Shopping for Auto Insurance
By LaToya Irby
devider Auto insurance covers some or all the cost of repairs to your vehicle when you're in an accident or a theft occurs. Your auto insurance will also cover the other vehicle when you're the one at-fault in the accident. There are a few things to consider when you're looking for a new auto insurance policy.

Types of Coverage
When you're shopping for auto insurance, the first thing you have to decide is what type of coverage do you need? Every state requires that you have at least liability insurance that will pay for damages to the other party's vehicle in the event of an at-fault accident. If you still owe money on your car, your auto lender might require that you obtain additional comprehensive and collision coverage.

Comprehensive insurance coverage pays for damages to your car that aren't the result of an accident, for example, a theft. Collision insurance coverage pays for damages to your car that result from an accident.

You might also get uninsured motorist insurance to pay for repairs when the other motorist didn't have insurance or didn't have enough insurance to cover the amount of repairs to your vehicle.

Deductibles
Both comprehensive and collision insurance have deductibles. You have to meet the insurance deductible before your insurance company will pay for charges. You can choose your deductible, based on the amount you're willing and able to pay toward any damages to your car. Insurance deductibles typically range from $100 to $1000. The higher your deductible the lower your insurance premium.

Shopping With Insurance Providers
You should always get several quotes from different insurance providers. Call a few different auto insurance providers and let them know you're shopping around for new insurance. Make sure you understand how each insurance company processes insurance claims. Have your driving and accident record available. Giving the information upfront will help you get the most accurate quote. If you leave something out, the auto insurance provider will probably find out later when they're processing your application. Omissions could result in an increase over the amount you were initially quoted.

Check your credit score. Believe it or not, insurance providers also look at your credit when deciding your auto insurance premium. Because they believe there's a link between bad credit history and risk of filing a claim, a bad credit score could leave you with a higher premium.

Getting a Lower Premium
Ask for discounts. Auto insurance providers have several discounts available. Sometimes you might not know about them if you don't ask. Some discounts include:

• Multiple car discounts. You could get a lower premium by including all your household's vehicles on the same policy.
• Marriage discount. Being married has its benefits when it comes to getting cheap car insurance.
• Increase your deductible. It's worth mentioning again that raising your deductible can give you a decrease on your premium.
• Lower your coverage limits. There's no use in having $50,000 in collision coverage when your car's only worth $10,000. Ask for the "Actual Cash Value" coverage limit that covers your car based on its current value.
• Maintain a good credit score. Paying your other bills on time will help you pay less for auto insurance.
• Drop bad drivers. If a driver with a bad driving history is listed on your policy, your rate will go up. If you're not responsible for paying their car insurance, put those drivers on a different policy.

Paying for car insurance seems like the most unnecessary expense until something happens to your car and you need it. Take the time to figure out your insurance needs and shop around for the best rate and coverage for your vehicle.
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