Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tips to save on Auto Insurance

Now a day our expenditure on insurance policies is increasingly increasing. We tend to spend more on these policies than on ourselves. Such policies are similarly necessary as our food, clothes and water. But at times we tend to pay blindly huge premiums on these policies especially on auto insurance.



The amount of premium we pay on auto insurance depends on several factors. It depends upon:

Your age

Your driving record

Where you live

The risk factors

The make and age of car



Auto Insurance is necessary because if good luck is not in your side and you are involved in auto accident or theft of the car for fault of yours. It will definitely help you to take out of this financial mess. Thus there is no use in canceling your auto coverage, in fact you should find out way in which you can have extensive coverage at lower cost.

  • There are different insurance policies available in the market. So it is initially important for you to do comparison shop and find the best policy. Auto insurance premium differ from company to company and between online payments and payment at offices or by mail.

  • Paying higher deductible always lower you premium. Thus you should find out how much large deductible you can pay out of your pocket.

  • Having a good credit score and report is helpful in lowering you premium amount.


  • Opting for eco friendly car also reduces your amount of premium.

  • By keeping your mileage low you can qualify for a low mileage discount. To qualify for this discount you need to use public transport or do walking for near by location.

  • Vehicle meant for personal use attract lower premium than that which is used for business related travels.

  • A group auto policy is one of the easiest ways to curtail your premium cost. You should opt for policy that should cover the all vehicle owned by family.

  • Membership to particular club or organization also makes you eligible for discounts on an auto insurance policy.

  • Maintaining a good record of driving for 3 years also lowers you premium rate.

  • Taking policy from same provider from whom your family had already taken health, life and home policy also lower your premium amount.

Thus instead of moaning and groaning for higher premium you should try to reduce your auto insurance premium by keeping in mind the above recommendations.

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