How To Reduce Your Car Insurance Excess

Everyone is looking for ways to lower their bills especially in this economy. Owning a vehicle can be as expensive as owning a home with the high car payments, high cost of fuel, and the high premiums paid for car insurance. Refinancing the vehicle to a lower rate can save on payment costs, buying a car that is better on gas will reduce fuel costs and there are many things that can be done to lower the car insurance cost.

The best way to start on saving on your vehicle insurance is to shop around with other companies. Brokers are available to offer their services but you may be subject to fees. Calling for quotes can be tiresome but it is worth the hundreds of dollars saved on your policy.

The deductible is the mount you are expected t pay out of pocket in the event that there is a claim on your policy. By having a very low deductible your rate is higher and if you increase your deductible you will see the premiums go down.

What type of car you drive will affect your rate as well. Many cars are high risk for theft or accidents and the insurance premiums are much higher. If the cars value is high you will expect it be more to insure it. You also have to know if your car is considered a sports car you will pay more in premium costs.

We all want to have a clean driving record and be safe on the road, this goes without saying. Insurance premiums are reflected by your driving record so the safer you are the better your rates. Running a stop sign or speeding can increase your policy just as a major violation or an accident will.

Safety and security features installed on your car will dramatically reduce your rates. Dual airbags, safety locks and anti theft features are looked at as very beneficial to your insurance company and can save you hundreds on your policy. If your vehicle is not equipped with these features find out how much it would be to install them and speak to your insurance company about the discounts you would receive.

When your policy comes up for renewal do not accept the policy without looking for any changes that could be made or by shopping around. You might find that other companies will offer you a much better rate to switch your insurance to their company.

Any time you can combine insurance policies you will save money. Most insurance companies offer discounts to have more than one policy active with them. So mortgage insurance, renters insurance, boat insurance, anything you have compile them with one company to receive the big savings.

Saving on car insurance can be done in many ways. If you shop around and find out the information needed about your driving record and your car you will be able to make the necessary changes that will save you hundreds.

Susan Reynolds is the content coordinator for a leading South African Insurance Provider who specialises in Car Insurance Options.