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How To Get Student Auto Insurance Discounts

Published by author on May 28th, 2009 - in Student Auto Insurance

Reader’s Question:

As a student here in Delaware, how can I be able to save on my auto insurance coverage? I need to be practical so I have to remember the things that can help me save money.

Kurt

Brandywine, DE

With the help of a little research, you can be able to save money on your auto insurance coverage. You have to understand first the requirements for your auto insurance and know the available discounts. In the state of Delaware, it is required for a driver to get at least $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident for bodily injury and $10,000 for property damage. Delaware also uses a Tort system that requires the at-fault driver to pay the damages for all the people involved. You also need to get personal injury protection or PIP coverage of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident.

To get all the savings that you can on your auto insurance, you should get all the discounts you qualify for. These include:

Good Student
If you have a GPA of 3.0 or better in school, you can qualify to get this discount with the auto insurance companies that offer it.

Defensive Driver
If you have finished a defensive driving course, you can qualify for this type of auto insurance discount.

Safety Devices
If you install safety devices in your vehicle, you will be considered less of a risk by auto insurance companies and you may be offered a discount on your auto insurance for it.

Do You Need Underinsured Motorist Auto Insurance?

Published by author on May 28th, 2009 - in Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist

Reader’s Question:

I’m new here in Connecticut and I have to get auto insurance ASAP and I just have a question about it. Is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage required in this state or can you do without it? I just feel that it’s very important for every driver to have it and some other types of optional coverage so I think I’ll get it even if it will not be required.  I really need auto insurance at a very affordable price right now, please give me some pointers.

Luke

Stamford, CT

Several auto insurance carriers in Connecticut are battling against one another to provide the most competitive prices for your auto insurance. You could collect different quotes from several auto insurance carriers with the assistance of their agents and brokers and then select the most appropriate auto insurence for your automobile. For your auto liability coverage, you need to get $20,000 for one individual and $40,000 for all individuals for bodily injuries in one accident and $10,000 for property damage. You may opt to get higher auto insurance coverage to get the best protection for you and your vehicle.

In the state of Connecticut, it is required that you get uninsured and underinsured auto insurance coverage to protect you and the passengers in your vehicle in the event of an accident with someone who doesn’t have auto insurance or someone who doesn’t have enough coverage. The minimum coverage that you can get is $20,000 for one individual and $40,000 for all individuals in an accident. In the event that the auto insurance coverage of the at-fault driver is not enough, you could get your medical and other costs through underinsured motorist coverage.

Though not required, the other types of coverage that you can get for your auto insurance include collision, comprehensive, towing, rental charges, medical payments, etc.

How To Get Affordable Auto Insurance in California?

Published by author on May 28th, 2009 - in Need auto insurance

Reader’s Question:

I need to take note of the important things that impact my auto insurance premiums here in California, will you help me out on that?

Rafael

Fremont, CA

There are mainly five negative and positive things that could impact your auto insurance premiums in California. The negative things include:

Accidents
You will be considered high risk by auto insurance companies if you have been to a lot of accidents, thus getting higher premiums for your auto insurance.

Speeding Tickets
You will also get higher rates on your auto insurance if you have a lot of traffic tickets and speeding violations.

Bad Credit History
You will be considered irresponsible and higher risk by auto insurance companies if you have a bad credit history.

Age
Most drivers under the age of 23 get higher auto insurance rates than other drivers.

Adding a Teen Driver
If you are a parent and has a teen driver listed on your auto insurance policy, this means higher premiums because statistics show that teen drivers have high accident rate.

To turn these things around, take note of the following positive things to get lower auto insurance premiums.

Safety Devices
Installing safety devices on your vehicle would definitely help you get lower rates on your auto insurance.

Garage
Make sure that your vehicle is parked in a locked garage during night time to avoid theft and vandalism.

Low Mileage
The less you drive, the lower the risk of getting into an accident, thus lower auto insurance costs.

Extra Brake Light
To aid in avoiding other drivers to bump into you from behind, make sure you install this in the rear windshield.

Safe Driving
If you don’t get into accidents and be a safer driver, most auto insurance companies will reward you with discounts.

Need Affordable High Risk Auto Insurance

Published by author on May 26th, 2009 - in Need auto insurance

Reader’s Question:

My boyfriend is the worst driver. He’s been ticketed too many times, he’s driving a sports car and just recently he was cited for a DUI offense. And because of that we’re having big problem on how to find high risk auto insurance that is within our budget. How can we find it?

Lea

Jackson, MS

Getting an affordable high risk auto insurence might be a challenge but it’s still a possibility. How? Follow these:

  • Search for auto insurence company that specializes in giving high risk auto insurance policy.
  • Be a member of a sports vehicle club. Believe it or not but insurance companies will offer you a discount if you are a member of certain car club. Also, it could help you find better insurance deal if you are a member of certain employee organizations.
  • Ask for insurance discount. I’m sure you are aware that there auto insurance discounts that could help you get affordable insurance rates so ask for it. For example, ask your insurer if you can get lower insurance rates for driving less, for enrolling in a defensive driving class, for installing safety devices on your car etc.
  • Get multiple insurance polices from the same insurance provider. Getting your life, auto, and home insurance from the same insurance company could save you a lot of money.

Those are just some tips that can help you find affordable insurance rates for your boyfriend. I hop you’ll find the auto insurance deal that you’re looking for.

What Is A Non Standard Auto Insurance

Published by author on May 12th, 2009 - in Need auto insurance

Reader’s Question:

I was told that I need to get non standard insurance? What does that mean?

Jane

New York NY

If you are a driver that is considered high risk for insurers because of DUI conviction or multiple traffic violation, it may be difficult for you to find a standard auto insurance. A Non-standard auto insurance is a term to classify insurance sold to drivers whose having a hard time finding auto insurance at standard or preferred rates. Some insurance providers specializes with just non-standard insurance business.

Non-standard auto insurance is usually for motorists who are unable to buy coverage in a standard market which can be due to several reasons such as a poor driving history, DUI, sports car, or insurance lapse in policy, etc.

Basically, if you did not meet an insurer’s standard or preferred risk underwriting criteria, you will end up gong to a non-standard insurer to get the auto insurence coverages that you need.

Expect a high auto insurance cost with non standard insurance especially if you do not have a good driving record. You will need to shop for the better price because cost varies from one company to the other. If you can maintain a clean driving record, you will eventually get cheap auto insurance rate.

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