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Save Money On Car Insurance Today

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Wouldn’t you hate to find out that your neighbor paid $60,000 for an enormous, beautiful Victorian, while you paid $200,000 for your lousy 1970s bungalow? What if you went to the supermarket and paid $50 for a loaf of bread, while the person behind you paid just $2? That’s what it is like in the unscrupulous world of car insurance, where providers are largely allowed to make their own laws regarding how premiums are tabulated. Knowing how to shop for insurance can be the difference between paying $585 a year or over $2,000.

Steps To Reducing Car Insurance Rates

1. Shop Around. Our website lets you browse quotes from multiple car insurance companies in just minutes.

2. Reduce Coverage. Sometimes it’s better to have lower collision on old cars that are already paid off.

3. Increase Deductible. By agreeing to pay more in the event of an accident, your annual premium will go down.

4. Bundle Insurance. Why not get your life, homeowner’s and auto insurances all through the same company to save?

5. Buy Smart. If you’re in the market for a new car, buy one with high safety and security ratings for a lower rate.

Shopping For Cars

If you’re driving an old beater and you’re in the market for a new car, you might end up paying more or less. You could pay more because your car will cost more to repair or replace in an accident. Yet, you could pay less because your car may have new safety and security features that help you save. Keep in mind that expensive sports cars with high horsepower and large engines represent a risk factor to insurers, so these vehicles will be costlier to insure. Check The Highway Data Loss Institute to see how your car ranks for insurance losses, as car insurance companies look at these numbers.

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Save Money on Car Insurance Once Vehicle is Paid Off

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

If you took out a loan to pay for your car, the lender probably required you have a certain level of insurance coverage in place as a condition of getting financing. The lender wants to protect its interests by making sure that the amount of the outstanding loan is covered if the car is totaled in an accident.

Most states require that vehicle owners have bodily injury liability coverage in place.
Whether the car has an outstanding loan or not, owners must have at least the minimum level of coverage in place. This insurance protects the occupants of the other vehicle and pays for their medical bills and other expenses incurred after an accident.

Once the vehicle is paid off, the owner can consider the level of coverage he or she has in place. The level of protection the lender insisted on may be higher than the minimum level of coverage required by the state where the driver lives. When the financial obligation to make payments on the car stops, the owner can reconsider the level of coverage he or she has in place.

By this point, the car is older and is less costly to replace. The level of collision and comprehensive coverage could be reduced, which would save the owner some money on its cost. The owner may determine that he or she can pay for repair costs themselves and drop the collision coverage altogether.

Save on Car Insurance by Paying in Full

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

To keep car insurance costs down, it pays to shop around for coverage and do your homework to make sure you are getting all the discounts you are entitled to. Another way to save money on car insurance coverage is to pay the amount owing for coverage in full.

While it may be convenient to pay for your premium monthly, the insurance company may charge extra for the privilege. When you ask for a quote for coverage, be sure to ask about payment options and if you can get a better rate if you pay for six or 12 months at a time. If the company provides you with a rate for monthly payments, multiply it by 12 to see if you are being charged extra fees for this payment option.

If you are able to pay the full amount, ask if the insurance company is prepared to offer a discount for paying in full. In some cases, paying the full cost will give you an additional 10 percent off the cost of your car insurance coverage – along with any other discounts you would qualify for.

Not all car insurance customers have the means to pay for their coverage at once. For them, paying monthly is easier on their budget. They can still ask about other discounts they may be entitled to as a strategy for keeping the cost of car insurance affordable.

Your Chosen Occupation May Help to Save You Money on Car Insurance

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

When you apply for car insurance coverage, the company looks at general numbers, as well as your individual driving history to determine whether you are a risky prospect to insure. The higher the risk you are deemed to present, the further into your pocket you are going to have to dig to get the protection you need and must legally have in place to operate a motor vehicle.

The insurance company is interested in finding out what kind of work you do. They are not asking the question out of idle curiosity, though: insurance companies collect all kinds of statistics to help them when they are determining rates, and they know that people who work in certain types of jobs are less likely to be involved in an accident.

For example, engineers are considered a low-risk profession for car accidents. Perhaps because they need to be very precise in their work the insurance companies consider them to be less risky to insure than people who work in other types of jobs. Whatever the reason, a person who works in this field may be able to get a break on his or her insurance coverage.

To find out whether your choice of occupation qualifies you for a break on your insurance coverage, contact your insurance company or independent agent. Not all insurers will offer a discount based on occupation, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.