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What You Don’t Know May Cost You: 5 Things That Increase Your Premiums

by Carsurfer Admin on 2016/08/03 in Auto Insurance with Comments Off on What You Don’t Know May Cost You: 5 Things That Increase Your Premiums

Car insurance is one of those things that varies in price greatly from one company to another. There are a number of factors that can affect your car insurance premium that you might not think of off the top of your head. Keep these in mind when shopping around for your insurance quote to give a bit of an explanation of why your quotes and rates are the price you receive.

Type of vehicle

The make and model of the vehicle you drive has a large impact on what your insurance rate is. Insurance companies use published vehicle safety ratings to evaluate how safe a vehicle is, and they offer discounts to their customers who drive vehicles less likely to be involved in an accident. Insurers may increase rates for vehicles that are susceptible to theft too. Window tint typically doesn’t affect insurance premiums as long as it isn’t illegal in the state and conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications. According to Instant Windscreens, window tint may actually be helpful. It can protect your vehicle’s interior from damaging UV radiation helping it retain more of its value for longer.

How Many Miles You Drive

It makes sense that the more you drive the higher your automobile insurance rate is going to be. Driving more miles and further distances increases your risk of getting into an accident and needing to file a claim. You’re also likely to have a higher premium if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes. If you are using your personal vehicle for business, it may be worth it to look into separate commercial auto insurance. If you have an accountant, ask them about the cost versus the benefit of having commercial auto insurance for your vehicle. If you work for yourself, and you are the company, you’ll have to do the research yourself, but it’s worth your time to look into.

Driving Record

Your driving record has a direct impact on insurance rates. If you have a clean driving record without accidents, claims or tickets you’re considered a safe driver and may receive a discount. If you have moving violation tickets, such as a speeding or following too closely citation, you’ll be in a higher risk pool of drivers for rate purposes. Insurance companies consider people who have citations for risky behaviors to be at more likely to cause or be involved in an accident, which would cut into their profits. Keep vigilant and follow safe defensive driving practices. You can also look into taking a driver safety course to get a rate reduction if your insurance company offers the option.

Demographics

Insurance companies factor in your age, sex and marital status into your rate quote. Young males under 25 have higher rates, especially if they’re single. Insurance rates are almost always calculated in consideration of risk, and young, single male drivers are most likely to be in an automobile accident.

Where You Live

Believe it or not, the zip code where your vehicle is parked every night affects your insurance. If you live in a high-crime area, you’ll have a higher premium than a safer neighborhood. Rates can drastically change from zip codes right next to each other. It is probably not worth it to move simply to save some money on your insurance rates, but when moving to a new area, it may be a factor worth considering.

The factors for determining car insurance premiums take into account numerous criteria, including rating scales approved by the individual states. Keep these in mind when you’re shopping for insurance so that you aren’t surprised the next time you get a quote.

Sporty and Spendy: This Year’s Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure

by Emma Sturgis on 2014/06/24 in Auto Insurance with Comments Off on Sporty and Spendy: This Year’s Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure

There are many cars on the road today built with just one thing in mind: speed. These are not cars taken to drive leisurely around town, or used for work and errands on a daily basis. These are the cars boasting lightning fast speeds, and also extremely high insurance rates. Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche all have these speedy models, which also come with the highest insurance rates of 2014.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S

According to insure.com, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S is fifth on the list of cars with a pricey insurance rate for 2014. On average, it costs $2970 to insure this car every year. Why such a high price tag? The Porsche Panamera Turbo S boasts 570 horsepower with turbochargers, allowing this vehicle to top out at speeds of 192 miles per hour. In addition to its ability to reach breakneck speeds, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S is also a four-seater, adding backseat passengers to its risk potential.

Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic AWD

The Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic AWD comes in next on the list of cars with the highest insurance prices of 2014. On average, this car costs $3019 annually to insure. The reasoning behind this price is simple—this car is designed to throw caution to the wind, with 429 horsepower and the ability to go from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds.

BMW M6

The BMW M6 is the second most expensive car to insure in 2014. The 560 horsepower engine and the ability to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in just 4.1 seconds give this car the speed many crave, and the liability insurance companies dread. Because of this, the cost to insure the BMW M6 is $3065 annually. The coupe model of the M6 is even costlier, due to its lightweight carbon-fiber roof, which both increases its speed and makes it more prone to damage in the event of a collision. 

Nissan GT-R Track Edition

Finally, in the number one category of the most expensive cars to insure is a vehicle with a maker that might surprise you. Nissan’s GT-R Track Edition is the premier sports car for those enamored with the idea of achieving racing speeds. This vehicle, equipped with a turbocharged V-6 engine and a six-speed automatic clutch, accelerates from 0-60 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds and boasts a 545 horsepower engine. The newest model removed the back seat in order to increase the speed and performance of the car. To insure this vehicle, the annual cost is $3169.

A insurance specialist reports that car insurance companies typically assess a vehicle’s risk factor to determine the rates they will apply to that particular vehicle. The above listed vehicles all embody a certain amount of risk due to their ability to reach high speeds quickly. Because these cars are, on average, priced over $100,000 and have significant wreck potential, the insurance rates are much higher than those of an ordinary car or SUV.