Car insurance doesn’t have to be expensive or leave you underinsured if the worst happens. By choosing the right insurance and following these tips, you can reduce the cost of your policy.
Finding the right coverage
Finding the right coverage doesn’t always mean finding the cheapest. One size doesn’t fit all with car insurance, so by getting a tailored policy, you will be covered for what you need, without paying extra for things that you don’t need.
You can find the right car insurance policy for your needs with the help of an insurance representative. With some insurance providers, you may be able to manage your policy and submit claims online too.
Multi-car discounts
Many insurers will offer discounts if insuring more than one car. So, if you live in a large household where there is more than one car owner, it can make sense to insure multiple cars with the same provider. You don’t have to choose the same level of cover either, which is great news for the drivers in your family. Many policies will still allow each individual car to be covered by different levels of cover but at a discount.
Downsizing your car
If you have an expensive car, this will often make your car insurance more expensive. It will be costlier to replace or repair if it’s stolen, or you are involved in an accident. By getting a cheaper car, not necessarily smaller, you can reduce how much you pay for your car insurance. Cheaper cars are also less likely to be stolen than more expensive ones, as long as they are parked in a secure place, which will give you peace of mind too!
Improve your credit rating
By improving your credit rating, you may be able to negotiate a better deal on your car insurance. This can take time if you have a poor rating, or have never had credit before. One way you can do this is by taking out a credit card with a certain or almost certain chance of being accepted. These will have much higher interest rates, but you can avoid paying interest by repaying the balance in full each month.
Reduce your mileage
In many cases, reducing your mileage can lead to cheaper car insurance. Additionally, if you drive less frequently and your car is parked in a safe place when not in use, it’s worth checking whether you could pay less for your insurance.
There are some specific policies aimed at covering drivers who barely use their car, or only make shorter journeys less frequently, so it’s worth looking into this. You may need to provide an accurate number of miles you drive to qualify for this, but if there’s money to be saved, then it’s worth the effort!
Reducing your car insurance will mean looking at ways of making yourself and your car less of a risk, so anything which does this can help to lower the cost of your policy. It might mean looking at all the factors which contribute to the cost of your insurance, but it will be worth it in the long term.
