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California Only State Where Auto Insurance Has Dropped In 25 Years
By Aaron Crowe A 1989 California law that requires insurers to get approval from state officials for rate hikes has resulted in California being the only state to see rates drop during that time. Between 1989 and 2010, while every other state saw substantial increases in auto insurance expenditures, California drivers saw their insurance costs […]

States With The Harshest Penalties For Texting And Driving
By Aaron Crowe Texting and driving isn’t banned in Hawaii, but travel 3,000 miles north to Alaska, and it’s a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and a year in prison. That’s the biggest discrepancy between states in texting punishments. Most states fine drivers for texting from $20 to $100 or so, […]

Top Cars Thieves Love To Steal In Summer Of 2013
By Michelle Mears-Gerst Technological advances in vehicle anti-theft devices are making it harder for thieves to target newer model cars making older models a target. Recent studies from the National Insurance Crime Bureau show an upswing in older cars stolen. The top five cars that are predicted to be the most popular among thieves in […]

Cars With The Most Complaints
For a car that not many people buy, the Mini Cooper gets plenty of safety complaints. The Cooper had the most safety complaints last year among vehicles sold, beating out some of the most-purchased cars in America that get plenty of consumer complaints themselves. Only 66,123 Minis were sold in 2012, but they yielded 123 […]

Recycled Blue Jeans And Detergent Bottles – Ford Is At The Forefront Of Sustainably Produced Vehicles
When it comes to using recycled materials, one of the oldest auto companies in the world is the maverick upstart. Unbeknownst to most of us, Ford Motors vehicles are made of 85% recycled materials by weight, making them the leading user of post-consumer products in their manufacturing process. Recycled detergent bottles, tires, and battery casings […]

Millennials Lead Nation In Driving Less, Report Finds
By Aaron Crowe It wasn’t a difficult decision for Delanie West to start driving less. Beyond polluting less and exercising more by riding a bike, West, 38, saves money on gas, tolls and parking, totaling about $4,000 a year. She still owns a car but her insurance costs have dropped because she’s driving less. West, […]

What Apple Has Planned For Your Car
By Aaron Crowe Apple has taken over your home and portable devices — half of all American households own an Apple product — and now the company is aiming at your car. Its portable devices have been connected to cars for years, and last June it offered Siri Eyes Free to allow the iPhone’s voice-recognition […]

More Cars Being Recalled, And That’s A Good Thing
By Aaron Crowe The almost daily auto recalls by carmakers could be enough to scare someone to not drive again. Recent reasons for recalls include losing all steering control, explosive air bags that could send shards of metal around a cabin, motorhome awnings that could unexpectedly unfurl and cause a crash, and unintentional shifting to […]

What Do Celebrity Endorsers Add To Car Sales?
By Aaron Crowe In an odd twist of life that only someone with a twisted sense of right and wrong can understand, rich celebrities get expensive stuff for free. Whether it’s goodie bags at the Oscars, free drinks at a restaurant, expensive clothes without paying, or a free car to drive, celebrities who can already […]

National Bike To Work Day Promotes Pedal Power On May 17th
Want to get some exercise, fresh air and sunshine while helping to ease the environmental burden on our fair planet? Here’s an idea: pump up your tires, leave the car in the driveway and hit the road on your trusty two-wheeler on Friday, May 17. It’s National Bike to Work Day, and people will be […]

Don’t Expect Congestion Pricing In The U.S. Anytime Soon
By Aaron Crowe Americans have bought into being charged more at peak demand times, with tickets for airlines, baseball games and plays costing more at popular times of the day, and electricity costing more at peak times. But when it comes to driving, they’re not buying it. The simple economic theory of supply and demand […]

Sagging Sales Force Electric Vehicle Makers To Revamp Marketing Strategy
If you thought the popularity of electric vehicles was fueled by a desire to save the planet, think again. As it turns out, saving money is the highest motivator when it comes to convincing consumers to switch from gas powered engines to electric, according to marketing experts. An article in Automotive News quotes Dave Sullivan, […]

Summer Turns Up The Heat On Teen Car Crashes
Any teenager with a driver’s license and access to a car knows that cruising around with friends during summer vacation is one of life’s great joys. Unfortunately for teens, it’s also one of life’s great dangers. A number of factors combine to make summertime driving especially hazardous for young drivers. For one thing, freed from […]

Used Car Buyers Beware: Expose Reveals Information Gaps In Online Research Tools
For many people, buying a used car became much easier after the advent of the online research service Carfax. The site lets you research the driving records of a prospective purchase to determine if it’s ever been in an accident. If the auto gets a green check mark next to its vehicle ID number, it’s […]

For Reese Witherspoon Or Any Celebrity, Telling Officer ‘Do You Know My Name?’ Unlikely To Help
By Aaron Crowe Standing up for her man may cost actress Reese Witherspoon some cash and some dignity, after Witherspoon was arrested early Friday morning on a disorderly conduct charge in Georgia. As a state trooper tested and later arrested her husband, James Toth, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, she told the trooper “Do […]
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We can find you the best quotes for your unique circumstances, but we can’t change your driving record or other aspects that impact your insurance options. Here are a few things that can make a big impact now, and in the future.
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Bundle your auto insurance with other policies
One of the easiest ways to save is by settling on a single insurer for multiple policies. Most insurance companies will automatically prorate savings and pass them along to you.
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Consider a family or group insurance plan
Insurance costs are often lower if you share a policy with multiple people. Bundle each family member’s insurance or go in on a policy with a group to find lower rates.
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Build your credit score
The better your credit, the easier it is to get a cheaper insurance policy. Insurance companies use this metric to determine insurance costs, so you’ll want to work on improving your credit to lower premiums.
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Take a defensive driving course
If your driving record is a little rough, it can help to take a defensive driving course. Insurance companies often take that into account, and it can often lower your rates.
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Purchase the right kind of car
Cars with safety and anti-theft features can help out your insurance prices, because they’re less likely to be stolen or damaged. Definitely take a look at these.
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"After being with my insurance company for just shy of 10 years, and after having shopped at companies that everyone around my hometown swore were the cheapest, I decided to shop here... and ended up saving just under $1,100 off my annual insurance bill, which is a lot more than I ever could have imagined anyone saving, especially me, an avid online shopper and extreme bargain hunter [...]”
- Jared