How to Save Money on Car Insurance

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Car insurance can be a really expensive part of our lives. We have to have insurance for our life, car, boat, disability and home. Insurance companies must compete with each other so there are ways to get good deals . One of the ways is discounts.

If you have noticed, there seems to be a car insurance office on almost every corner. With all this competition, each office knows that to get your business they have to give you a good price and good service. Car insurance has it's share good discounts. But if your not aware of them you'll miss out on saving money.

Here are a few of the discounts available to you:

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag

You could save up to 25% for driver side air bags and 40% for full front seat air bags. These discounts apply to the medical payments or pip portion of your car insurance premium.

Anti-lock Brake System

Does your car have a factory installed anti-lock brake system? You could receive a 5% discount on the collision portion of the premium.

Anti-theft System

Cars with a built in anti-theft system could earn a discount of up to 25% on the comprehensive portion of your premium.

Daytime Running Lights

Vehicles equipped with daylight running lights as standard equipment could earn you a 3% discount on certain car insurance coverages.

Driving History & Habits

Five Year Accident Free Good Driver

If your driving record is clear for five years you may save up to 26% on coverage.

Plus if your insurance company carries accident forgiveness, your rates won't go up.

Seat Belt Use

If you and your passengers always wear seat belts you could receive up to 15% off the medical or personal injury protection portion of your premium

Drivers Education

Defensive Driving Discounts

If you have completed a defensive driver education course you may be eligible for some discounts depending on the state where you live.

Driver's Education

If your a young driver and you have completed a drivers education course you may earn a discount on most coverages.

Good Student

Full time students with good grades can receive up to a 15% discount on their coverage.

Drivers Affiliation

Emergency Deployment

As a member of the armed forces fighting in wars overseas you are eligible for discounts of up to 25%.

Military

If your in the military on active duty, retired from the military, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, you may be eligible of up to 15% of your premium.

Partnering Organizations

Some insurance companies have partnered up with various clubs and organizations to give discounts on your auto insurance premium.

Senior Level Federal Employees

If you have a senior-level job in the government, some companies give up to 8% discounts on your premium.

Customer Loyalty

Multi-Car

There is a discount if you insure more than one car on your policy and it may be up to a 25% discount.

Multi Policy/ Multi Line Discount

When you insure your car and also have your homeowners, renters, condo or mobile home policy with your car insurer you could get a discount.

Renewal Discount

For having multi year renewal with your insurer you can receive a loyalty discount.

With increasing demands on our incomes we must find ways to save some money. Make sure you have all the discounts coming to you that you qualify for. Today it's so easy to buy car insurance, there is an auto insurance store on every corner. With all the competition and discounts, the consumer wins. Why can't health insurance be bought so easily.?

With a little phone work and visiting your local car insurance office you will get a very satisfying deal. Go Here