In the market for new car insurance? Here are a few tips to follow:
1. Shop around
Although auto insurers use similar factors like age, driving history and location to calculate your car insurance costs, they weigh these factors differently. That’s why it’s important to compare rates.
2. Take advantage of car insurance discounts
Every insurance company offers special ways to save on your car insurance premium. To make sure you’re getting all the discounts you’re entitled to, check out your insurer’s discounts page and ask your agent to review your possible savings.
3. Drive safely
Speeding tickets, accidents and other traffic violations drive up car insurance premiums
4. Drop car insurance you don’t need
If your car is a clunker, it might be time to drop collision and comprehensive insurance, which pay for damage to your vehicle. But if you drop collision and comprehensive, remember to set aside the money you would have otherwise spent. Put it in a fund for car repairs.
5. Drive a car that’s cheap to insure
Before you buy your next car, compare car insurance rates for the models you’re considering. The vehicle you drive affects your car insurance premium, particularly if you buy collision and comprehensive coverage.
6. Increase the deductible
You can save money on collision and comprehensive insurance by raising the deductible, the amount the insurance company doesn’t cover when paying for repairs.
7. Improve your credit
Your credit can be a big factor when car insurance companies calculate how much to charge. It can count even more than your driving record in some cases.
8. Don’t drive a lot? Let your agent know
If you drive 8,000 miles per year or less, most companies will offer a discount.
And make sure you call AIC INSURANCE at 509-764-4447 when you are ready. We are independent agents and work with many quality insurance companies. We will make you sure you have the coverage you want and need, and make it fit your budget.
CALL US TODAY! 509-764-4447. AIC INSURANCE- serving the Columbia Basin and the Pacific Northwest.
