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Friday, December 18, 2009

Auto Insurance -Save On Auto Insurance

By Fred Gagnon

Auto insurance is very essential as owning and driving a car is associated with many risks and liabilities.

What is an auto insurance?

Auto insurance is an agreement between an insured person or group and an insurance company. Its main purpose is to provide you and your car protection against losses and liabilities incurred as a result of accident. Also known as vehicle insurance, car insurance and motor insurance, it is an insurance purchased for vehicles like trucks and cars.

How does an auto insurance work?

An auto insurance is a contract between an insured person or group and the insurance company. The insured person or group pays premiums, which is the amount of money charged for insurance coverage, to the insurance company. In return, the insurance company promises to pay compensation in the event of an accident or loss as define in the policy.

The insurance company issues the insured person or group a proof of insurance, which serves as evidence that the vehicle is insured for a particular period of time. This will also be presented if the insured person or group is stopped by law enforcement officials while driving or gets involved in an accident.

Auto insurance comes in several types. Some are required by law while others are optional for all car owners. Expensive cars and sports cars have higher premiums.

Insurance policies are very specific about the insurance coverage. Usually, auto insurance provides property coverage, liability coverage and medical coverage. Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of the insured vehicle. Liability coverage pays for the legal responsibility of the owner of the vehicle to others for bodily injury or property damage. Medical coverage pays for the cost of treating injuries and rehabilitation. Medical coverage also pays for lost wages and funeral expenses.

Different auto insurance law, coverage requirements and costs apply in each and every one of the 50 states in the USA. Understanding the laws, coverage regulations and requirements in your state is highly beneficial to you. For one, it can keep you legally protected in an auto accident event. It can also save you significant amount of money on your auto insurance policy.

Save on your auto insurance by following these tips.

1. To get the best deal possible, shop for insurance before buying a vehicle. To increase your chances of finding lower rates, compare insurance quotes first. Do this at least twice a year as rates are always changing and they vary from company to company.

2. Know the different discounts or premium reductions, or special insurance rates that auto insurances offer and take advantage of them. There are Low Mileage Discount, Good Student Discount, Multi-Car Discount, Safe Vehicle Discount and Good Driver Discount that you can avail of. You can also earn discounts with your Age (being at least 25 years old), your Good Credit Score and by using Car Pooling and Public Transportation. You can also purchase other policies from the same company and/or avoid installment fees to get more discounts.

3. Be knowledgeable about coverage and avoid duplicate and unnecessary coverage. Consider higher deductibles when adding physical coverage to a vehicle. - 21392

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