The Philadelphia Inquirer Consumer Watch column
As it PA November last year, Gary Lewis has tried to resume his life on track. But his concerns do not contain conducting its registration or car insurance costs.
At 51, Lewis was behind the wheel most of his life. His latest accident and speeding ticket, both in the 70 years, were the memories fade. Motor insurance cost him $ 475 a year in Hagerstown, Md., and he did not anticipate something else, when he pleaded for reporting to Gettysburg.
His agent has bad news: The political price was $ 2000. And it was a new company. His former refused to cover it here.
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