Can I submit a claim to my insurance for hitting a pothole and damaging the engine on my 2008 Toyota 4Runner?

"I rushed into a car loan for a Toyota RAV4. Now I pay 14.99% interest on a $14,000 loan. I'm upside-down on the loan, and I won't break even for around 30 months. What can I do to fix this issue?"

I currently carry the state minimums in California. I own a house, but don't have any other assets. Should I raise my coverage limits? Is there a better amount to carry?

"I'm either getting a Honda Civic Type R or a Toyota Supra as my first car. It'll be in my dad's name, but I'll be driving it. I'll be responsible for the insurance and gas. Which one will be cheaper?"

I took my car to the repair shop, using the money from my insurance company, but I'm not happy with the job they did. What are my options?

"I want to get a new car, but my 2010 Toyota RAV4 is still reliable. The car I want costs $28,000. I make $60,000, and, because I live at home, my monthly expenses are only $500. Should I sell my car and buy a new one?"

"I want to purchase a Toyota 4Runner for $12,000. I have $5,500 for a down payment and a credit score of 750. I currently make about $42,000 a year. Will I get approved for a car loan?"

"My credit score is 640, and I want to increase it. To do this, I was thinking of buying a used Toyota Corolla for about $7,000. I have $5,000 for a down payment, so I'd only need $2,000 for the loan. Should I do this to help boost my credit score?"

I'm 16 and an honor student. I'm going to be getting a new car. Would a Toyota Corolla or a Ford Focus be cheaper to insure?

"A dealership said I could finance a new Toyota Highlander with a trade-in and $1,000 down. Then I got a call that said the lender can't do the deal unless I put $2,000 down. I didn't want to negotiate, so I let the problem go. A month later, I get a letter saying my financing is canceled. Can an auto dealership do this?"

The dealership says I'll need to provide proof of insurance when I pick up my van. What would be a good company? Can I get insurance on the day that I'm able to pick up my van?

"I'm trying to figure out my auto insurance coverage and I don't know which limits to choose. Should I go with enough to cover my net worth or assets? How much would be enough to cover medical bills?"

My husband and I have a 2009 Toyota 4Runner. We've been told that we should keep full coverage on it. I feel like it's a waste of money based on the cost. We don't have a large amount of savings.

While I was looking at my Allstate policy, I noticed that the premium for my 2016 Toyota Camry is more than for my 2019 Toyota Camry. They both have the same coverage. How is this possible?

I want to finance a used 2019 Toyota Camry. I also want to protect myself financially in case the car is totaled. Would I be able to get loan/lease payoff coverage?

I'm buying a certified pre-owned Toyota 4Runner, and I have $5,000 to put down. My credit score is only about 660. The dealership wants to charge me 15% interest on a 60-month loan. Is this too high?

I am leasing a Toyota Sienna and it was hit in a parking lot. My insurance carrier is MetLife and I also have gap insurance. Who should I contact?

My sales rep at the dealership said that I got a really good deal and didn't need to buy gap insurance. Is this true? Should I assume that the value of my Corolla isn't going to depreciate below what I owe on my loan?

I owe $23,000 and have a 60-month loan. The dealership offered me gap coverage, but I declined based on the price. I got my finance paperwork and they are offering gap insurance to me for a lower rate. Should I add it?

I am 20 years old and my friends all pay $100 less than me for their insurance. I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla and did have an accident two years ago. I'm currently with State Farm and I don't know why I'm paying so much more.

I have liability insurance on my 4Runner. I'm thinking of adding collision, but I'm unsure about comprehensive. Do I really need it?

Right now, I drive about 50 miles a week, including work, errands, and social events. I still owe a few thousand on my Scion, so I need full coverage. However, I was thinking of lowering my limits to cut my $200-a-month insurance bill down.

I want to buy a 1995 Toyota Supra. Everywhere I look online, lenders won't provide loans for cars that old. Is there somewhere else I can get a loan for this vehicle?

"I need a cheap car to get to work and found this 2006 Toyota Camry. Other than the high mileage (120,000 miles), the car seems to be in good working order and the owner is only asking for $3,000. What do I need to do to get a loan for the car? "

I have both a Tacoma and a CX-5. The Tacoma cost $10,000 more to purchase than the CX-5, yet it's far cheaper to insure. Why would a vehicle that cost more be cheaper to insure, even if they both have full coverage?

"I’m 22, I’ve graduated from college, and I need a car for the daily commute to my new job. I’m not looking for anything fancy or large; I just want an affordable, reliable car. Which models do you recommend for someone buying their first car? "