You need
to buy auto insurance as soon as you buy a new car or want to switch to new
insurer, but getting cheap insurance rates are not easy all the time. Many
people are currently paying higher premiums because of lack of knowledge about
hoe to reduce rates.
There is
no certainty that your insurer provides the best rates, because rates can be
varied insurer to insurer. This post shows few ideas and following these you
must lower your premiums.
The main
approach to getting cheaper insurance quotes is asking about discount. Many
companies offer discount on insurance policy based on several conditions like
young drivers with scores, drivers who have completed driving safety courses,
or good driving records.
Many
companies have started to offer discount on how many miles the drivers drive
each day. This idea is called pay as you go. To get this discount driver must
report driving speed, number of hard stops and miles per day. Some drivers who
are willing to get this discount can allow the insurer to track the
performance. Insurers have premium discount to such drivers who allow tracking
the performance of their vehicles.
Car insurance rates partly depend on the vehicle you drive. The vehicles which have
high risk of crash are usually having higher rates, so be sure to check the
crash test rating before you are going to buy any vehicle. To check auto crash
rating you can visit The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and buy low
crash rating vehicles. Your family will be in safer vehicle and also you
will get lower rates.
Having
safety devices in your vehicle is another factor to get lower rates. At first
ask your agent that on which safety devices the companies will provide discount
or lower you premiums then buy these devices and install them before applying
for insurance quotes.
The smart
drivers try to insure other assets under same company and because of this trick
the company offers a significant amount of discount and lower policy rates. You
can save 10% - 15% on total insurance cost if you consider insuring vehicles
and home with same company.
Auto
insurance companies advertise bundle of discount and you will be easily
confused because everyone is attractive, if you apply these tips you will lower
your rates but keep in mind that lowering rates is not enough and can be
disastrous if you have to bear the expenses out of your pocket because of
limiting the coverage and getting high discount. So consider every aspect
carefully while trying to lower insurance rates.