Trim Your Car Insurance Cost

Written By: Graham McKenzie on November 5, 2009 No Comment

When the time comes to buy a new or used car, either as your first car or as a replacement for your current one, the choice can be difficult. With a huge range of cars available to motorists, deciding whether you should buy a large family car, small people carrier or an estate car can be a daunting task.

The Car industry in India has seen a tremendous growth and seems to be the fastest growing sector in the world. This sector has responded with an exponential progress in the number of new models launched in the last few months. The craze for cars among people is growing day-by-day. Hence, all the car manufacturers are giving tough competition to each other by opting innovative and unique ideas to capture the market.

Before purchasing a car it is recommended that you collect some information on what cars are cheaper to insure. Of course it will not be wise to compromise on your requirements just for the sake of saving on insurance costs. So it is advisable to short-list a few cars that fulfill your basic needs, and then work out the car insurance costs. Maintain a balance between the two factors while taking the decision.

Similar to an insurance agent, you can take reference from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), to determine how much risky the model and make of your car is compared to other cars in the same category. The HLDI has statistical data covering almost every make and model available in the car market, and the institute can provide you with decisive information regarding whether the car that you intend to buy has losses that are valued to be lower than, equal to or higher than the average losses for that particular category of vehicles. The most significant point of this analysis is that lesser losses and expenditure on account of accidents and/or theft always translates into less costlier car insurance.

When you are shopping for a car, it’s important to spend time making sure it’s safe. The latest cars in the market today come equipped with advanced safety features. Excellent seat belts, airbags, all-wheel drive and anti-lock brake systems are some of them. These technologies not only ensure you and your family a safe drive, but also cut down the insurance cost of the car drastically. Even if it makes the car a little costlier it is worth the investment. You are sure to reap its benefits in the long run.

Anti-theft gadgets like alarms, electronic keys, steering wheel locks and navigation systems are features that prevent your car from being stolen. And if your insurance company feels satisfied on that aspect the insurance costs can reduce too. In any case, your car being stolen is the last thing that you and your insurer would like to see.

With the need to save money increasing daily, many motorists need to look into whether they are prepared to pay for a new car, or settle for a used car. And of course there’s the question of arranging a car loan and finding good car insurance.

Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for Carinsurancesa.co.za, a leading South African car insurance portal.

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