Auto Insurance - Tips To Save You Money
by Anonymous on 2007-09-22
There are two basic types of car insurance; Third Party and Fully Comprehensive.
Third Party usually covers Fire & Theft as well. This type of insurance is about half the cost of a Fully Comprehensive policy so is popular amongst young drivers who have no No Claims Bonus or discount. Third Party Insurance only covers the costs of anyone you drive into. It does not pay one cent towards the cost of damage to your own vehicle.
Third Party policies do not even pay if someone crashes into your vehicle while it is parked at the side of the road. It is worth considering this cheaper option if your vehicle has a low book value.
Fully Comprehensive policies cost more but they do provide you with cover in case an uninsured driver runs into you. It also pays out your repair costs in a two vehicle accident. You lose your No Claims Bonus in ANY accident because it is a No Claims, not a No Blame bonus. You have to seek redress from the other driver for financial losses including loss of No Claims discount.
When you start driving you will usually have no No Claims Bonus discount. Some companies will offer you an introductory No Claims Discount though. If you are in this position, do look around.
Insurance costs have come down in recent years, at least if you are perceived as a low-risk driver. Internet Insurance companies have lower costs and tend to be more competitive in their quotes. You do need to check that the quotes are for similar options.
To reduce your insurance costs consider reducing the number of drivers covered. Consider limiting the times you will use the car. In some countries 60% of accidents happen between 2 am and 6 am, so if you are only going to be on the road at this time in an emergency you should be able to get a lower quote.
Larger, more powerful vehicles carry a larger insurance premium because these vehicles are seen as higher risks, so consider going for a smaller car to reduce your costs, too.
Third Party usually covers Fire & Theft as well. This type of insurance is about half the cost of a Fully Comprehensive policy so is popular amongst young drivers who have no No Claims Bonus or discount. Third Party Insurance only covers the costs of anyone you drive into. It does not pay one cent towards the cost of damage to your own vehicle.
Third Party policies do not even pay if someone crashes into your vehicle while it is parked at the side of the road. It is worth considering this cheaper option if your vehicle has a low book value.
Fully Comprehensive policies cost more but they do provide you with cover in case an uninsured driver runs into you. It also pays out your repair costs in a two vehicle accident. You lose your No Claims Bonus in ANY accident because it is a No Claims, not a No Blame bonus. You have to seek redress from the other driver for financial losses including loss of No Claims discount.
When you start driving you will usually have no No Claims Bonus discount. Some companies will offer you an introductory No Claims Discount though. If you are in this position, do look around.
Insurance costs have come down in recent years, at least if you are perceived as a low-risk driver. Internet Insurance companies have lower costs and tend to be more competitive in their quotes. You do need to check that the quotes are for similar options.
To reduce your insurance costs consider reducing the number of drivers covered. Consider limiting the times you will use the car. In some countries 60% of accidents happen between 2 am and 6 am, so if you are only going to be on the road at this time in an emergency you should be able to get a lower quote.
Larger, more powerful vehicles carry a larger insurance premium because these vehicles are seen as higher risks, so consider going for a smaller car to reduce your costs, too.
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