Thursday, November 05, 2009

Saving Big On Car Insurance

By Susan Reynolds

Hoping to get the best possible price on your new car-insurance policy? A number of methods will assist you in saving lots of money. First, don't wait until the last minute to begin shopping around. If your current policy runs out before you've decided on a new one, you'll be left without coverage and be placed in a vulnerable position. Imagine the consequences if you're involved in an accident while uninsured. Even if this catastrophe doesn't befall you, a lapse in insurance coverage is not a desirable situation. It can cause difficulty when you try to obtain new coverage through a different company. Potential insurers will consider numerous elements, including your credit history, age, location, and current insurance, when deciding whether to offer you insurance and how much to charge you.

When there is a gap in your insurance coverage, the prospective insurer will want to know the reason for the gap. If it was a simple case of forgetting to pay a bill, the insurer will wish to know if this is a recurring problem or a one-time occurrence. How often did the lapse of coverage occur and for how long each time. Longer periods of time could imply that you are in the habit of driving without insurance, not a good sign in the insurers opinion.

Should you decide to change your auto insurance provider ahead of time, there are strategic times to do such which can allow you to get a reduced premium.

One example of getting a reduced premium is taking your age into account. Rates will go down when you hit age twenty-five. If you see that your current insurance will run out as of the month of this birthday or after, then start to research alternative insurances with rates that will accompany your new age. Another example of changing your insurance provider ahead of time is if you are moving out of the area you live or switching jobs. It is a good idea to make sure you know what rates you are going into ahead of time so you know you can get the best deal.

You would not be established in the new community, which would give you a higher rate. If a new job were more high-risk than the old one, this could result in an increase in your premium. One of the best reasons to maintain a spotless driving record is the break on insurance rates that you will receive.

The one thing you can continuously use to your advantage is maintaining a clean driving record. If such is the case, you are age twenty-five or above, and you are not about to go through any major changes in your living or work situation then it may be an ideal time to compare other insurance rates to see what kind of discount you are offered-especially if your current insurance rates have stayed the same or increased.

An informed consumer is the one most likely to get the best policy for the best price. - 2368

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