Once we hear that there is a recall, we always hope that it’s not going to affect us.  We just don’t want to go through the hassle of getting some fixed, replaced and taking the time to get it looked at.  Although, unfortunately Toyota has done a number that is affecting more than 3 millions cars.  These cars have a recall on them and need to be looked at once the people get the noticed.

If you drive a Toyota and you haven’t received the recall in the mail or have been contacted you probably don’t have to worry about all of this.  Although, just to make sure here is a list of some of the vehicles that have been recalled.

Toyota vehicles that have been recalled:

• Toyota Camry (2007-2010)
• Toyota Avalon (2005-2010)
• Toyota Prius (2004-2009)
• Toyota Tacoma (2005-2010)
• Toyota Tundra (2007-2010)
• Lexus ES350 (2007-2010)
• Lexus IS250 and IS350 (2006-2010)

As you can see, there are quite a few different cars that have been recalled.  These cars range from Toyota to the Lexus’.  If your vehicle falls into this list, you may want to contact a dealership and see if yours might need to be looked at.

So what’s the recall for?

There might be millions of vehicles that have been recalled (3.8 million to be exact), but to be honest, it’s something pretty simple.  What the company wants is for the drivers of the vehicles to simply take out the floor mats.  Why?  It is been said that they might get close to the accelerator and get stuck leaving the pedal to be pushed accidentally.  So, for now you will want to remove your floor mat in the driver’s seat until they come up with something that is going to solve the problem.  We’re not sure how long this is going to take.  Although, thankfully it’s something as simple as a floor mat and something that doesn’t affect how the car drives!

Once we get a new car we are pretty excited.  Just the feeling of driving something new, getting upgrades, new features and having something different to take care of is always fun at first.  Since this new expense is in our life, it is always a good idea to get some good auto insurance.  Without insurance, you may run into a lot of problems, and a lot of headaches.  If you’re thinking about taking the risk of not getting auto insurance, you’ll realize you’re missing out on a lot of benefits!

The Benefits and Reasons Why You Should Get Auto Insurance:

• Some auto insurance companies cover bodily injury liability.
• Collision coverage is also a benefit just in case you get into an accident.  Remember, it’s called an “accident” because you can’t plan for these things.
• It can also cover property damage liability.
• Helps cover medical payments due to coverage.
• It can also cover motorists that are either uninsured or under insured.
• If you wreck your car, you will be able to get it replaced in the condition that it was before the accident.
• You will be able to drive without having to worry about anything bad happening to you.  Simply because no matter what happens you will be covered.

Auto insurance is definitely something that you don’t want to put off getting.  It is what could save you a lot of money in the long run, and is something that has several benefits.  There are a ton of great auto insurance companies that you can work with.  For instance, AAA, State Farm, Progressive, Geico, Allstate, etc.  Each of these have great rates to choose from, and all have something great to offer their customers! So, start looking today, and find what auto insurance will work best for you and your family.

Are you looking for a family vehicle that will suite all of your needs?  If so, you should highly consider the Honda Odyssey. This van gets a good gas mileage, has many convenient features, and is one of a kind!

Honda Odyssey’s available: LX, EX, EX w/DVD, EX-L, EX-L w/DVD, EX-L w/DVD and Navigation System, Touring

Seating capacity : 8 people

MSRP: $26,805 – $40,755

Key features :

- Applies to certain models only:

• Power sliding doors
• Body-colored parking sensors
• Power tailgate
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• Bluetooth
• Honda DVD rear entertainment system
• Navigation system
• Theft deterrent system
• Rearview camera
• 2nd-row PlusOne seat
• 3-rd row MagicSeat
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Vehicle stability assist

Gas mileage : 17/25

Awards won : No awards yet

News articles:

• San Fransico Chronicle
• Honda Odyssey

Videos:

• Quick Drive
• Kelley Blue Book

So, you may have read below which cars are the worst to insure.  Insuring a vehicle is something that is thought about very little.  When someone gets ready to buy a new car, they often get so wrapped up in the excitement of other things.  We want the latest features, a great gas mileage, a nice body style, and a nice, new interior.

Choosing a car that we like, is different than thinking about a car that is practical and worth every penny.  There is a lot to think about when buying a new car.  First of all, it will probably be the second most expensive thing we’ll ever buy, and will be with us for a long time.  Therefore, there should be a lot of thought put into this decision.

What people don’t consider is what the insurance rates will be like.  It would be nice to get a new sports car, but is worth what you’ll pay in insurance rates?  Make sure you think about the pros and cons before you start to sign any of those papers!

10 Best Cars to Insure:

1. Buick Rendezvous
2. Pontiac Solstice
3. Buick Terraza
4. Honda Odyssey
5. Mazda MX-5 Miata
6. Subaru Outback
7. Ford Five Hundred
8. Volvo V70
9. Chrysler Town and Country
10. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Wow, you may be surprised as to which vehicles are known to be the “best” to insure.  There are several vehicles on the market, but according to IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), these vehicles really stuck out to be the best to insure.  There are multiple reasons for this.  Although, now I’m sure you can see why it is important to look at which vehicles are the worst and best to insure.

You will most likely be very surprised like I was as to which ones are known to be the best to insure.  Do your research, think things over, find out what your insurance will be like each month, and then go from there!

When it comes to picking out a new vehicle there is a lot to think about.  First of all, we want to make sure it is worth every penny, has the features we like, a gas mileage we’re satisfied with, and is something we’re satisfied with overall.  Buying a car will most likely be the second most expensive thing we’ll ever buy (after our house being number one.), therefore it is important to really do your research before you sign any papers.  That is a lot to look for in a car!  Although, what most people don’t consider when shopping for a new car is what the insurance will be like.

The cost to insure your vehicle is based on a lot of different things.  It could be how much your car is worth, how many problems your kind of car will have, how much it costs to fix the damages to your vehicle, etc.

So, before you start shopping for your “dream” car, or perhaps your next car, you may want to factor in what insurance will be like to insure your vehicle.  There are a lot of different vehicles that are known to be the “worst” to insure.  Do you fall into this top 10?

10 Worst Cars to Insure:

1. Subaru Impreza WRX
2. Scion tC
3. Hyundai Tiburon
4. Mercedes CLS Class 4Door
5. Suzuki Forenza
6. Honda Civic Si
7. Dodge Charger
8. Nissan 350z
9. Chevrolet Cobalt
10. Suzuki Reno

As you can see from above, there are a lot of different cars that made this top 10 worst vehicle list to insure.  There are multiple reasons for these cars to be on this list.  Not to mention, you can see that you’re not really “safe” with any automaker since the majority of these vehicles are made from different companies.  Your best bet is to do your research, and find a car that will be easy, and affordable to insure.