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Maxine Boyko

Expert Insurance Writer
Maxine Boyko is an insurance writer with over five years of experience researching and writing for regulatory compliance and product marketing companies. Maxine’s mission is to help car owners better understand the inner workings of their vehicles by providing straightforward, simple explanations of otherwise-complicated aspects of car ownership and maintenance. Maxine has written over 350 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state driving regulations to model-specific maintenance issues.
Before joining Jerry, Maxine spent five years in the food and beverage manufacturing industry while working on a B.A. in psychology.
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    • Car insurance
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    • B.A., Psychology, Villanova University

Latest Articles by Maxine Boyko

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The Most Common 2014 Jeep Compass Problems

Engine and transmission complaints leading to stalling and breakdowns and air bag deployment failure are two common 2014 Jeep Compass complaints.
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The Most Common 2021 Jeep Renegade Problems

Electrical issues, particularly with adaptive driving and safety systems, are the most common 2021 Jeep Renegade problems you should know about.
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What Does the Mercedes-Benz CPO Warranty Cover?

A Mercedes CPO warranty offers one additional year of coverage and unlimited miles for most vehicle parts and systems.

Latest Answers by Maxine Boyko

Is a 5-day driving course worth it?
I want to get my driver’s license as soon as possible, and my friend told me that a 5-day driving course could help. She wasn’t sure of the details, but I’m interested in learning the possible benefits of taking a “crash course.” Is it worth it or should I save my money and time?
What are the penalties for a fake insurance card in Maine?
My brother got his driver’s license a couple of years ago but my parents recently took him off of the family car insurance policy. He says it’s too expensive and he doesn’t want to pay for it, so he’s thinking about forging coverage. I’m hoping to talk him out of it. Can you tell me the penalties for a fake insurance card in Maine?
Do driving instructors get drug tested?
My driving instructor seems… off. I’m wondering if driving instructors get drug tested?