After a harsh Washington winter, the freeze-thaw cycle leaves our roads littered with potholes. Hitting a deep crater on I-90 or a local Spokane street can cause severe damage to your wheels, tires, and suspension. A common question from drivers is whether their personal auto insurance will cover the repair bill. The short answer is […]
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A DUI conviction in Washington State affects much more than a criminal record; it fundamentally changes a driver’s relationship with auto insurance providers. Understanding the immediate and long-term financial consequences is critical to maintaining the legal ability to drive. The SR-22 Requirement Following a DUI conviction or license suspension in Washington, the Department of Licensing
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In Washington, standard Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes (750 watts or less, with working pedals) don’t legally require registration, a license, or insurance in Spokane. But homeowners policies often exclude motorized vehicles, and new 2026 rules reclassify higher-powered e-bikes as e-motorcycles that do require a motorcycle endorsement and liability insurance. Electric bikes have exploded
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If you hit a deer in Washington, your insurance covers the damage only if you carry comprehensive coverage — not liability-only. Comprehensive pays for animal collisions minus your deductible and is usually treated as a not-at-fault claim, so it has little effect on your rates. Living in Washington gives us access to some of the
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An insurance deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket for a covered loss before your insurer pays the rest. Choosing the right one balances premium against risk: a higher deductible lowers your premium but raises out-of-pocket costs at claim time. Pick a deductible you could comfortably pay from your emergency fund, and remember
In Washington, you can legally tint only the top 6 inches of your front windshield with non-reflective tint (no red, yellow, or amber), a 2011 rule that keeps the driver’s view unobstructed. Side and rear windows have their own light-transmission limits. Legal tint doesn’t affect car insurance, but tickets for illegal tint can — separate
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Yes, you can be ticketed for a cracked windshield in Washington if the crack obstructs your view — state law requires windshields to be unobstructed, and federal rules limit cracks to under 3/4 inch. Comprehensive insurance (not liability) typically pays for a rock chip or crack — the same coverage that pays for hitting a
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Filing an auto insurance claim in Washington means asking your insurer to help pay for repairs after an accident — you report when, where, and how the damage happened and who was involved. You generally have up to three years to file, but sooner is better. For minor damage under $1,000 it’s often wiser to
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