Elle Perkins asked:


Accidents is a fact of life, no matter how safe you drive your car, you can’t always control what will happen while heading on the road. However, getting involved in vehicular accidents does not mean that you will surely get a much higher auto insurance premium.

Most insurance companies will take every accident into consideration. Some of the factors insurance companies look at are: 1.) Most of the time your insurance provider considered not to increase your premium if you are found not at fault; 2.) If the damage cost exceed the car’s value and; 3.) Your auto insurance claim record. If you are not found to be at fault in your first accident, there is a chance that your premium won’t go up or there just some minimal increase on the cost. However, if you found to be the cause of the accident, your auto insurance rate will rise according to several factors. These factors are the state auto insurance laws and your local insurance company’s rate plan. Moreover, if alcohol or drugs are involved in the accident your policy could increase dramatically. Generally, expect an increase of about 20% to 40% on your premium every six months period. Your auto insurance premiums could increase more if you lose some of the discounts that you are getting such as good driving history, no claim discounts and others.

Auto insurance rates are varies from one state to another therefore if you have been in an accident, it does not mean that you will pay higher rates forever. Some states allow insurance companies to charge higher premium for an accident after three years. Just check your local insurance state board to find out how long you will be paying higher premiums.

On the other hand, if you want to obtain affordable auto insurance coverage instantly, there are two ideal options to consider. One is by going online while the other is by doing it manually. Finding low cost auto insurance rates online is absolutely quick and easy. If you are not familiar with the company you want to deal with, then search for a site that can provide you auto insurance quotes from several insurance companies. All you have to do is provide some basic information of about yourself and the type of coverage you are looking for. Just fill out an online form and submit it with the information you provided to get number of quotes from various insurance carriers. Another way is by consulting an independent insurance agent. Insurance agents are the experts and experienced individuals that will provide you the right quotes quickly and efficiently.

Keep in mind that auto insurance policy is a deal of various types of coverage. Most state requires you to buy an at least minimum amount of auto insurance coverage also known as liability coverage. This type of auto insurance is considerably less expensive however it may not protect you in the long run from expensive vehicle repair and potential lawsuits. You must take these factors into consideration when choosing how much car insurance coverage is right for you.

Sean asked:


I may be completely off base here I have no Idea how either of the two work as far as the free market as far as their coverage I think I have some idea.
I live in Colorado.

sQuirrel asked:


Thinking of buying a car….what’s the cheapest way to go about it, since all i’d need it for is to go to store and back.
from united states

T-Bone asked:


Like you claim mandating Health Insurance will do, what say you?
I have never been in a accident, yet my premiums keep going up.

navy bugler asked:


I’m about to get my license, how much is it to add me (16) to my parents car insurance? Don’t give me anything like, “It’s different for everyone.” I know. Just tell me what you are paying, or what you used to pay.