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You may think that having a new car means that you will never have to worry about paying for expensive repairs or at least not for a long time. Before trying to decide which company you should consider getting this extra coverage from, you should first know what protection you already have for your car.
If you bought a new car, then you automatically had coverage for repair costs from the car manufacturer. This covers most components of the car for a specified time or number of kilometers. If you aren't sure what your original coverage was, then check your paperwork or check with the dealer to see if you are still covered or if the coverage has expired. Once this coverage ends, it is up to you to pay for all of your repair costs in full. This is why many people choose to buy coverage that will continue to pay for repairs when they are needed.
These days it seems like the price for everything is on the rise. The cost of petrol, the cost of food, even car insurance cost has risen dramatically in the last few years with no reduction
in sight. High insurance cost has caused many low income families to choose between paying for food and paying for car insurance, with auto insurance most frequently
losing out. But there are many factors that can affect car insurance cost and knowing what these factors are can save you money in the long run.
Prior Driving Record
Your prior driving record will have a great deal to do with your car insurance cost, regardless of your age. If you have any accidents, speeding tickets, or moving violations on your driving record, the cost of your auto insurance will typically be higher than if your driving record was clear. Insurance companies believe that the presence of negative actions on your driving record indicates someone who is an unsafe driver and therefore has an increased possibility of filing an insurance claim in the near future.
Type Of Car
The type of car you drive can also be a determining factor in your car insurance cost. Sports cars typically have the highest insurance premiums while station wagons and older
model cars have the lowest premiums. A general rule of thumb is the more expensive a car is, the higher the auto insurance cost will be because of the higher amount the car
insurance company will have to pay to get the car replaced if it is ever totaled. By simply choosing a later model car or a sturdier type of car, you could reduce your auto insurance cost
by a significant amount.
Age Of The Insured
The age of the insured person can have a big effect on auto insurance cost. Generally, people under the age of 25 will pay a much higher premium for car insurance because
insurance companies believe that they have not had their license long enough to demonstrate good driving habits. A large percentage of accidents in the South Africa are caused by
people under the age of 25 driving in an unsafe manner.
With the cost of everything rising steadily, it makes sense to do whatever you can to save money on necessary expenditures, such as car insurance. There are many factors that
can influence the rise and fall of an individual's auto insurance cost. By knowing what these factors are, an individual will be better able to control the price they pay for car
insurance.
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