By Chimezirim Odimba

There are things that will help you get massive savings without putting yourself at risk. Would you like to learn more about them? If so, the following tips will go a long way in helping you achieve just that...

1. You're certainly paying too much if you have collision and comprehensive coverage for an old car that is not a classic. This is because you are compensated based on what is called the Kelly Blue Book value of your car at the time you make a claim. So even if you've paid your premiums faithfully for years but the Kelly Blue Book value says your car is worth nothing, you'll get nothing from your insurer and they'll be totally covered by the law.

So do yourself a favor and remove this coverage types from your policy for all old cars. Doing this will save you much and not compromise you in any way.

2. Raise your deductible and you'll get lower rates. The recommended option is the highest you can easily afford.

Just bear in mind that this is the amount you'll have to contribute if you file a claim.

3. Your rate is seriously affected by your total mileage. Therefore do all within your power to NOT drive your car whenever there is a good alternative. This applies more to those whose work and location make it easy for them to use the public transit system.

Another great option for those who want to reduce their mileage is carpooling.

4. We all know that no age group pays as much for auto insurance as drivers who are less than 25. However, one step you can take to enjoy more affordable rates if you are part of this age range is maintain good grades.

You must have a grade point of not less than B to have this good student discount. This attracts a discount of about 5%. This is so because insurers think there is a correlation between good grades and a young driver's behavior while driving. It's unusual to meet reckless under-25 drivers who keep getting excellent grades.

5. Make out some time to visit not less than 5 insurance quotes sites that return quotes on auto insurance policies. This should require not more than 25 minutes.

As you visit each quotes site, make sure you input the same information. Doing otherwise will return misleading quotes. After you've received your auto insurance quotes, compare them to determine which serves your interest best in price/value.

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