Showing posts with label Auto Insurance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Auto Insurance. Show all posts

How to Save Money on Auto Insurance


Whenever we receive any kind of Insurance policy, there are certain things that we are required to check, so that the premium amount that is determined for us is justified. All Auto insurers are required to provide certain information that is related to the ratings of the policy, along with the ways in which the surcharge system works. It is also good to verify some of the details that have been listed below.

-- The mailing and garaging address that is provided by us is correct or not.
-- Whether we have applied for the discounts that we are bound to receive.
-- Whether the model of the insured vehicle is correct.
-- Details that are related to the driver are correct or not.

Insurance companies provide many kinds of discounts and offers that we may go through before we decide to make any purchase of insurance. These discounts maybe related to discounts for senior citizens, discount that is referred to as a "good student discount" and also a discount that is related to low mileage. Money can also be saved in other ways that include discount offered by an insurance company, when we insure all our vehicles with that company. This special kind of discount s referred to as multi car discount. Drivers training discount is also offered to the young drivers, who have trainee themselves in different education classes.

We may receive discounts in many circumstances, such as when we take up a course from Department of Motor Vehicles-approved accident prevention course. The successful completion of the course entitles us to a number of benefits that includes a four-point reduction, in case of accumulated points from a driver's license. No Fault And medical payment coverage shall be available to us, in case our car is equipped with automatic seat belts and air bags. This discount is also available to us, when we have an anti lock braking system installed in our vehicle. Vehicles that take part in the Combat Auto Theft (CAT) also qualify for a special kind of discount. This program is available in New York State, by which the vehicles that display official decal may be stopped, if they are operating between 1 am and 5 pm. There are many special discounts in the form of senior citizen discounts or discounts for the retired. These special discounts are available to these people, as they are in the roads quite less than the youngsters. Multi policy and account discounts are also available, that are specially designed for us to reduce the premiums that we are required to pay. Making use of other methods, such as by eliminating the coverage on the older vehicles can reduce auto Insurance costs. If we make a review of the different deductibles, we shall be able to determine, whether it shall be advisable to absorb the bulk portion of the loss, in case of an accident, in return for a low rate of premium. It is the duty of the insurer to inform us about the ways in which money can be saved by making adjustments to the deductibles.

The discounts offered by the Insurance companies, vary from one company to another. Therefore, we should always verify about the nature of discount before we make a purchase of the insurance. We should verify that the declaration page or the attachments sections state the amount of savings in the form of discounts. Information on all these matters is available in the billing statements. In order to guide the insurers on the discount rates, there is a display of the different discount rates, in the Guide. We can also save money by informing the insurance company that certain new conditions have made an effect on the nature of insurance. The most important way, by which we can save money, is always by making a safe drive. The best discount is available to the individual who has the safest driving record.

Understanding Different Types of Auto Insurance


Auto Insurance policies can be divided into different categories according to the coverage they provide. Broadly speaking there are four kinds of policies known as Collision Insurance, Comprehensive Coverage Insurance, Uninsured and underinsured Motorist Coverage policies and No Fault Automobile Insurance policy. Besides these, there are policies that take care of other needs like covering an auto loan, paying for towing expenses or paying for the cost of a rented car while your vehicle is being repaired. The most common insurance policies are:
Collision: Any property damage caused to your vehicle due to an accident caused by any other vehicle or object is covered under this policy. The claim amount cannot exceed the actual cash value of the vehicle and is subject to any deductible.
Comprehensive: Any property damage to your vehicle that is caused by non-collision factors like fire, theft, vandalism, and even natural disasters like flood, hurricane or earthquake is covered under this policy. 
Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage: takes cares of any injury that may result to you or to persons insured in your policy from an accident that takes place with another uninsured or underinsured driver or vehicle owner. Generally only body injuries are covered under this policy.
No Fault Auto Insurance Policy: Irrespective of who caused the accident, the insurance company pays for the medical expenses and for the loss of wages that the insured
suffers on account of a collision under this policy. 
Some other additional coverage that an auto insurance policy holder can buy are:
Property Damage Liability and Bodily Injury Liability: These two policies protect the insured from any claims made against him for causing damage to property including vehicle belonging to another person or for causing any bodily injury or loss of life to other individuals up to the amount mentioned in the policy.
Auto Lease Protection: is an additional protection that you may add to your collision or comprehensive auto insurance policy to take care of any gap that exists between your auto loan amount and the cash value of your vehicle.
Full Tort and Limited Tort: available only in the state of Pennsylvania allows the insured to retain unrestricted rights to bring a lawsuit against a negligent party or recover expenses incurred for certain damages.
Rental Expense: Known as Extended Transportation Expense Coverage, the policy pays for a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired or replaced.