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

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Mercury Mechanical Protection offers affordable mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) with a choice of plans. Unlike many other MBI providers, Mercury offers an exclusionary plan with nearly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some consumers are turning to home warranties to replace the mechanical breakdown endorsement on a home insurance policy.

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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 ...

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 ...