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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Inexpensive Car Insurance? Use These

By Chimezirim Odimba

Everyone in their right mind would be very glad to find a way of enjoying affordable rates provided such a way won't downgrade the quality of coverage they enjoy. You'll find a good number of useful tips in this write-up...

1. A multi-policy discount is one sure way to lower your total insurance spend. That's, for example, if you buy your auto insurance policy from the same provider that covers your homeowners' insurance.

However, you must be careful because that an insurance provider offered you great rates for one policy does NOT suggest they will for another policy. Shopping around for quotes and comparing them with savings you'd make are very recommended steps. Once you do this, you'll not be guessing as you choose which to do since you know for sure which saves you more.

2. Remaining claims-free will make you eligible a good discount. But take note that not all insurance companies give this discount.

If your insurance agent tells you that they don't offer this discount make it clear that you'll switch to another insurer. With this type of driving record locating a much better rate is definitely quite easy since policy holders who stay claims free are every insurance provider's dream.

And, believe it or not, your insurer is likely to have a rethink if they discover you are quite serious about leaving.

3. Folks who because of their scope of understanding buy either collision or comprehensive coverage or both for an old vehicle that isn't considered a classic are simply spending a lot more than should. A vehicle's Kelly Blue Book value at point of filing claims (and not the value of the car when you bought it) is what determines what you'll get from your insurer. So even if you've paid your premiums without default for years but the Kelly Blue Book value says your vehicle has zero value, you'll get nothing from the insurer and they'll be totally covered by the law.

So, stop wasting your money. Once a car becomes old, discontinue collision and comprehensive coverage types on it. Doing this will cut down your costs and not put you at risk at the same time.

4. Move up your deductible and you'll get better rates. The recommended strategy is to select the highest deductible that you can pay with a measure of ease.

Just take note that this is what you would have to provide if you file a claim.

5. Your rate is seriously influenced by your total mileage. Therefore do all within your power to NOT drive your vehicle wherever there is a viable alternative. This is especially true for those of us who stay in cities with modern mass transit networks.

Carpooling is equally another great way of cutting down your mileage.

6. Under-25 drivers pay really expensive rates. If you fall into this age group you can get lower rates if you keep getting good grades at school.

To enjoy this, however, you must maintain at least a "B" grade. For students who make themselves eligible, you can get discounts of about 5%. Reckless under-25 drivers are not likely to keep getting excellent grades.

7. Make out some time to visit not less than 5 insurance quotes sites that return quotes on auto insurance policies. Doing this should take you around 25 minutes.

As you visit each site, make sure you input the same information. Doing otherwise will return misleading results. After you've received your auto insurance quotes, compare them to see which serves your interest best both in price and value. - 23211

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