Car Insurance Quotes Are Rising As the nation's headlines were focused on the rising cost of health care last year, we forgot to watch the auto insurance companies.  The Insurance Information Institute found that in 2009:    "…the average cost of auto insurance on sedans rising by 5.7 percent to $1,031 for a typical policy including collision and comprehensive coverage. The 2010 study is based on costs associated with five top-selling 2009 models selected by AAA."  According to another report in USA Today, the average policy will rise 4 percent to $875 per year, following an average increase of 3 percent last year.  All of the statistics point to the same trend.  Auto insurance is rising. Auto insurance rates are going up. Health Insurance Coverage Our Nation's headlines have recently been focused on the rising cost of health care, and rightfully so.  Take a look at some startling facts and statistics: From 2000 to 2006, overall inflation has increased 3.5%, wages have increased 3.8%, and health care premiums have increased 87% (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation). The United States spends twice as much on health care per capita ($7,129) than any other country . . . and spending continues to increase. In 2005, the national health care expenditures totaled $2 trillion. (Source: National Center for Health Statistics) About half of the bankruptcy filings in the United States are due to medical expenses. (Source: Health Affairs Journal) These are truly scary numbers.  Americans suffer while health insurance companies record profits.  Let's hope the bill that was passed helps out those 46 million Americans who can not afford health care plans. Car Insurance Quotes Are Rising The car insurance companies are now facing the same scrutiny that the health insurance industry was in that many Americans think the rates are too high.  Yet,  Americans are driving less than last year J. Robert Hunter, an insurance consumer advocate with the Consumer Federation of America, is urging state regulators to find out why rates are rising when Americans are driving, in total, billions of miles less than a year ago.  "As Americans drive less because of the price of gas, fewer claims will be filed with insurance companies," Hunter said in a letter to the nation's governors in June. "Whether this will mean windfall profits for insurers or rate cuts for the consumers is up to governors and state regulators to determine." So we are driving less, yet paying more for our car insurance. What does this mean for you? It's time to do one of three things even if you have the best car insurance.  You can raise your deductable to lower your overall monthly payment.  But then you have to hope and pray you don't get into a major accident.  Fix your credit rating.  Every car insurance company examines your credit report and charges you accordingly.  Unfortunately, this can take quite some time.  Sell your car to a trusted industry leader like Bigbucksauto.com.  Getting rid of your car al together may seem drastic but many people do not even realize that they have an opportunity to live with out their cars.  By carpooling to work, receiving goods via mail, and when necessary, renting a car, you can effectively erase your car insurance payments, even if that means that the money saved has to go towards your health insurance. You can live without your car, but not without your health. ...read more

William Phelps Eno – The Man Who Never Drove Gave Us The Laws That We Drive By Eno is known as the "Father Of Traffic Safety," with the history of traffic laws in the U.S. originating primarily with this New York City native. Eno's drive to create safer travel was inspired by massive traffic jams witnessed in his hometown. In 1900, he wrote "Reform in Our Street Traffic Urgently Needed" and he became the de facto expert on traffic. Eno created New York City's and the nation's first traffic code three years later. At Big Bucks Auto, we thought it was a nice twist that the guy telling us how to drive never knew what it was like to get behind the wheel. Traffic Laws Equal Mountains of Fines More Than A Century Later These days, some estimate that anywhere between 25 and 50 million traffic tickets are issued each year (not including parking tickets). At about $150 a pop, that means anywhere from $3.75 to $7.5 billion is collected each year across the nation. Some vehicle owners in large cities (like NYC) rack up thousands in traffic and parking tickets. For those of you in New York City, perhaps selling your used car could save you the cash and the hassle of forking over hefty fines. After all, the "Father of Traffic Safety" never even had a car, much less a traffic ticket. Check out how you cansell your carwith BigBucksAuto ...read more

Need to Cut Household Costs? Consider Selling Your Used Car in New York City We all have monthly costs that can't be avoided - food, shelter, utilities. Saving money in those areas is sometimes difficult, but certainly doable. Fortunately, for those of you in metro areas, you have the option tosell your car in NYCas one of the most effectivecost cutting strategies.For life's necessities, you can trim and cut, but by selling your used car to Big Bucks Auto - you can eliminate car payments, car insurance payments, maintenance costs, repair costs, gasoline costs...the list goes on.Check out Bigbucksauto.com to learn how we buy cars and read our blog. ...read more