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A Drive to Save: Saving money on auto insurance

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Owning a car is expensive. There’s the initial purchase of the car. Then there is maintenance, both routine and emergency. Don’t forget to add in the cost of gas. At least, when it comes to car insurance, there is some freedom of negotiation. Since car insurance is necessary for remaining on the road, and out of jail, it is perfectly acceptable to shop around before you buy. Here are some things you can do to save money on car insurance.

Practice safe driving. This may sound ridiculous, but it really can help your insurance premiums. Insurance companies will offer discounts for a clean driving record. If your driving record has some blemishes, don’t worry. Insurance companies will also offer discounts for driving records that show visible improvement. That means the fewer accidents and tickets you have, the lower the cost of your insurance will be.

Check your state laws. You can find out what kind of insurance your state requires in order for your vehicle to be legally drivable. While it may cut back on your coverage, it will save you money on your insurance bill. Just remember, your car will be legal to drive, but you may lose out if you are ever in an accident.

If you are a student driver, maintaining good grades is key. Just like a clean driving record, good grades will ensure a lower insurance premium. Along with this, some insurance companies will also lower your premiums if you voluntarily take safe driver courses. If you have established insurance with a company already, see what discounts they offer to lower your payments.

Some employment sectors are also eligible for discounts. There are companies that offer lower rates to members of the military, healthcare, and service industries. The internet may be the best place to start looking into what discounts may be available for you based on your employment.

Age matters. Companies charge different age groups different rates. Seniors may also get an additional discount. If you are a senior driver shopping for insurance, see what kind of discount you may be eligible for based on your age.
The best way to get the lowest insurance rate is to shop around. Take everything into consideration, and start talking to companies. Like so many other companies, you may get a better rate online. Either way,, always call and talk to someone at the company. People can give discounts and make offers that a computer system is not capable of doing. If the insurance company has a local office, pay them a visit. Do whatever you have to do to shop around and make sure that you get the best price possible. You also want to make sure you are happy with the insurance company and its policies. If the price is good, make sure you agree with the policies and guidelines that come with your quote before you sign on the dotted line. Be prepared to pay a deposit as well. Insurance companies usually require one.


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