Auto Insurance – Money-Saving Auto Insurance Discounts, Reductions And Special Rates
Auto insurance companies offer premium reductions, special insurance rates or discounts. These you should take advantage of to save even more on your auto insurance. Here are some of the premium reductions, special insurance rates or discounts that you can avail of.
a. Low mileage discounts
The shorter the distance you drive, the lesser your premiums will be. The average distance you drive annually is the basis for the calculation of your premium. How far you commute from and to work or school, whether for personal or business use, determines your vehicle use and your daily exposure to risks.
b. Good student discounts
Students who are currently enrolled and have good grades receive a discount on auto insurance. Many insurance companies offer “Good Student” discounts for young drivers who maintain a “B” (or 3.0) or above “B” average. Discounts are also offered to those family members who are attending school away from home.
c. Multi-car discounts
You can reduce your premium by insuring two or more vehicles in one policy.
d. Other policies
Other policies include life insurance policy or homeowner’s insurance policy. You can avail of discounts or reduce your premium by insuring both your home and vehicle in one company. As many insurance companies offer discounts for clients with more than one policy.
e. The safe vehicle discount
Many insurance companies offer discounts for anti-theft devices installed on your vehicle, like alarms and anti-lock brakes, as well as various safety devices, such as airbags and factory-installed mechanical seatbelts. Installing these devices can earn you discounts.
f. Age – Being at least 25 years old
Auto insurance premiums tend to be lower once a driver turns 25 years old. This may be because the driver’s rates are calculated in a different driver class. Risk assessors have determined that drivers below 25 years old are inexperience driver and immature so is more accident prone. So as the person becomes more responsible the risk of at-fault accident decreases.
g. The good driver discount
Most insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who have completed a driver’s training course. Drivers who have not had accidents or received tickets in the last 3-5 years are also offered discounts. Avoiding traffic tickets and accidents can greatly increase your premiums. The insurance company could also cancel your insurance policy on your next renewal because of these.
h. Avoiding installment fees
Most insurance companies charge service fees for installment payments. So instead of monthly, you can save on premium if you pay 6 months of your auto insurance premium in advance. Buying a 12-month policy can save you even more.
i. Prior insurance
Some insurance companies offer discounts to those who have been continuously insured for the last 6 months or more.
j. Good credit score
Insurance companies generally adjust rates by judging your risk, so a good credit standing can lower your rate.
k. Car pooling and use of public transportation
Some insurance companies offer carpooling, as well as public transportation discounts. Logic says that the more you use car pooling and public transportation, the less you drive your vehicle. And the less you drive, the less likely you are to have an accident.
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