Saturday, September 12, 2009

Inexpensive Auto Insurance? Apply These

By Chimezirim Odimba

Everyone in their right mind would be really glad to discover a way to enjoy cheaper rates provided such a way won't negatively affect the quality of coverage they enjoy. Let's discuss several sure-fire ways of achieving just that...

1. A multi-policy discount is a proven way to bring down your total insurance cost. All you are expected to do to become eligible for this is to purchase your vehicle insurance policy from the same carrier which is handling, for example, your home insurance.

Howbeit, be informed that you might be better served if you buy your various policies from various providers who give you the lowest quotes for each policy. Getting quotes and comparing offers out there with what you'll save are very recommended steps. You'll be certain of the better choice in your case if you do this.

2. Policyholders who do NOT make claims for more than three years usually attract a discount for it. But don't be surprised if your insurance agent tells you your vehicle insurance carrier does not give this discount.

If your agent says that they don't offer this discount make it clear that you'll go to another insurer. As a matter of fact, you should leave them because you will almost always get a better deal somewhere else if you've maintained a claims-free status for this long.

And, believe it or not, your insurer is likely to shift grounds if they notice you're quite serious about switching.

3. If you maintain collision and/or comprehensive for an old vehicle that isn't a classic, then you are paying a lot more than you should. A vehicle's Kelly Blue Book value at the time of making claims (and not the price of the car when you bought it) is what controls what you'll get from your insurance provider. This means that not minding how much you've paid and the length of time you did, you may get NOT a dime if that book shows the car is not worth anything when you file a claim.

Do the smart thing and cut out both of them from your vehicle insurance policy. You will be saving much if you do this.

4. Choosing high deductibles is a proven step to land better rates. The recommended choice is the highest you can provide with some level of comfort.

Your insurer you to contribute this amount.

5. Take every opportunity to avoid driving your vehicle since it will bring down your mileage and, by consequence, your rate. This is particularly recommended for those of us who live in cities with modern mass transit systems.

Another good option for those who want to cut down their mileage is joining a car pool.

6. Under-25 drivers get very high rates. But for drivers who find themselves in this age range, having good grades at school will help you get better rates.

You need to maintain a grade point of not less than B to have this good student discount. This will slash off up to five percent from your rate if you make yourself eligible. Experience has proven to insurance carriers that what makes a student maintain excellent grades is a level of responsibility which also shows while driving. It's difficult to find reckless young drivers who keep getting wonderful grades.

7. You can save much money in auto insurance if you obtain and compare auto insurance quotes from insurance quotes sites. You'll make savings if you use only one quotes site. However, you will get better results by using at least five.

The plain logic in this is that you'll get many more auto insurance quotes from many more insurance companies. This raises your chances of getting better rates.