Car insurance costs an average of $6,170 a year for two parents and a 16-year-old. That’s an increase of $3,211 per year over ...

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Car insurance didn't always come standard with a set of keys. What started as a niche product in the early days of motoring has become a legal and financial necessity for nearly every U.S. driver.