Understanding Auto Insurance

Auto (car) insurance is a type of insurance coverage for damage to and resulting from an auto. Insurance of this type can cover a variety of things depending on the kind of auto insurance that has been purchased.

All auto insurance policies involve a premium, which is the payment a customer makes to have auto insurance. Premiums for auto insurance can be extremely divergent and
are determined by a number of factors. Gender is the major determinant for auto insurance premiums. Statistically, men are 80% more likely to be involved in an accident, and therefore have a greater need for insurance. Auto insurance premiums for men are higher than auto insurance premiums for women. Similarly, teenagers are considered high risk and will have to pay higher auto insurance premiums. The auto insurance premium can be reduced if the teenager takes a defensive driving course. Many states require teenagers to take defensive driving courses in order to obtain a driving permit and auto insurance.

It is customary for auto insurance plans to have a deductible that the customer is responsible for before the auto insurance provider offers coverage of expenses. Deductibles can have an effect on the coverage available under an auto insurance plan.

Auto insurance is slightly different than other types of insurance because you can purchase auto insurance that covers specific needs. For this reason there are different kinds of auto insurance. Auto insurance basics are covered by liability auto insurance plans. Liability auto insurance is usually the minimum required by state laws. Liability auto insurance is characterized by a set dollar amount of coverage for damages resulting from accidents or negligence. The coverage amount of liability auto insurance can be applied to property damaged in the accident that is not an auto.

Car insurance also comes as collision auto insurance. Collision auto insurance is meant to cover the cost of repairs to a vehicle involved in an accident, or the cash value of the vehicle if it cannot be repaired.

Comprehensive auto insurance is also available. With comprehensive auto insurance, coverage of fees for repairs is provided for accidents that are not collisions. Comprehensive auto insurance will, for example, cover hail or fire damage.

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Here are some tips that would help you to understand more about auto insurance.

1. One of the most important tips that would help you get a discount is to check with your auto insurance agent before buying a car. The value of the car, the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of theft all affects the rates you have to pay. Get to know the policies of your insurance provider before you make a final decision on the car/vehicle to buy.

2. Most insurance companies would give you discounts if you take out more than one insurance policy from them. You can check to find out whether it would be better for you to take out all your insurance policies from one company or if the discount you get from different companies on different policies would make more sense.

3. The deductible is the lowest minimum you have to pay before your insurance policy starts to run. The higher deductible you pay the more discounts you get. What is the highest deductible you can pay? It is always better to pay a higher deductible than lower.

4. Safety devices in your vehicle also qualify you for discounts. But you have to ask for them, most agents may not tell you about it unless you ask for it. Devices like airbags, anti-theft, anti-lock brakes and daytime running lights.

5. Shop around for the best deal! Do not just rely on one quote or one referral. Check out different insurance companies. There are many of them competing for business. So take advantage and save several hundreds of dollars.