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October 9th, 2008 by Jaren

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The soaring fuel prices all over the world has some benefits after all. In the United States alone, citizens are obviously driving less and taking commutes on their places of destination. This spells lesser times spent on the road driving their own cars. Ultimately, decreasing auto accidents and related injuries incurred from these situations. Given the fact that auto accidents is reduced, so as auto insurance claims. And the cycle brings good news to car owners. Because it will definitely mean a much lower auto insurance rates. This is done to be able to stay competitive with other cheap car insurance providers. An agency in the US keeps track and monitors road traffic volume. They report that this year in March experienced the lowest density of traffic in American roads since the 1940s. You should understand that when auto insurance policy claims go down, what insurance companies do is adjust the premiums that we pay for the whole coverage. This way, they pass on savings to their consumers, US, the car owners.

August 13th, 2008 by Jaren


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Speed, or rather excessive speed, is the main cause of driving accidents and since sports cars can go faster than any other vehicle on the road insurance companies are keen to cover themselves by offering high premiums to sports car owners. So what can the sports car lover do to ensure his passion doesn’t leave him bankrupt? Below are some top tips to getting as low a rate as possible:

1. For several reasons having a low credit rating will encourage the insurance companies to offer you a lower insurance rate for your sports car. If you can’t be trusted with money, you won’t be trusted behind the wheel of a 200mph killing machine.

2. It goes without saying that a clean driving record will mean a lower premium. If you’ve got a history of speeding tickets and accident claims, expect to break the bank when it comes to getting your sports car insured.

3. Consider taking out quite a high excess if you can afford it. If you are a safe driver this should not become a problem and will almost certainly mean a lower monthly rate.

Having a sports car affords its owner a sense of luxury and prestige but if it becomes hugely expensive to run then it may begin to feel like more of a burden. With fuel costs rising every day, it is very important to find as low an insurance deal as possible for your pride and joy.

May 23rd, 2008 by Robert

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If you’re from Hampshire and you don’t have any car insurance coverage, you better be on the look out for the police, because they will seize your vehicle.

Since it started three years ago, the authorities have confiscated 10,000 vehicles whose owners never even bothered to cover them for car insurance. This was in due part to a campaign that tackles illegal motoring.

According to the Hampshire Police Head, John Martin:

“Those members of society who take a responsible attitude to licensing and insuring their cars will take some pleasure in knowing that the police will actively seek out those who choose not too,” he remarked.

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May 21st, 2008 by Robert

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Here’s your chance to be an earth hero and get cheaper car insurance rates at the same time.

If you live in London, electric cars are exempt from charges on congestion and you get another bonus: you get cheaper car insurance premiums because your produce fewer emissions compared to gasoline-powered cars. Usually these electric types are also small in stature, but it’s also a big plus to the insurance company as they are more unlikely to get into a serious car accident.

So, if you want to save up on gas, get cheaper car insurance premiums, and lessen the carbon monoxide in the air, buy an electric car.

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May 5th, 2008 by Robert

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Little white lies were supposed to be harmless until you were found out. However, what if there were 11 million white lies done each day? That’s the number of car drivers who will not tell the truth (read: lie) to avoid having their claims rejected.

The survey done by moneysupermarket.com further details it. According to the survey, the car owners found it more important not jeopardizing their car insurance rather than being honest with their circumstances.

When asked what they would do in the event that they left their car unsecured and it was broken into, a third of motorists would said that they would keep the truth from their insurer for fear that they would not be able to claim on the insurance; another third said they would tell the truth, and the final third were undecided about what course of action they would take.

If ever they were found out, this would push the price of for other motorists. And their claim would be denied as well.

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