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How to Qualify for Low Car Insurance Rates

Low auto insurance rates are available to most drivers – as long as you know what to ask for and how to qualify for them. Oftentimes, consumers end up paying more for auto insurance because they don't know the secret ins and outs of the vehicle coverage industry. While no one but the auto insurance providers themselves know the complete details of how insurers calculate your monthly premiums, understanding a few tips and tricks can help you save money in the long run.

Perhaps one of the littlest known facts is that your credit score affects how much you pay on your auto insurance. Most of the top auto insurance providers will pull your credit history when you apply for auto insurance. This is because studies have shown a link between credit scores and the likelihood that a person will file a claim. Those with higher credit scores also tend to make payments on time and stay with the same company for longer periods of time. Using information from your credit report, insurance providers will calculate an "insurance risk score" that may affect your overall rates. If you have had any recent adjustments to your credit history or are waiting for some negative items to be rectified on your credit report, you may be able to get low auto insurance rates by waiting until your credit score shapes up.

Another factor is the make and model of your vehicle. Though they don't publish the figures, all auto insurers have a list of ratings for each car make and model. The rating is from 1 to 27, and the lower the number, the lower your auto insurance rates. To qualify for lower monthly rates, choose a less costly car with high safety ratings and low theft rates.

Paying your auto insurance premiums all at once can also save significant money. For example, many auto insurance providers let you pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. If you can afford to pay your premium in full up front, you will often pay less in the long run.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, your driving history matters. After your first at-fault accident, you will see an increase in premium by about 40%. You can find insurers that forgive your first accident, but this varies widely. You can be eligible for the normal price after you've gone for a certain number of years – usually between two and five – without an additional at-fault accident. You should also take note that your rates may increase if you lend your car to a friend or family member and he or she crashes it and has to file a claim.

As you can see, many factors go into determining your auto insurance premiums. While almost all auto insurance providers use the same criteria for calculating premiums, not all of them weight them the same. Because of this, it is important to shop around and get quotes from numerous different insurers. You can do this quickly and easily by running a local auto insurance search. Simply plug in your postal code or state and find deals from auto insurance providers in your area. You may be surprised at how widely the prices vary.

Author Resource:- Gabe Mata is an online insurance quotes specialist. Compare Online Car Insurance Low Quotes from Online issuers or agent at LocalCarInsurance.net. Your source for Cheap Car Insurance Information.
Submitted 2009-09-23 21:39:19
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