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Some insurance companies seem to specialize in
drivers with clean records, some are nicer to drivers with a
little bit of trouble.
That's one reason why it pays to shop
around for car insurance. Another reason is your credit
rating, driving experience and age. I know a young driver
who just bought a 2008 car (a Chevy Malibu). Because he
financed it, he had to get Collision and Comprehensive
coverage. The quote from the first insurance company was $640
a month. A second company, luckily quoted him about
$275 a month. He has been driving about a year, but at the
age of 20 has managed to mess up his credit. The first
company apparently cared more about his credit than the second.
By the way, he has no accidents or tickets.
It's a good idea to know what features your car
has, like anti-lock brakes, airbags, etc. before contacting any
insurance company.
It's always a good idea to keep the number of
points on your license to a minimum. If you get a ticket,
try talking to the DA about what you can do. They may allow
you to take a defensive driving course to reduce the violation.
Sites that can help you find a good deal
by getting quotes from several companies at once:
You can even use them to decide which car to
buy, based on insurance costs.
I believe the two sites listed below use
different companies, but there is some overlap.
- Netquote.com

- They've been around for quite a while now.
- 2Insure4Less -
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