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Mary Cahill

Expert Insurance Writer
Mary Cahill is an insurance writer specializing in general automotive knowledge and insurance and finance topics. Mary produces informative and useful content to help car owners make smart choices when buying cars and car insurance. She has written over 700 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state driving laws to EV supercharger locations across the states.
Before joining Jerry, Mary authored two novels while working as a case manager at the United Way.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Automotive news
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    Education
    • Drexel University, Playwriting and Screenwriting
    • Full Sail University, Communication and Media Studies
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    • UX Foundations: Content Strategy

Latest Articles by Mary Cahill

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Can Another State Suspend Your Driver’s License?

If you commit a serious violation such as a DUI or reckless driving out of state, you can have your license suspended in that state as well as your home state.
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Is Your License Suspended Immediately After a DUI?

Each state’s policies on license suspension following a DUI arrest varies, but you may face a suspension between 10 and 40 days after your arrest date.
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How Travelers’ Accident Forgiveness Actually Works

Travelers offers accident forgiveness and minor violation forgiveness as part of their optional Responsible Driver Plan.

Latest Answers by Mary Cahill

Where is the 1994 Toyota Celica OBD port location?
I want to diagnose an old 1994 Toyota Celica so that I can figure out what replacement parts I’ll need for repairs. Problem is, I can’t find the plug for the OBD code reader. Where is it?
Where is the 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser OBD port located?
I started helping a friend fix up an old Toyota Land Cruiser but we can’t locate the OBD port to diagnose its engine issues. Where is it?
Where is the 1994 Mazda Miata OBD II port location?
I’ve got an old ‘94 Mazda Miata that I drive in the summer months and when I took it out of the garage today, the check engine light turned on. I want to have it diagnosed but I can’t find where to plug in the code reader.