This special report, released for the NAB Small Market Television Exchange, focuses on smaller markets and automotive spending habits, including types of vehicles and reasons for using particular dealerships.

Thanks to the internet, researching a car has never been easier. What used to take days, traveling from dealer to dealer, now takes minutes as potential purchasers cruise websites and forums to view details on new models, check dealer inventory and pricing, read reviews and even negotiate entire transactions.

While some things get better with age, other things can fall victim to inattention over time. Whether it’s because we’re strapped for time or simply not very interested in the subject, insurance often falls into the “I’ll deal with it later” bucket rather than landing at the top of our “to do” lists.