Heather on September 17th, 2009

insurance-6The way you think can help you a great deal when you are shopping around for a new policy.

Specifically, you need to think about the inverse relationship between your deductibles and your premiums. If you pay more for your deductible, then the premium will be less — and vice versa.

If you have other, older cars, then consider dropping any comprehensive coverage and/or collision coverage on them.

You need to keep an eye on your credit report as well. Car insurance companies will be; they use it to determine how much you pay. Make sure it is in good condition.

You may be able to save money by purchasing your car insurance from the same insurer who covers your home as well. This is known as an umbrella policy.

See if the companies in which you are interested offer discounts if you have taken a safe driving course or a defensive driving course.

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Heather on September 15th, 2009

insurance-5Whether you are getting car insurance for the first time or simply looking for a new car insurance company, getting a new policy can be an exercise in frustration — that is, it can be, but it does not have to be, not by any means.

There are a number of things you can do to make this easier — and you can get a good deal in the bargain.

For instance, installing some anti theft devices on your car can ultimately save you money. When you take a proactive role to keep your car safe, a car insurance company is really going to appreciate that.

You also need to think long and hard about purchasing any add ons — spoilers, custom exhaust systems, and so on. These can be expensive, but your company may not pay the full amount for them if they are damaged.

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Heather on September 10th, 2009

Car Insurance Quote MythsNow that we have talked about some of the myths about car insurance quotes – let’s talk about how you can fix those myths.  Firstly, when you are trying to get a low rate on car insurance online, make sure that you truly … truly shop around.  That is something that a lot of people forget about and honestly, you need to make sure that you are very skeptical when shopping online. 

Next, when you are calling around to agents and getting low rates, make them go down.  Sharp car insurance agents like to compete, especially against other businesses and companies, so make sure that you are telling them that you can take your business elsewhere if needed – that will get you the lowest rate.

Car insurance quotes are all about how you plan the game … seriously, make sure that your head is in it and you will see what I mean!

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Heather on September 9th, 2009

Car insuranceWhen you are looking for car insurance – there are a heck of a lot of myths out there, it truly is hard to muddle your way through all of that and really make it to the cheaper car insurance rates.  Well, I am here to clear up those myths for you and we are going to tackle two of them in this one post.  The first one is regarding online car insurance quote sites – do they work?

Well, it is true that car insurance quote websites are super fast, but really … it is very hard to get the lowest possible rate out of them.  The reason for that?  Well, a hacker could break into the site and then give the lowest rate to anyone really … that is why you really have to take what the site says with a grain of salt and it is better to follow up with the company themselves.

The next myth?  If you contact every single agent, you will get a better rate.  Well, this one is not always the truth but if you do contact the agents, you do have a better chance of getting a really low rate.

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autoinsuranceFinding discounts in car insurance is like a kid in a candy store – you have no idea what to pull off of the shelf or truly how to get to it.  Your car insurance company is certainly not going to offer up discounts if they don’t have to, however … if you are a smart car insurance buyer, you should know about them already and ask for them.  That is why I am here – to uncover some of those insurance discounts for you.

For one, if you have to get multiple insurances … health, home, theft and car – bundle them together, I can promise that it is going to save you a heck of a lot of money.  Another great discount is for hybrid cars.  If you are on that rock, you should certainly be taking advantage of that discount.

Some more car insurance discounts include buying online and even being a safe driver!  You just have to find the discounts that you are eligible for and I can assure you, you will save a bundle!

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auto-insurance_01Saving money on your car insurance is something that many, many are trying to do right now.  The crunch on everyone’s money is truly making the common dollar stretch out quite a bit and car insurance is something that can be stretched only so far.  Remember that when you are looking at ways to save some cash.  You want to make sure that you are totally covered, but getting the best deal.

That is exactly what we are here for!  To help you find the best deal.  Firstly, whenever you are dealing with car insurance, you want to ensure that you are shopping around quite a bit.  Ensuring that your car insurance company is a good one and offering up competitive rates is very, very important.

Comparison shopping is something that many people do not think to do – however if you are like many American’s, you have to be competitive and compare everything!  We are going to talk about some discounts in the next blog, you can’t miss that one!

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Heather on August 14th, 2009

garage-2So how — and more importantly, why — can housing your vehicle in a garage save you so much money? That seems a rather simple thing — and the answer to this question is so simple as to be elementary as well. When your car is locked in your garage, it is safer; the risk that it will be stolen becomes exponentially less. This is especially true if you live in an area that has a lot of crime.

In other words, keeping your car in a garage can benefit you in much the same way as anti theft devices can. You are keeping your vehicle safe, which makes you a better investment for your car insurance company.

Keeping your vehicle in a garage also lessens the risks for other kinds of damages that many vehicles receive. For instance, out in the driveway, literally anything could happen to your vehicle, from getting hit to having a tree fall on it — and your insurance company has to pay for that.

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Heather on August 12th, 2009

garage-1Believe it or not, parking your car in a garage may actually be able to save you money.

As most of us are well aware, car insurance companies will offer any number of different discounts and special incentives in order to be competitive — and, coincidentally, to help you save money on your car insurance rates and premiums.

You can get multi car discounts, you can get discounts for having anti theft devices on your vehicle, you can get discounts for bundles, i.e. letting one company handle your house insurance as well.

And you can get a discount if you have — and use — a garage. Many drivers are not aware of this, and thus neglect to let their car insurance company known that they park their car in a garage. Forgetting to mention this can ultimate cost you hundreds of dollars in premiums.

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Heather on August 6th, 2009

temp-2Temporary car insurance is also important when you find yourself driving in an area with which you are not familiar, or if you are driving a car with which you are not familiar. Different vehicles naturally have different handling. If you do not have time to become familiar with a vehicle you will be driving, then temporary auto insurance will be able to cover any potential damages which occur to either the vehicle or any property. Naturally paying money ahead of time is much better than being stuck for the cost of damages yourself.

Temporary car insurance will also come in handy if someone else will be driving your car for whatever reason. You can do the same thing if you will be driving someone else’s car.

You can even utilize temporary car insurance if you have just purchased a new car but still pay coverage for an older vehicle. That way you will not have to cover two premiums while you are trying to sell or drop the insurance on the older car.

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Heather on August 4th, 2009

temp-1Temporary car insurance is one of those things that most people do not think about but that everyone likely needs to strongly consider at one point or another.

This type of insurance is used to cover a vehicle during short — or long — spans of time. It can cover your vehicle for a day or for longer than that. Whatever the case, paying the extra and necessary premiums for this type of car insurance is extremely vital.

Temporary car insurance is important for any number of reasons, and you will need it in a number of instances. For example, if you are going to be driving in another country, it will be necessary. You have to make sure you are protected if you are driving a rental car in a different country. You have to realize as well that you can actually get in legal trouble in a foreign country if you do not have the right insurance.

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