Free Money Saving Auto Insurance Tips
By Tim Gorman
Our money saving auto insurance tips were written
for one reason - To Save You Money on your next auto
insurance policy. Since in most states you are
required by law to purchase a minimum amount of
liability coverage we've looked for ways to save you
money. Additionally many people want more than just
the bare minimum in order to provide themselves with
adequate protection.
The top two biggest money saving auto insurance
tips are to first shop around. There are numerous
providers of insurance and generally speaking you
can save a great deal of money on your policy if you
take the time to find the right provider.
The second biggest tip to lower your rates is to
simply raise your deductable. In some cases you can
reduce your annual premium by 10 percent or more if
you increase your deductible by a few hundred
dollars. USE CAUTION HERE: You want to make sure you
can actually afford the amount that you raise your
deductible to or you're no better off then before.
Additional tips include eliminating certain types
of coverage from your current policy and reducing
the amount of coverage you currently have. Generally
this is up to each individual based on thier needs,
wants and desires. You may want to consult an
insurance agent before making any drastic changes to
your current policy.
Other factors raising the cost of your policy
include the amount of mileage you drive annually and
the type of vehicle you own and operate.
Did you also know that where you live can
determine rates and keeping your car in a garage can
lower your rates. Cars parked in garages are less
likely to be stolen, vandalized, or struck by other
vehicles. Using a garage to store your car may
entitle you to a slight premium reduction.
If you have multiple cars and drivers then you
could qualify for a multifamily discount. Sometimes
your children's insurance premium can be lowered
based on their school grade point average.
Other discounts may be available if you meet
certain criteria. Examples may include discounts for
taking a defensive driving course, being a AAA
member or staying with the same auto insurance
company for a number of years. These discounts vary
by company.
Finally try using an anti-theft device. This
helps to reduce your insurance cost.
Thanks for taking the time to read our money
saving auto insurance tips. We hope our free tips
and save you some of your hard earned cash.