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Nine Ways To Save Money on Your Auto Insurance
1. Comparison Shop.
Auto insurance coverage can differ by hundreds of dollars
from company to company, so shop around. You can save on your
auto insurance costs by buying only the coverage that you
need most. Call your state insurance department or ask your
friends or for ideas about companies and auto insurance agents
to contact. At minimum, get three different quotes. Price
isn't the only thing to consider. The insurer you select should
offer both fair prices and excellent service. This may cost
a bit more, but provides added convenience. Talk to a number
of insurers to get a feeling for the quality of their service.
Find out what they would do to lower your costs.
2. Increase Deductibles.
Deductible is what you pay before you make a claim. Increase
deductible on collision and comprehensive (fire and theft)
coverage. By increasing your deductible from $200 to $500,
you could reduce your collision and comprehensive costs by
15% to 30%.
3. Eliminate Collision and/or Comprehensive
Coverage on Older Cars.
If your car is worth $1000 or less consider eliminating Collision
or Comprehensive with your auto insurance.
4. Buy a "Low Profile" Car.
Some thieves have a penchant for some types of cars. Check
the insurance costs for the make and model your intending
to buy. The more expensive to repair or are a favorite for
thieves have higher auto insurance costs.
5. Low Mileage Discounts.
Auto insurance companies offer discounts to motorists who
drive less than a prearranged number of miles a year.
6. Consider Insurance Cost When Making a Move.
Auto insurance costs are lower in rural communities and higher
in cities where there is more traffic congestion.
7. Find out about Automatic Seat Belt or Airbag
Discounts.
If your car is equipped with airbags or automatic seat belts
you may be eligible for lower auto insurance rates.
8. If Your Car is Equipped with Anti-Lock
Brakes.
Stopping your car in an emergency with anti-lock brakes is
safer. Some states and auto insurance companies give discounts
for cars equipped with them.
9. Special Discounts.
Often auto insurance companies offer special discounts for
those who have completed a driver training course, if your
over 50, have good grades, anti-thief devices or more than
one car insured with the same company.
About The Author:
Ron Sward is a successful author and the publisher
of http://www.1st-AAA-insurance-mall.com. Mr. Sward is a successful
realtor with extensive knowledge in the insurance industry.