Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Really Cheap Auto Insurance

By Mel Alison

Everyone needs to save money, and getting really cheap auto insurance is one way to do it. Most people don't realize this isn't impossible, or even as hard as it might seem.

Auto insurance companies may offer low premiums for various reasons. One of the most common ideas to save money is raise their deductibles. Your deductible is the amount you'll have to pay in case of damages. If your deductible is $1000, that means you'll pay the first $1000 on repairs before the insurance company kicks in.

If you can live with a higher deductible, you will have the benefit of paying a lower monthly premium. You can reduce it further still with an anti-theft device, such as a lo-jack. Even a passive alarm can get you a benefit reduction.

If your family has more than one car, you are probably eligible for a multi-car discount. Of course, there's the obvious idea of purchasing the minimum coverage on a second or third vehicle, especially if one car is the "primary" vehicle.

Some insurers have discounts for certain professions and organizations. Members of law enforcement are usually eligible for this discount, as are certain medical professionals. Make sure to ask your insurance company what discounts they have available for groups or organizations.

You may also be able to receive a discounted rate if you attend a defensive driving course. Teenage drivers can receive sizable discounts by participating in driver education classes; if they maintain an excellent academic record, they will likely also qualify for a good student discount.

Really auto insurance is not an impossibility. Follow through with these tips look into all of the many resources available to you on the internet. This will give you a great start towards lowering your premiums and putting extra money in your pocket!

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