by Moderator » Sun May 21, 2023 12:38 pm
What are 15 strategies to lower my car insurance?
dont switch companies often, there is a load for acquisition and that is passed on to new policy holders
Accurately follow your annual mileage . They think you drive 12000 miles a year, if you drive less , report it,
Don't turn in small claims especially if they take ‘cubicle’ time from the company. Frequency of turning in small claims will raise your rates much faster than one big one
Maintain and raise your credit score, in the macro, low credit score is highly predictive of turning in maintanance claims
Accurately state where vehicle is parked at night, Zipcode pricing can affect by 10%
Be cognoscent of others using your mailing address for their license , ins co will assume they are all potential drivers
Avoid cars that are expensive to fix. Not just the total value of the car. A windshield on one Ford model may be $500 but $800 for a Hundayii
Accept as high deductibles as your cash-flow situation allows you to afford
Pay full policy period, avoid monthly
Bunch policies with the same company, ironically adding renters insurance may give you a net less bill because of the discount for multiple policies
Ask about affinity relationships , one may be for military, another for teachers, or there be a discount for education level completed
If you have a propensity to have claims, ask your body shop or repair facility which company they like to deal with the most/least . Saving $20 today may not be worth a $250 disagreement later.
Don't double up coverage , maybe if you have good Group Health you don't need extra medical, if you have towing provided by the manufacturer because of funding then don't buy it from insurer
Clearly state gender, age, marital status and as they change, ask the agent what else could lower/increase your rate.
Ask if ‘Suspention” is allowed. See if you can Suspend your coverage if you go to Europe or NY for a temporary duty assignment.
What are 15 strategies to lower my car insurance?
dont switch companies often, there is a load for acquisition and that is passed on to new policy holders
Accurately follow your annual mileage . They think you drive 12000 miles a year, if you drive less , report it,
Don't turn in small claims especially if they take ‘cubicle’ time from the company. Frequency of turning in small claims will raise your rates much faster than one big one
Maintain and raise your credit score, in the macro, low credit score is highly predictive of turning in maintanance claims
Accurately state where vehicle is parked at night, Zipcode pricing can affect by 10%
Be cognoscent of others using your mailing address for their license , ins co will assume they are all potential drivers
Avoid cars that are expensive to fix. Not just the total value of the car. A windshield on one Ford model may be $500 but $800 for a Hundayii
Accept as high deductibles as your cash-flow situation allows you to afford
Pay full policy period, avoid monthly
Bunch policies with the same company, ironically adding renters insurance may give you a net less bill because of the discount for multiple policies
Ask about affinity relationships , one may be for military, another for teachers, or there be a discount for education level completed
If you have a propensity to have claims, ask your body shop or repair facility which company they like to deal with the most/least . Saving $20 today may not be worth a $250 disagreement later.
Don't double up coverage , maybe if you have good Group Health you don't need extra medical, if you have towing provided by the manufacturer because of funding then don't buy it from insurer
Clearly state gender, age, marital status and as they change, ask the agent what else could lower/increase your rate.
Ask if ‘Suspention” is allowed. See if you can Suspend your coverage if you go to Europe or NY for a temporary duty assignment.