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It costs many people an arm and a leg to get themselves and loved ones insured while on the road. We are sometimes limited - by things we cannot change has to what we can do to influence our auto insurance premiums.

But we should not limit ourselves, rather, we should do everything we can to ensure we are getting the best deal and lowest premium available. Some things are so obvious, that you’ll be surprised you hadn’t thought of them before. The common trend among the following 10 tips is that they all lower the risk involved for the auto insurance company. By doing so, we are able to ask for lower premiums.

1.Choose large deductibles. The higher your deductible, the less the insurance company will need to pay out. Of course, when setting your deductible, it is important that you don’t choose a deductible you can’t afford. The best place t set your deductible is where you will always be able to afford it. Remember, you may not be as financially secure a year from now, as you are now. This is why its always a good idea to give yourself a little cushion, so that you know you’ll always be able to afford it.

2.Opt out of comprehensive coverage for older cars. For the sake of an easy explanation, lets say the car you are insuring is worth only $2000. There is no reason to get comprehensive coverage with a deductible of $1000, as its not worth replacing the car for half the worth of the car.

3.Pay semiannually rather than monthly. You can save a nice chunk of cash by paying for coverage 6 months in advance rather than monthly. It’s no different than buying any other item in bulk. By paying more upfront, your auto insurance company is willing to offer you a discount.

4.Shop around for the best deal. A smart consumer always gets the best price. This applies to shopping for auto insurance as well. By shopping around, looking for the best deal, you will almost always get it. Our quote tool allows you to search our database of insurance companies and their rates. This allows you to choose the best deal of the bunch, often times saving you thousands a year.

5.Ask for low mileage discounts. If an auto insurance company knows you won’t be on the road much, the chances of them having to pay out for damages and medical bills is greatly reduced. If you don’t think you will qualify for such discounts try carpooling, taking the train or bus, or even riding your bike into work.