1)      Gaps in your auto insurance coverage may cost you.  Many Insurance company’s will charge you a higher rate since gaps in coverage have been linked to higher risk of accidents.  Even a one day gap can lead to this factor increasing your auto insurance rate

Your driving record is one of the biggest factors in determining what you will have to pay for your auto insurance premiums.  Driving Safely will keep your record clean and your car insurance costs cheaper.  Not only can driving safely keep you and your passengers safe it will lessen the chance for tickets such as speeding tickets.  The tickets alone can cost hundreds of dollars.  With the states in fiscal budget problems there seems to be more speed “traps” set up.  A fender bender can cost thousands of dollars.  There is also the cost of replacing your car while it is being repaired.  So driving safely which includes obeying the speed limits will help lower your insurance with safe driving discounts.

1)      If you are in the market for a new car you should consider the quotes for insurance as part of the total cost of owning your car.  Your quote for the hot red spots model will probably be higher than the 4 door family model.  Be informed and always be getting car insurance quotes.  Certain cars have lower insurance premiums based on an insurers loss data.  

2)      While you are shopping for the car consider the safety equipment, crash test ratings, history and cost of repairs.  All these things will help to determine what your auto insurance rate will be. 

Check out the discounts that will be different in each state.  Some examples of discounts that can help lower your rate are the following a) Factory installed equipment such as air bags, and automatic seat belts. B) Factory installed anti theft systems like car alarms c) Factory installed tracking systems. D) In some age groups Good students could receive discounts