Many consumers are looking to cut household expenses any way they can in these uncertain economic times.  The first place most households often look is car insurance premiums.  To clarify, a car insurance premium is the amount you pay to the car insurance company on a regular basis (ie monthly) so the car insurance company will fix your car in the event of a car accident.  Car insurance can be considered a necessary evil.  No one likes paying for car insurance.  You have to pay for car insurance when you don’t use it and when you finally need it; car insurance companies make it a major hassle to obtain your money from them to fix your broken car. 

One of the most common ways to reduce your monthly car insurance premium is to increase your insurance deductible.  What is a deductible you ask?  A deductible is the amount of money you pay out of your own pocket in the event of a car insurance claim (i.e. a car accident that is your fault).

As tempting as it may seem to raise your car insurance deductible to reduce your monthly insurance payment, you need to evaluate your financial situation first.  For example, ask yourself, “If I raise my deductible from $1,000 to $2,000 do I have the $2,000 deductible set aside in the event I get into a car accident?”  If the answer is no, you may want to postpone raising your car insurance deductible until you save $2,000 and can comfortably put it aside.  If the answer is yes, you still need to consider your car driving habits and your risk of a car accident.

Your car driving habits can alter your car insurance expenses significantly.  If you are a safe driver and can go a long period of time without getting into a car accident, raising your deductible may be a smart move.  If you are not a safe driver and you frequently get into car accidents, raising your insurance deductible may not be worth it.  The longer you go without getting into a car accident, the more money you save on car insurance expenses.  If you get into a car accident shortly after raising your deductible, you may end up losing money.  Let’s look at an example.

If increasing your deductible from $1,000 to $2,000 decreases your monthly car insurance premium by $25, then it would take 40 months (starting from the date you raise your car insurance deductible) for your monthly savings to cover the $1,000 increase in deductible (40 x $25 = $1,000).  So that means if you have an accident during those 40 months, you are better off keeping your deductible at $1,000.  With your driving record, can you go 3 years and 4 months without a car accident?  If not, you may want to reconsider or change your driving habits.

So, you are a great driver and fully confident in your ability to go 3 years and 4 months without a car accident.  Too bad it’s not that easy and too bad we don’t drive on roads without other vehicles.  You also have to consider other drivers on the road.  We all know there are plenty of dumb drivers on the road.  Due to congestion and higher population, there are a larger number of morons on the road in the city than in the country.  Your chance of getting into an accident in an urban environment is a lot higher than in a rural environment.  So carefully take into consideration where you live, work and play before you raise your car insurance deductible.

Is raising your car insurance deductible right for you?

Car Insurance 



By: Charles Barnes

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ev1go asked:


What steps do I need to take in order to always be well ahead of the tricks that car insurance companies would want to pull on me?

thisguyohdane asked:


I just got a misdemeanor for possession of alcohol as a minor, i’m twenty. And i was just wondering if anyone knew if that would affect the price I pay for car insurance? Thanks alot.

patria asked:


I will be learning to drive pretty soon and I want to know the cheapest and affordable car insurance out there for students.

Tiffany B asked:


I know that your insurance is responsible to cover damages, but who pays the deductible? Party responsible or whoever owns the car getting repaired?
No damage to my car … just wondering if they go to the insurance … will they have their own deductible

Many consumers are looking to cut household expenses any way they can in these uncertain economic times.  The first place most households often look is car insurance premiums.  To clarify, a car insurance premium is the amount you pay to the car insurance company on a regular basis (ie monthly) so the car insurance company will fix your car in the event of a car accident.  Car insurance can be considered a necessary evil.  No one likes paying for car insurance.  You have to pay for car insurance when you don’t use it and when you finally need it; car insurance companies make it a major hassle to obtain your money from them to fix your broken car. 

One of the most common ways to reduce your monthly car insurance premium is to increase your insurance deductible.  What is a deductible you ask?  A deductible is the amount of money you pay out of your own pocket in the event of a car insurance claim (i.e. a car accident that is your fault).

As tempting as it may seem to raise your car insurance deductible to reduce your monthly insurance payment, you need to evaluate your financial situation first.  For example, ask yourself, “If I raise my deductible from $1,000 to $2,000 do I have the $2,000 deductible set aside in the event I get into a car accident?”  If the answer is no, you may want to postpone raising your car insurance deductible until you save $2,000 and can comfortably put it aside.  If the answer is yes, you still need to consider your car driving habits and your risk of a car accident.

Your car driving habits can alter your car insurance expenses significantly.  If you are a safe driver and can go a long period of time without getting into a car accident, raising your deductible may be a smart move.  If you are not a safe driver and you frequently get into car accidents, raising your insurance deductible may not be worth it.  The longer you go without getting into a car accident, the more money you save on car insurance expenses.  If you get into a car accident shortly after raising your deductible, you may end up losing money.  Let’s look at an example.

If increasing your deductible from $1,000 to $2,000 decreases your monthly car insurance premium by $25, then it would take 40 months (starting from the date you raise your car insurance deductible) for your monthly savings to cover the $1,000 increase in deductible (40 x $25 = $1,000).  So that means if you have an accident during those 40 months, you are better off keeping your deductible at $1,000.  With your driving record, can you go 3 years and 4 months without a car accident?  If not, you may want to reconsider or change your driving habits.

So, you are a great driver and fully confident in your ability to go 3 years and 4 months without a car accident.  Too bad it’s not that easy and too bad we don’t drive on roads without other vehicles.  You also have to consider other drivers on the road.  We all know there are plenty of dumb drivers on the road.  Due to congestion and higher population, there are a larger number of morons on the road in the city than in the country.  Your chance of getting into an accident in an urban environment is a lot higher than in a rural environment.  So carefully take into consideration where you live, work and play before you raise your car insurance deductible.

Is raising your car insurance deductible right for you?

Car Insurance 



By: Charles Barnes

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littleangel678970 asked:


I’m planning on buying a new car in the next month or so because my old one is falling apart. My car insurance that I have now is actually my mom ‘s and I wanted to get my own policy for the new car. Do I have to buy insurance before I buy the new car.

To get your vehicle be insured, these days, considered vital to give extra length to the life of it. Therefore various companies offer insurance for almost all the vehicles. Car insurance is central among all vehicles. Insurance companies require minimum amount of your money to pace up with every day problems and maintenance expenditure your car requires. Suppose you meet an unwanted accident and your car is not insured yet, then you will have to pay the whole expenditure of it. If you had an insurance company involved in you would not have to take a small loan from a bank or a friend for that compensation. In order to put repair and other belonging expenditure to the care of a caretaker company such as insurance company is quite an activity of a healthy mind.

Not only has that but auto insurance reduced burden from the head that someone is seriously concerned to the health of your auto. Nowadays no body knows what will happen after few minutes. No body is secured at all. So how could a car be? Therefore insurance is of pivotal importance to be gotten as soon as possible. Sometimes driving on crossroads or overtook by another moving vehicle you may meet an accident or your car in parking lot has been scratched even though you have nothing to do with it. But your chief concern is the price fall of your auto or it will reduce the beauty of it. Therefore insurance is most important for ones own benefit.

Car insurance quotes are available online these days. You can simply sit behind a desk and by typing a few words internet web will take you to us, Resultantly we will give the best services within short span of time with all the best services available near you to get repaired your car. However, no matter how badly your car has been damaged that expenditure can shoot sky high still we are with you to help you out. We offer various insurance quotes according to the strength of your wallet. The selection belongs to you to make. Besides if the car has been damaged to such an extent that it hampers value of the car still you can have a difference making damage-value with us.

Nowadays, a great many auto insurance companies promise every thing but after the car has met with an accident they just fly off. In conditions like such do not forget our cheap car insurance suggestions.  All the quotes are formulated in accordance to suit your taste and affordability. If you are keen to get the car insured then rely on our online services. We promise less confess much and provide all the necessaries an insured car needs.

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Suemyra S asked:


I know car insurance in NY is expensive in general, but any suggestions would help!

Vball439 asked:


I bought my first car (not under my parents name) about a year ago. I stayed with my parents insurance company for 6 months, but then swtiched to Allstate because they offered me lower premiums. After 6 months my premium has increased with Allstate, so I am thinking about switching again. Is this bad to do??? I have had no accidents or tickets so I am not even sure why it went up, but I can’t afford these ridiculous rates! Thanks in advance!