So you have a bad driving record? Don’t despair – there are ways you can still save money on your car insurance. Before we tell you how to do that, consider ways of improving your driving record such as being more cautious, obeying speed limits and traffic signs and signals and paying your bills on time (your credit history may be directly related to how much you pay in insurance premiums). That being said, there are ways to save money on your premiums now.
Reduce the amount of insurance you carry. This may sound simple, but consider driving a less expensive car where you don’t need to carry certain types of coverage, such as comprehensive (which covers your vehicle, and sometimes other vehicles you may be driving for losses resulting from incidents other than collision, such as fire and flood), and collision (which covers damage to your car when your car hits, or is hit by, another vehicle or other object and pays to fix your vehicle). You can also decrease the amount of liability insurance you carry as long as you carry the minimum amount prescribed by your state law. However, beware of decreasing your amount of liability coverage if you own other assets, such as a home or business, as a serious accident could put those assets in jeopardy if damages exceed your liability coverage.
Other tips. High risk drivers should realize that most insurance companies will not hold your past against you forever. In fact, insurers may consider you a good risk with a two or three year record of having no points against you – and even sooner if you bring your credit rating from the red to the black. But don’t lie to insurer about your record when applying for insurance. Most insurers have sixty (60) days to investigate your background. If they find out you lied, they’ll cancel your policy immediately and you may have an even harder time getting insurance in the future.
Shop around. High risk drivers, more than anyone, should shop around for the best rates. When shopping for insurance, keep in mind that there are many insurance companies that specialize in high risk drivers. Unfortunately, many say that they will insure anyone, but they may not be able to save you money.
For more information about insurance companies, go to the Free Advice Auto Insurance Center . For information about insurance law, check out the Free Advice Insurance Law FAQs.
Kamis, 15 April 2010
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Auto Insurance Overview
What is Auto Insurance?
Auto insurance helps you to protect you and your family against financial loss in the event of an accident or other cause of loss. It covers the injuries and damages caused by an accident and for which you are legally responsible. It may also cover the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle if it is damaged or stolen.
What if I don't have car insurance?
In most states, you're required to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance (or post a bond) and also provide proof of insurance before you can license your vehicle or renew your driver's license. If you are caught driving without car insurance, you may have to pay a large fine, have your driver's license suspended, and/or have your car impounded. Contact your local Farmers agent to find out what the specific requirements are in your state for car insurance quotes.
How much Auto insurance coverage should I purchase?
The required minimum coverage may not be enough to pay for all the damages that result from an accident, and the legally responsible driver will have to pay the additional expenses out of pocket. You may want to speak with an agent to discuss the best auto insurance coverage for your needs and budget.
How can I keep my auto premiums down?
Generally, the longer you drive without major citations or accidents, the lower your premium will be. You may also qualify for discounts based on safety features on your vehicle. Farmers also offers an Annual Policy which keeps your rates stable for the entire year. We calculate your insurance costs for the year, and you don't have to worry about changes for a whole 12 months. Furthermore, with the FarmersFlex Program you can lock in your base rates, and qualify for accident forgiveness for up to 3 years. Also, if you insure additional cars or your home with Farmers you can save on all your premiums. For further information, contact your Farmers agent.
Why should I insure my car with Farmers?
With Farmers, you get a local professional agent, who can offer you insurance coverage to meet your auto, home, life and small business insurance needs, simplifying your life and enabling you to save with multi-line discounts. Your Farmers agent can talk to you about which discounts you may be eligible for. Farmers is committed to serving the needs of its customers, with unparalleled customer and claims service.
Auto insurance helps you to protect you and your family against financial loss in the event of an accident or other cause of loss. It covers the injuries and damages caused by an accident and for which you are legally responsible. It may also cover the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle if it is damaged or stolen.
What if I don't have car insurance?
In most states, you're required to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance (or post a bond) and also provide proof of insurance before you can license your vehicle or renew your driver's license. If you are caught driving without car insurance, you may have to pay a large fine, have your driver's license suspended, and/or have your car impounded. Contact your local Farmers agent to find out what the specific requirements are in your state for car insurance quotes.
How much Auto insurance coverage should I purchase?
The required minimum coverage may not be enough to pay for all the damages that result from an accident, and the legally responsible driver will have to pay the additional expenses out of pocket. You may want to speak with an agent to discuss the best auto insurance coverage for your needs and budget.
How can I keep my auto premiums down?
Generally, the longer you drive without major citations or accidents, the lower your premium will be. You may also qualify for discounts based on safety features on your vehicle. Farmers also offers an Annual Policy which keeps your rates stable for the entire year. We calculate your insurance costs for the year, and you don't have to worry about changes for a whole 12 months. Furthermore, with the FarmersFlex Program you can lock in your base rates, and qualify for accident forgiveness for up to 3 years. Also, if you insure additional cars or your home with Farmers you can save on all your premiums. For further information, contact your Farmers agent.
Why should I insure my car with Farmers?
With Farmers, you get a local professional agent, who can offer you insurance coverage to meet your auto, home, life and small business insurance needs, simplifying your life and enabling you to save with multi-line discounts. Your Farmers agent can talk to you about which discounts you may be eligible for. Farmers is committed to serving the needs of its customers, with unparalleled customer and claims service.
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