars are really expensive these ...

Daniel Robinson is a writer based in Greenville, N.C. with expertise in auto insurance, loans, warranty options and more. Away from the keyboard, Daniel spends time with his wife and son, plays guitar ...

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Car repairs can be costly, and whether your insurance helps cover them depends on your policy. Some plans pay for accident-related damage, while others cover repairs from weather, theft or vandalism.