Thursday, March 5, 2009

Low Cost Auto Insurance

By Candy Jameson

There is no denying the fact that we are riding the recession bandwagon. Everyday we are reminded of it when we turn on the TV, go online, and on the paper. Yes,a lot of people yearn for happier economic times, but the sooner we can pull ourselves up, the faster we can adapt and better position ourselves to save more money and reduce how much we spend, especially when it comes to our auto insurance bills. Today, we will be giving you some effective tips to save some much needed dollars on your insurance costs.

Reducing Risk Profile

There are many factors that can contribute to how your premiums fluctuate over the years, age, gender, and, to some extent, where you live, are mostly considered non-controllable factors. Your driving habits, credit score, the kind of car you drive, how many miles you drive, and how many people you add under your policy are just some of the things that you do have control over, So keeping a good driving and credit record, minimizing your annual mileage to less than 15,000 miles, parking your car inside a garage at night, not filing claims (until absolutely necessary) and adhering to traffic rules are one of the best ways to reduce how risky you are to the auto insurance agents or company\\\'s eyes.

Maximize Your Savings

Discounts are one of the most effective ways to reduce costs, and there are plenty to choose from, depending on what you\\\'re eligible for. Some of the most common are: Defensive Driving Discounts, for taking such classes, Incentives for installing additional safety and security mechanisms on your car, minimizing the frequency that you use your car, switching to an older, less expensive car, choosing to pay annually instead of monthly, putting all of your insurance needs (home or renters, car, life etc.) under one company, and keeping continuous insurance coverage can significantly help reduce your insurance costs and will eventually make cheaper auto insurance rate.

Don\\\'t forget to shop around, prices among auto insurance companies can vary greatly and can mean the difference of hundreds, even thousands, of dollars saved or spent annually. The Web is one of the best places to find low cost insurance coverage.

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