Great Auto Insurance Tips You Should Check Out!

 

 

As you probably know if you've ever looked for auto insurance before, it can be difficult to know which company, and what policy to choose to fit your needs. Many companies are untrustworthy, and others charge way more than they should. In addition there are common mistakes that individual's make that affect their premiums. Read on for tips and tricks for weeding out the good from the bad.

 

 

To save money on car insurance, consider setting a higher deductible of what you would pay out of pocket, in the event of an accident. The insurance company prices policies based on what they expect to pay out if you make a claim and reducing that amount, translates to lower premiums for you.

 

Check out your actual insurance costs before heading to the car dealership. Different types of cars carry different premium amounts. Check with your agent on the types and models of cars you are looking at to see which one makes the most financial sense. Being armed with this information at the car lot, will help you make a better deal.

 

Ask the people you know for a recommendation. Everyone who drives has insurance, and many of them have had both good and bad experiences with different companies. Ask them which company they use, and why. You may find that your friends have found better deals at a company you wouldn't have thought to look at.

 

Get your insurance quote before you buy a vehicle. This way, you will know in advance how much everything will cost altogether. Find out if buying a slightly different car will change your rates. Every little bit helps, and if you can walk away with a car that has lower rates, you would want to do so.

 

Do not try to claim your car is worth more than it really is. It's tempting to think that in case of an accident you might end up with a check larger enough to go out and buy that luxury car you've always wanted. It doesn't work though because insurance companies only pay the fair market worth of your car, not what you claimed it was worth.

 

If you are short of funds and desperate to reduce your insurance premiums, remember you can always raise your deductible to lower your insurance's cost. This is something of a last-ditch maneuver, though, because the higher your deductible is the less useful your insurance policy is. With a high deductible you will end up paying for minor damages entirely out of your own pocket.

 

To get the best price on your auto insurance policy, make sure that the one you currently have includes correct information about your vehicle. Double check the listed age and make of your car and look to see that the mileage they have is right. Make sure that any special circumstances, such as a short drive to work, are mentioned.

 

If you recently got married, providing that you and your spouse have the same carrier, you may want to consider combining your spouse's policy with yours or vice versa. Doing so can net you significant savings because you will be lumping two individual policies into one multi-vehicle policy, on which many carriers offers a discount.

 

It might be a good idea for you to buy a used car if you are a new driver or someone that does not drive particularly well. Insurance companies view used cars as much less of a liability so the majority of the time they will charge you premiums that are much less than those that they charge new car owners.

 

Carefully examine any extra options included in your auto insurance premium, because you may not need all of them. One of the most common additional options you might be paying for is roadside assistance. If are already a member of an automobile club that offers roadside assistance, you can drop this option from your insurance plan and save some money every month.

 

When dealing with an auto insurance claim, always keep all of the information related to the claim with you at all times, in a pocket or a purse. Claim settlements are often slowed down by the client not having information handy with the insurance company contacts them, meaning they'll have to wait until that evening to get things moving.

 

Call your auto insurance company and ask for a comprehensive list of all of the discounts they offer. Go down the list and determine if you are getting as many of them as you can. For example, you might be able to save a significant amount by taking a free defensive driving course or by reporting a co-habiting partner.

 

With a little foresight, you can avoid common mistakes that can cause people to pay higher premiums than necessary or end up with inadequate cover. As you can see, once you are armed with some of these facts and suggestions, it is a lot easier to get what you need. You may also be able to save some money in the process.