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Maxine Boyko

Expert Insurance Writer
Maxine Boyko is an insurance writer with over five years of experience researching and writing for regulatory compliance and product marketing companies. Maxine’s mission is to help car owners better understand the inner workings of their vehicles by providing straightforward, simple explanations of otherwise-complicated aspects of car ownership and maintenance. Maxine has written over 350 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state driving regulations to model-specific maintenance issues.
Before joining Jerry, Maxine spent five years in the food and beverage manufacturing industry while working on a B.A. in psychology.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
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    Education
    • B.A., Psychology, Villanova University

Latest Articles by Maxine Boyko

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Gap Insurance in Texas

Gap insurance is not mandatory in Texas but will cover the gap between your insurance payout and car loan balance if your vehicle is totaled.
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All about Non-Owner Car Insurance in Washington

A Washington non-owner auto insurance policy can provide liability protection and prevent coverage gaps if you don’t own a car.
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All about Non-Owner Car Insurance in Oregon

An Oregon non-owner car insurance policy provides liability protection and helps prevent a lapse in insurance coverage if you don’t own a vehicle.

Latest Answers by Maxine Boyko

How many miles can you drive on one gallon of gasoline?
I’m trying to save on fuel, and I’m worried that I’m not getting enough out of a full tank. In general, how many miles can you drive on a gallon of gasoline?
How do you fix a loose car side mirror?
My side mirror has started wobbling a bit when I drive. It’s not anywhere near falling off, but it is annoying. How do I tighten it?
Can cops legally run license plates while driving?
I was stopped at a red light the other day, and when I looked in the rear-view mirror, the cop behind me was looking at my license plate while typing into her computer. Are cops allowed to run license plates while they drive?