Top 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Auto insurance is one of those must-haves in life. In most states, it is required by law that you carry at least the minimum coverage. There s no way around this, so you might as well take advantage of the money-saving tips below to make the most of your insurance experience.
Tip Number One: Consider Your Vehicle s Value
Let s face it, automobiles depreciate (or lose value) very quickly. When you drive your vehicle from the car lot brand new, the “new” value goes down suddenly to a “used” value. No matter how well you take care of your car, the value will decrease tremendously over a short period of time.
If you ve paid off all debts owed on your vehicle, find out from your previous lender the estimated book value. If this amount equals the same or less than what your collision insurance premium is going to cost you, then there s no reason to carry collision coverage. You would basically be paying the total value of your car each year, whether you have an (more...)
