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

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 ...

John Egan is a veteran personal finance writer whose work has been published by outlets such as Bankrate, Experian, Newsweek Vault and Investopedia. Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She ...

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 ...

Breakdown cover is there to provide peace of mind that you won’t be left stranded if your vehicle breaks down. But there are different levels of cover available, with some offering a wider scope of ...

Your standard car insurance policy covers a lot, but it doesn’t cover the cost of vehicle repairs unless they’re caused by a covered peril. The average driver spends nearly $550 per year on car ...