Sunday, August 23, 2009

Auto Insurance Rate -- Factors That Shape It

By Chimezirim Odimba

Are you interested in proven steps to enjoy cheap rates for coverage that won't put you in trouble later? Then read through and apply the following highly effective time-tested tips for getting better rates...

It might seem unfair to most people but your credit rating does affect you rate. Insurers who use it as one of the factors that determine what a person pays say that there is a relationship between the two. They maintain that experience and statistics show that a poor credit rating means irresponsibility which also plays out behind wheels.

Join a car pool if it makes sense in your situation and you'll be eligible for a discount. The simple reason for this is that it reduces your mileage. You'll pay less in direct proportion to how much carpooling reduces your total mileage.

Using your parents' car insurance policy is another option for you an under twenty five. Your parents certainly belong to a better risk age group.

To take advantage of this though, you will have to live with your parents and also have the car registered in their name. This means that by law they own the car. If the benefits of "independence" outweigh your car insurance savings then this is certainly not alternative for you.

Get Your Free Auto Insurance Quotes Now And Save!

Ask your agent personally about all the discounts possible with with your preferred insurance provider. There's a possibility that your agent has left one or two out. You will discover only by telling your agent that you want to be sure you have been informed about every discount there is. Don't be shocked if you discover some that you have not heard of.

A simple but effective way of reducing your premium is by authorizing an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer). This authorizes your bank to credit your insurance provider with your payments automatically until you advise to the contrary. This brings down administrative costs like those involved in sending payment notices. The insurance carrier gives you part of what they save by reducing your rates.

You can see savings of hundreds of dollars on your auto insurance policy by requesting for insurance quotes from quote sites. The best method is to visit not less than five quotes sites and making sure that you input the same (correct) information about yourself.

I advise that you use a minimum of five quotes sites since that will ensure you do not miss out offers not carried by the other sites. This provides you a broader basis for doing better comparisons thereby increasing your chances of realizing more savings.