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Getting Discounts From Your Auto Insurance Company
By: Stu Pearson
Let’s face it an auto insurance company is a business that is created to make a
profit and if we are not careful we might end up paying super high premium rates
when we could have paid much lower premiums if we only did some research.
Here is a list that I hope will help car owners in lowering their premium rates:
• Safety devices against car thieves
Who would ever think that theft devices are valuable not only in guarding your
car against thieves, but also in lowering your premium? Theft devices come in
various types. Some are automatic while some need to be manually operated. All
these theft devices provide extra premium discounts. In some states window
sketching may also be a source of additional premium discounts.
• Multiple car discount
Let us say that you have two cars (for the sake of the illustration) that you
want to insure with an auto insurance company. Usually you have to pay separate
premiums but did you know that you could actually save a great deal on the
premium that you will be paying for your second car? How? Consult your insurance
agent to help you.
• Choose Yearly Renewable Auto Insurance Policies
Purchasing a yearly auto insurance policy will provide you with greater savings
since the premium rate is fixed for one year compared to buying a six-month
policy which changes rates every six months. If you purchase a six-month policy
the premium you paid on your first semi-annual premium will not be the same as
your second annual premium payment. So instead of saving, you tend to pay more
for the same amount of benefits.
• Comprehensive storage coverage
The comprehensive storage coverage is ideal if you are thinking of storing your
car for a period of time. It is a great savings idea to keep only the
comprehensive coverage during the time you store your car since other coverage
will not be required. A car in the garage is unlikely to get into a collision
thus it will not require liability coverage.
• Mileage
The mileage that your car travels everyday has a significant effect on the
premium rate that you are to pay since the mileage will determine the particular
class in which your car belongs. Each class has a different premium rate.
• Organization affiliation
There are many auto insurance companies that offer a discount for being
affiliated with certain organizations. These organizations may range from credit
unions, college sororities and fraternities, or just having a certain credit
card may also earn you a considerable discount on your premium. To be sure, call
your service center and ask them for a list of the organization affiliations
that they accredit, the same goes with the credit cards.
• Defensive driving course
Some auto insurance companies provide considerable discounts simply by attending
defensive driving courses. For more details just check with your state insurance
commissioner or you insurance company to see if you qualify and also to inquire
on their accredited driving centers.
About the Author:
Stu Pearson has an interest in Finance & Technology. To access more articles on
auto insurance or for additional information and resources visit this auto
insurance companies related website.
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