By David Rodeck
From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Shopping for new auto insurance? Here are ways to save money.
Start by asking about discounts. Bundling multiple policies with one insurer can lead to savings on all your premiums. Discounts for setting up electronic payments, paying your entire premium in full, and going several years without a ticket or accident are also common ones to look for, says Laura Longero, executive editor for CarInsurance.com.
If you have a student in your family who drives your vehicles, see whether he or she has the grades to qualify for a good student discount. When your child goes to college, Longero says, insurers could reduce your premiums if the school is more than 100 miles away from your home. Or, if you’re driving less these days, see whether your insurer has a program that sets your rate based on your mileage. More major insurers have created these new programs since the pandemic….