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Michelle Ballestrasse

Expert Insurance Writer
Michelle Ballestrasse is an insurance writer with over eight years of publishing industry experience. Michelle’s writing spans a variety of industries, including insurance, finance, music, automotive, and real estate. Michelle has written over 200 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state-specific bill of sale requirements to in-depth guides into popular vehicles.
Before joining Jerry, Michelle worked as a freelance gaming journalist for Screen Rant, a content writer for Entefy, and content editor at Vaco.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Car loans
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    Education
    • M.A., Creative Writing, University of Leeds
    • B.A., Creative Writing, San Jose State University
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    Credentials
    • Certificate, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, San Francisco State University, 2021

Latest Articles by Michelle Ballestrasse

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Ohio Bill of Sale

A bill of sale is not required to sell a car in Ohio, but if you decide to draft one, it should include information about the car, buyer, and seller.
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Pennsylvania Bill of Sale

Pennsylvania does not require a bill of sale when a car is privately purchased, but drafting one is a smart move.
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Oklahoma Bill of Sale

You don’t need a bill of sale to buy a car in Oklahoma, but you need a document called a Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price to sell one.

Latest Answers by Michelle Ballestrasse

How long should you let clear coat dry before driving?
I just repainted my car. I finished the job with a layer of clear coat to protect it from fading. But I’m still a bit worried about driving it—I don’t want anything to happen that would force me to start over because painting it took a lot of effort and money. How long does clear coat take to fully cure?
What's the 2007 Mustang GT’s 0 to 60 time?
I’ve been reading up on Mustangs, and I’m not quite sure about the 0-60 time for the 2007 GT. A few of the results seem inconsistent. Has the 2007 Mustang GT been tested for 0-60, and how fast was it?
What is the 2006 Mustang GT 0 to 60 time?
I feel like Mustangs have been getting a bad reputation in recent years. My friends argue with me about it, but I still think Mustangs are great cars, and they’re still fast. I’ve been wanting a used one, and I found a 2006 GT. What’s the 0-60 time on that, so I can show my friends what’s up?