Why More Car Owners Are Putting Their Keys in Aluminum Foil to Prevent Silent Thefts That Take SecondsModern car thieves are exploiting keyless entry systems through relay attacks, where signals from key fobs are intercepted and amplified to...
16 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Do traffic police have the right to jump in front of your Car or bike and snatch keys? Viral video tells what you can do in such casesTraffic challan rules: A viral video sparks debate on Indian drivers' rights as a legal expert clarifies that traffic police cannot forcefu...
11 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Third party premiums take the wheel in motor cover growthTP premiums rose 9.3% in FY26, compared with 9% growth in OD, taking overall motor insurance expansion to about 9% on an estimated base of ...
04 May, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Compulsory insurance explained: The hidden rules, types, and truth you must know nowCompulsory insurance is a legal rule that forces people or businesses to buy certain insurance. It mainly covers car, motorcycle, workers’ ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Goa trip gone wrong: Watch tourists drive Fortuner into sea, regret it moments laterReckless tourists drove their Toyota Fortuner into the sea in Goa, only for the vehicle to get stuck and require rescue by a JCB. The incid...
23 Mar, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Repeated car starting problems even after several service centre visits held as deficiency in service; owner wins Rs 4 lakh compensationA new diesel car owner won Rs 4 lakh compensation after his vehicle developed persistent electrical and battery issues within four months o...
21 Mar, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Why it is important to have third-party car insuranceDriving responsibly is crucial for safety, and third-party car insurance is mandatory in many countries, including India. Lacking this insu...
25 Sep, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
These car modification could void your insuranceIndian car owners are increasingly modifying their vehicles, but it's crucial to inform insurers about any changes to avoid potential issue...
19 Apr, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Latest third-party insurance premiums for cars, bikes as fixed by IRDAIAccording to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, anyone who owns or operates a motor vehicle in India must have third-party insurance coverage.
19 Nov, 2022, 01.28 PM IST
Madras HC's bumper-to-bumper insurance order intent laudable, can be challenged"It is patently untenable order and would not stand legal scrutiny if the vehicle makers or any other aggrieved party goes on appeal," D. V...
27 Aug, 2021, 03.47 PM IST
Can you claim motor insurance before getting permanent registration number for your car?Sometimes you can even see A/F, which means "applied for", written on a vehicle's number plate indicating that the vehicle in question has ...
03 May, 2019, 10.29 AM IST
Long-term third party insurance: How will it impact youWhile the move will ensure compliance, the cost component will be steep for new vehicle buyers.
04 Sep, 2018, 12.28 PM IST
Is it worthwhile to purchase add-on covers in car insurance?Protecting a car with insurance coverage is mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The law states that all vehicles on Indian roads shou...
08 Dec, 2017, 02.45 PM IST
Unlocked car no grounds to reject theft claim, insurer made to payThe insurer rejected a car theft claim on the grounds that the driver left the vehicle unlocked. The consumer forum ordered it to pay Rs 5....
29 Sep, 2017, 11.00 AM IST
Planning to renew your car insurance? Here's why it's important to set the IDV correctlySettling for a lower insured declared value may keep the premium lower, but you may also end up with a lower claim amount.
23 Dec, 2016, 10.00 AM IST
- How & when to negotiate accident claims for your car!
Every car accident insurance claim starts with a car accident. If you are the owner of the car and want to claim for damages, you should re...
06 Oct, 2009, 12.22 PM IST
- Insurance Cos can't deny claims for violation of other laws
The National Consumer Commission has held that insurance companies, if the terms of the policy were not breached, cannot refuse to entertai...
04 Nov, 2007, 01.30 PM IST