20 Tips To Cheaper Car Insurance
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20 Tips for Cheaper Car Insurance
Car insurance premiums often rise year after year, but there are steps you can take to help control or even reduce your costs. Here are 20 effective tips to make your car insurance more affordable:
1. Purchase Online
Most insurance companies offer discounts of 5%-10% for online applications as it's an automated process. Take advantage of these savings.
2. Compare Providers
Insurance companies use various formulas to calculate premiums, so shopping around can uncover significant savings.
3. Bundle Insurance Products
Buying multiple types of insurance (like auto and home) from the same company can lead to substantial discounts across all policies.
4. Pay Annually
Pay your premium in one lump sum to avoid interest charges typically attached to installment payments. Some insurers even offer discounts for full payments.
5. Increase Voluntary Excess
Raising your excess?"the amount you pay when making a claim?"can reduce your premium.
6. Reduce Annual Mileage
Estimate your annual mileage accurately. If it's below average, it can lower your premium. Ensure you’re truthful, as companies may verify through MOT and service records.
7. Install Security Devices
Fitting your car with an alarm, immobilizer, or tracker can lead to discounts, as these deter theft.
8. Take an Advanced Driving Course
Passing an advanced driving test demonstrates better driving skills, making you a lower-risk customer to insurers.
9. Declare Accurate Car Value
Avoid inflating your car's value during quote applications. You will only be compensated for its market value, not the insured value.
10. Maintain a Good Credit Score
Insurance companies often check your credit score to determine premiums. A healthy credit rating can prevent unnecessary cost increases.
11. Consider Third-Party Only Coverage
This minimum required coverage is usually cheaper. Suitable for low-value cars, it does not cover repairs to your own vehicle.
12. Keep a Clean Driving Record
Avoid convictions, as they can dramatically increase premiums. A clean license signals safe driving to insurers.
13. Remove Unnecessary Drivers
Eliminate any drivers from your policy who no longer use the vehicle to reduce costs.
14. Add an Older Driver for Young Drivers
Some insurers offer lower premiums to young drivers if they have an older, experienced driver on the policy.
15. Build Your No-Claims Discount
A no-claims discount can significantly lower your premium, with up to 75% off for five years without claims.
16. Protect Your No-Claims Discount
Consider paying a bit more to protect your no-claims discount, as a single claim can particularly impact your premium.
17. Choose a Low-Insurance Group Car
Cars are rated from 1 to 20 by the Association of British Insurers. A lower group rating lowers premiums, especially for young or inexperienced drivers.
18. Join a Car Club
Membership in a car club, especially for classic or specialist vehicles, can lead to tailored insurance schemes with better rates.
19. Add Your Spouse as a Named Driver
Insurance companies often offer discounts when you add a spouse to your policy, seeing marriage as a sign of stability.
20. Complete the Pass Plus Course
New drivers can save up to 25% with this qualification. It’s particularly beneficial when you have no no-claims discount yet.
Implementing these strategies can make a noticeable difference in your car insurance costs, keeping them manageable without sacrificing coverage.
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