Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by ojhughes on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @01:57PM
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Why is car insurance so expensive in the US? I pay £300 per annum in the UK
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Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by notaustinpowers on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @02:41PM
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I wish I knew, lol. I've never met anyone who's paid less than $100/month for car insurance. For my brother though it's probably on account of him being 19, being at fault for an accident that totaled 2 cars, having a speeding ticket for going 25mph over the limit, a $40k+ truck, and car loans like this requiring a $500 deductible at the highest it can be set.
He's not the best candidate for an insurance policy...
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by colingoodman on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @04:07PM
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I would guess one difference is that the average distance traveled by car each year is higher in the US. Google results suggest its roughly twice as much.
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by dazc on Saturday October 28, 2023 @03:00AM
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Car insurance in the UK is hugely competitive with many businesses losing money on new policies.
Not sure about the US market but this could be a factor?
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by globular-toast on Saturday October 28, 2023 @04:30AM
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Safer roads probably. Speaking to Americans it's like crashes are an everyday occurrence and everyone seems to have experience of one. Over here it's more likely someone goes there entire life without a single collision or insurance payout at all.
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by tonyedgecombe on Saturday October 28, 2023 @06:05AM
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Also Americans tend to be more litigious which has its costs.
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by pojzon on Saturday October 28, 2023 @05:42AM
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Because we have requirements for driving cars. Its not easy to get a driving license, ppl know how to drive.
In US its “hey have you seen a car in your life, here have those keys”
Re:Car Owners Fall Behind on Payments at Highest Rate on Record
by kalleboo on Saturday October 28, 2023 @10:46AM
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Young people in overspecced cars? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgDoXu__KyM