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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Getting Car Insurance

Getting Car Insurance Quotes

In order to get a cheap car insurance quote you need to get quotes from a number of car insurance companies . Thanks to the Internet, you can quotes online in the comfort of you home in just a matter of minutes.

There are a ton of websites where you can get car insurance quotes online. Unfortunately, most of them are run by insurance companies who only give you their rates. There are a couple of companies who also give you rates from their competitors, but from the comparisons I've done, they don't give you the cheapest rates that are available.

Where to Get Cheap Car Insurance Quotes Online

Your first stop in your quest for cheap car insurance should be at an insurance comparison website where you can get rate quotes from multiple insurance companies. All you do is enter your insurance information and the amount of insurance you want on a simple online form, then wait to get your quotes.

Most insurance comparison sites only deal with A-rated companies so if you decide to get your car insurance through them, you know the company will be reliable. Some of these site let you talk with an insurance professional, either online or by telephone, so you can get answers to any questions you may have, plus get tips on how to lower your premium. (See link below.)

After you get your quotes, go to J.D. Power's website (jdpower.com). Click on the "Insurance" tab at the top of the website, then click on "Auto Insurance Provider Ratings." On the page that comes up you'll see ratings for a number of different categories. Under the "Pricing" category you'll see what J.D. Powers considers to be the companies that offer policies with the best prices. I recommend getting rate quotes from the companies with highest ratings (five bullets).

By now you should have enough quotes to get a cheap rate on your car insurance. Before you buy a policy, read it over, or have an agent from the company explain it to you, to make sure you understand what you're buying and that you have all the coverage you need.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Car Insurance Rates - Teenagers

Varies greatly from one group of drivers to another. This is mainly due to different types of driving styles. Factors such as age, sex,credit history, marital status, and criminal background can greatly affect your car insurance rate.

Car insurance rates for teenagers continues to be among some of the highest rates seen by anyone applying for auto insurance. Unfortunately teenagers have alot going against them when insurance companies consider them for coverage. Lack of experience, little to no credit history, and no marital status are all factors that skyrocket a teenager's insurance rate. The highest auto insurance rates observed by any individual are usually any male driver under the age of 25. Teenager's are also "statistically" more liable to get into a car wreck. In 2003 teenagers made up less than 5% of all drivers, but were involved in nearly 20% of fatal car accidents, an 22% of any type of car accident. Statistically teenager's are a huge liability for insurance companies, and they make up for the liability in increased rates.

Fortunately, there are options for teens looking for ways to decrease their rates. A teen may be put under the same policy as his/her parents, therefore decreasing the rate. This can sometimes result in an increased rate for the parent's, but the overall savings usually make up for the adjustment. The type of car also has a small factor in the rate price. A car with a low profile engine, high safety measures, and mediocre value are generally considered better in the eyes of insurance companies. Obviously a teenager's rate is going skyrocket if they drive a brand new porsche or high valued luxury sedan.

Another option for teens is to take a drivers training course. Teens that have never driven a car, or are getting their license for the first time would do well to take a drivers training course - as not only would their insurance rates decrease, you are at much less risk to get into an accident after taking the course.

There are many other options available to the would-be teen looking to decrease their insurance rates.

Car Insurance Quotes

At car insurance Megastore we recognize that women are safer drivers than men and believe it's only fair they should be rewarded with cheaper car insurance. We offer a choice of over 300 products from leading insurers, many designed exclusively for women with female-friendly features such as full breakdown cover and 24/7 claims assistance.

Typically, women's car insurance premiums are on average 30% below that for males in a similar age group. This is particularly true for lady drivers below the age of 28 and is reflected in our pricing. Simply click here now to see what we can do for you.

At Car Insurance Megastore we offer affordable insurance cover for lady drivers of all ages from 17 onwards whether they have a full license or are just learning. We deal with young professionals and mums with 4x4s through to more mature ladies or even those that have been unlucky and have a claim or even received penalty points on their driving license. There's a policy to suit all circumstances or choice of vehicle.

There are a number things that lady drivers can do to make further savings on their car insurance - such as undertake a 'Pass Plus' course. And there are opportunities to build no claims bonuses / discounts on their first policy. We also offer cheap insurance for women traveling abroad.

Our team of expert advisers have been arranging insurance for many years and fully understand women's policy requirements, which is why we offer such a wide range of benefits. Apply online for a quote with us now or contact our call centre on 01902 83 4444. We have a live support option on the website which allows us to monitor your application in real time so you get the best policy and we can immediately respond to any questions you may have.

So whilst it's not always easy being a woman in today's world, one thing that is easy is arranging your car insurance with the Car Insurance Megastore.

It seems unfair that women should be penalized with high premiums when the research clearly shows that they make fewer claims than men, and that's what we support.Try the Car Insurance Megastore today for affordable cover for lady drivers.