There are a lot of people who go out of their way to avoid taking in roommates because of the host of complications it entails. Perhaps you’re even one of them. But if you stopped for a moment to consider that having a roommate could save you money when buying car insurance, would you change your tune?

Many people wouldn’t – cohabitation can be a real pain the neck at times. But t

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Getting into my car during the winter is tough. Yes, I’d much rather be in it than slipping and sliding down the pavement in the rain and slush, but when I first sit down it’s so cold!

At least when I walk I warm up pretty quickly, but when I’m sitting down, immobile, it takes me a good while longer to feel cosy.

One morning, recently, I sat in my car with the heater going for about ten minutes before my hands where warm enough to grip the steering wheel.
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I had a friend and truck accident attorney from Texas send me an article from the Houston Chronicle about unsafe trucks. It said that Texas inspectors pulled one out of five commercial vehicles — including tractor-trailers and buses — off the road this year because they were unsafe.

The Department of Public Safety in Texas reported that of 331,505 commercial vehicles inspected since Jan. 1, 2011, a total of 66,189 trucks and buses were deemed unsafe. Ins

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Winter is now in full force and it is important for drivers to be as cautious as possible. Many accidents happen during the winter months because of hazardous weather and road conditions.

When road conditions are poor it can cause visibility to become low as well which can lead to automobile accidents. It is important to be prepared so that your car can do well in the winter time.

The first thing to do is to invest in a great set of snow tires.

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If you’re planning on getting a new set of wheels in 2012, why not donate your old car to charity? Sure, some of you might have reservations, but just think of the karmic benefits. Plus, you get a chance to do some good — and that can be a rewarding experience.

To help make donating your car easy, we’ve put together a handy list.

1. Explo

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