Find Discount Auto Insurance by Comparing Quotes

cut priceTo find discounted auto insurance, comparing quotes from multiple companies is a great start. Each person may be offered discounts from a unique company; therefore, a quote comparison is a good first step.

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Keep in mind that there are also many discounts available to drivers for a variety if reasons. Glance or print out the list below as a reminder and don't forget to opt in for any rate reduction you feel you may qualify for.

Opt in for auto insurance discounts which can yield up to a 30% discount, or even more when combined with others:

  • Good Driver: This is applicable to those who have been licensed for at least three years, have had not accumulated more than one "violation point" against their driving record, have not been found liable for an accident which resulted in a death or injury and have not had a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the past seven years. Qualifying for this can save 20% on premiums. Therefore, it is very important to to always obey traffic laws and practice safe driving at all times to maintain a clean record.
  • Air Bags and Automatic Seat Belts: There are insurers which will apply a reduction to a premium of up to 30% on Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments for having these safety features. The basic principle behind this is because if an insured is involved in an accident these features can prevent the risk of injury or lower the amount of injuries sustained by the policyholder and/or passengers.
  • Anti-Theft Devices: Companies offer a lower rate on Comprehensive coverage to those who own a vehicle equipped with low-jack, a GPS tracking system or an alarm. There are two reasons for this. The first is that an alarm can deter a thief if it is activated which in turn may stop them from stealing the automobile. Secondly, if a vehicle is stolen and it can be tracked, it raises the chances of recovering vehicles and the automobiles being recovered in a timely fashion which can result in minimum damage. This will save the insurer a significant amount of money if a claim is filed and the automobile is recovered before it can be stripped or destroyed. The savings on coverage are usually in the area of 5% which may not seem like much but in combination with others it can add up.
  • Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS): Having anti-lock brakes can enhance the ability to stop before striking another vehicle and therefore can offer a rate reduction of 5% or more on Property Damage and Bodily Injury policies.
  • Driving Courses: There are providers that will give up to 10% off of Property Damage, Personal Injury Protection, Collision, Bodily Injury, and Medical Payments coverage for completion of a state approved drivers education class. This applies to motorists under the age of 25. Since this age group tends to pay high rates for policies, it may be wise to complete one of these courses. Proof of completion may need to be submitted to the insurer.
  • Multi-Car and Multi-Lines: This is basically a savings offered by a company for having two or more vehicles or having an automobile as well as a home, boat, RV, etc. insured with them.
  • Good Student: Teenage drivers pay more than any other age group when it comes to automobile coverage. Many insurers will reward those who maintain a "B" or higher grade point average with a lower rate. This is given because it shows the insurers that these students are more responsible as opposed to those who do not consider their grades to be as important. Proof may need to be submitted to the insuring company.
  • Low Annual Mileage: Those who operate their vehicles less are given cheaper premiums. This is simply because motorists who drive a low number of miles are on the road less and therefore reduce the risk that they will be involved in a traffic accident.
The discounts on auto insurance described above vary within each state and company and may not be available in all areas. There are also additional savings that are offered but are not as common such as being a non-smoker, teachers (educators) and engineers can be given a cheaper rate, completing higher education, good credit score, having daytime running lights amongst others. When comparison shopping, always ask about any that may apply and take advantage of the savings.