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Ten Most Expensive Cars Ever Insured

One could say that car insurance usually doesn’t cost too much and can be affordable to the majority of consumers. Nevertheless if you are an owner of a luxury or a sports car, you definitely know how much it costs to insure it. The thing is that there is not always that distinct interdependence of the car insurance fees and the actual value of the car. Sometimes a cheaper car can qualify for a higher insurance rate than a more expensive brand new vehicle. But almost all the cars that cost more than 100,000 get a very high insurance rate. These is the type of cars we are going to speak about. It’s rather common that the owners of some very expensive models don’t insure their cars if they are considered to be rarity or belong to some private collections. Nevertheless some of them don’t only find money to buy such a car. They actually can afford to insure it.

Anyways, here is a list of ten most expensive cars ever insured in human history.

1. Rolls Royce “Silver Ghost”.

This old-fashioned antique vehicle was once insured for $50 million and was recognized as the most expensive car in the world even though it is no longer in production.

2. Ferrari GTO.

When this car was insured for the first time it was purchased for $22 million.

3. Bugatti Type 41 Royale.

The first insured Buggati Type 41 Royale was sold for around $12 million, even though today’s price of this vehicle can be as low as $40,000.

4. Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR.

The price of this vehicle built in a limited edition was up to $2 million.

5. Bugatti Veyron 16.4

The price of this Royale’s brother was $1.7 million. Nevertheless the insurance rates were very high because of the exclusiveness of this model and its high repair costs.

6. Mclaren F1.

This incredibly beautiful sports car costs more than $1 million but its high speeding abilities (more than 230 mph) still make the insurance rates jump up too.

7. Ferrari Enzo.

This peculiar vehicle was also released by limited edition and sold for $1 million.

8. Pagani Zonda C12 F.

The price of this stylish beauty is relatively stable and remains the same during several years – around $0,7 million.

9. Koenigsegg CCX.

This luxurious car costs around $0,6-0,7 million.

10. Porsche carrera GT.

The price of this exclusive vehicle was about $0,5 million.

Most of these cars have a four-wheel drive and are diesel-driven which makes the repairs more complicated. But mainly the high insurance rates are conditional on the high price and the uniqueness of the cars themselves because many of them are very valuable due to their limited edition.

Filed under: Car Insurance on July 07th, 2008 | No Comments »

Extended Car Warranty - Save your Money

An extended car warranty has become a paradoxical example of how one can save a lot if one pays just some money. When someone buys a new vehicle it is usually covered by the manufacturer for 3 years or 36 000 miles. As soon as the manufacturer’s warranty expires a car owner has to pay for the repairs with his/her own money which becomes very costly. An extended car warranty gives you an extension for the privileges of a newly purchased car which means you can save your money and keep your car in the best mechanical condition for several years. Some companies offer extended vehicle warranties that pay for any repairs from 4 years to 7 years (or up to 100 000 miles).

Here is how to save your money on an extended car warranty and while using it. First of all you should apply for an extended warranty as soon as possible even if you are still covered by the manufacturer because the newer your vehicle is the lower the warranty costs. Secondly, if you chose your extended car warranty to be without any deductible the warranty may cost you a little more, but you won’t pay for anything in any car service station during several years till your extended warranty expires. Thirdly, make sure you get a tear-and-wear coverage. This usually prevents you from getting into an ambiguous situation when a mechanical failure will be interpreted as a tear-and-wear one which might be not covered by your warranty.

Filed under: Car Warranty on July 07th, 2008 | No Comments »

New and Used Car Loan Rates in Florida

The car market in Florida takes second place among all the car markets in the country, and now it is the most developing and progressing market in the US which in most cases has a great impact on the economy of the state. One of the reasons is that the living standards in Florida are relatively lower than in other richer states such as New York and California. As a result the prices for new or used cars in Florida are considerably lower than in other states while the variety and the choice are much wider. That is the reason why many Americans from other states prefer buying cars from Florida.

There is no difference between the loan rates for new cars and the loan rates for used ones in Florida. Most of the banks offer the same percentage rates for both of them. The only difference is in the period of time for which the loan is given. Thus, loans for new cars are usually given for the period of time from 12 to 72 months, while loans for used cars are given for 12 to 60 months. It is most likely due to the fact that used cars are usually much cheaper than new ones and require less time to be paid for.

The recent rates for new and used car loans for 48-month period in Florida vary from 4.5% to 10.5%. They might be different depending on the bank you choose, the loan amount you take, and the rates might change in some period of time.

On the whole car loan rates are rather tempting for the customers in Florida, thus you should keep in mind that it might be cheaper to transport a car from Florida to your state than to buy one where you live.

Filed under: Car Loan on June 06th, 2008 | No Comments »

The Best Car Insurance

Every driver wants to get the best car insurance possible, but in fact in most cases it mainly depends on driver’s competence. When inexperienced car owners start looking for car insurance offers for the first time, they can make some mistakes choosing the best one for them.

First of all, needless to say that the cheapest car insurance doesn’t mean the best one –insurance premiums might be cheap, but it will probably not cover as much as you have expected. You should be really cautious if they offer you premiums which are much lower than in other companies, and it’s better not to get involved with such a company.

Before you sing any papers or agreements with your car insurance provider, make sure that you know all the terms of your insurance policy. There might be some conditions stipulated in the agreement when the insurance company won’t cover your expenses.

It’s also good if your insurance company has its own certified adjusters who can always come to you in case of any accident and assist you. It’s also recommended to have a personal insurance agent who is competent in that area and is always there to protect your rights.

It may sound ironic, but the best way to keep your car insurance rates as low as possible is to change it every 6 months. Many insurance companies have promotion campaigns every half a year when the premiums get really low after which they level their prices up again. It is always useful to keep an eye on those special offers.

Don’t ever stop looking for the best car insurance that fits your own needs. With such a great choice and competitive activity of many companies it has become quite possible now.

Filed under: Car Insurance on June 06th, 2008 | No Comments »

Georgia Car Loan Refinance Rate

All car owners know that car loan refinancing gives them a great possibility to pay less for their car loan every month. The functional concept is simple: one gets a cheaper loan to pay for the old more expensive loan. Car refinancing in Georgia can be accomplished easily and fast. There are a number of good offers which let clients choose the alternative that fits them best. Most of the companies provide good rates no matter what credit history their clients have.

The recent average car loan refinance rate in Georgia is about 6.80%. It might differ subject to the bank that you choose, the city or the time because the rates always change after a while. In general the rates vary from 5% to about 11% in all the cities of Georgia while in Atlanta, its capital city, they vary from about 6.7 to 10.5. One can see the tendency of reduction in rates because only 6 months ago average car loan refinance rate in Georgia was about 7.3%. All this data is provided for 48-month basis, but the rates usually don’t change much or don’t change at all if the payment period of the loan is shorter or longer.

Car loan refinancing in Georgia is a very awarding undertaking for any car owner since there is a great competition between the companies that offer such services in Georgia. The prices for most of the new cars get reduced pretty fast and some banks have special offers for their clients almost every week. This way one can get a lower refinance rate just in a couple of months.

Filed under: Car Refinance on May 05nd, 2008 | No Comments »