Cheap Auto Insurance - A Practical Solution for Reducing Car Expenses
If you're tired of paying high premiums and worrying about getting a ticket every time you jump in the car, you may want to consider investing in cheap auto insurance. Insurance is a necessary expense if you own a car, but that doesn't mean that there aren't ways to save money on it. One way to reduce your premium without giving up any coverage is by switching your policy from yearly to monthly payments.
You could also save on your insurance by raising the deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage (the two most expensive types of coverage). Another way to save money is by lowering your deductible on your comprehensive coverage. One of the most important parts of your car insurance is to protect it from being stolen or damaged, but many people make the mistake of using their collision and comprehensive coverage as a sort of cash-back program for their car.
This happens because people think that they're getting better coverage than what they really are. Collision and comprehensive insurance only covers up to 50% of the value of your car – even if you've got collision and comprehensive insurance, you still might need full coverage in case something happens. For example, if your car cost $500, the coverage would cover up to $250 before you had to pay anything.
If you're wondering how to get cheap auto insurance, a good idea is to find a company that sells insurance policies by the month. Although it may seem like an extra hassle, you'll be saving money on your premiums and having coverage for all kinds of accidents and damage. Also consider getting cheap auto insurance through a price comparison site such as InsuranceQuotes .com , when taking these steps into consideration will help you avoid additional high costs.
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Author: David L. Libby is a professor of Insurance Law at Shippensburg University School of Law in Pennsylvania. He is a regular contributor to The Insurance Counselor . He has written several major articles including "Online Claims Processing" published in the National Underwriter . He is also an editor of Policy Notes.
Author: David L. Libby, a professor of insurance law at Shippensburg University School of Law in Pennsylvania, is the author of many major articles including "Online Claims Processing" published in The National Underwriter . He is an editor for Policy Notes and he has been quoted in several publications including Business Insurance , The Saint Louis Dispatch , Women's Wear Daily , Automotive News , and other publications.
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