Everyone wants to save money on their car insurance policies. The cost of expensive car insurance can make the pleasure of owning a vehicle not so pleasurable. There are many things we can do to lower the cost of the insurance rates we are paying and some of them might surprise you. Listed below you will find information on how to get cheaper car insurance with only making a few changes.

Shopping around and comparing quoted from several companies is extremely important when you are trying to find the best priced policy. There are thousands of insurance companies offering vehicle insurance and they will all promise you the lowest rates. The price difference between some of these companies can mean hundreds of dollars so it is worth shopping around. If you have anything on your driving record you might want to find a company that offers forgiveness for violations earlier than some of the others.

Decide on your policy deductible carefully. A deductible is the price you are going to pay out of pocket in the event of a claim being filed. Some insurance companies offer extremely low deductibles to make their policies look more attractive, but you will be paying for that low deductible in your total policy price. Many people who have good driving records will never file a claim where the deductible will need to be paid, so it is smart to have a larger deductible in order to lower the policy premiums.

Driving a sports car of course will cost you more than driving a minivan, but did you know that minivan or sedan that should be saving you money could be raising your rates to pass that of the sports car? If you drive a vehicle that is considered high risk from the insurance company your rates will sky rocket. That little sedan may have a bad rap for begin hit and that minivan may be on the top theft list. Find out where your car stands with your dealership.

If your car is not installed with safety or security features your rates will be higher than those who have cars that are. You can equip your car with an anti theft device for very little and save quite a lot on your policy. Talk to your agent about the available discounts that are offered for specific features being installed on the vehicle. You may learn that a vehicle with safety locks or dual airbags will be much less expensive to insure than one without.

Most of us have other insurance policies such as mortgage insurance, boat insurance, or motorcycle insurance, by combining these policies with one company you can normally save large amounts of money. Having multiple policies with one company will generally bring discounts for all the policies, not just the car insurance.

Do not take for granted that your insurance company is giving you the best possible rates. You have to shop around and compare prices with other companies to be for sure. Always ask about discounts that are offered from the company and find out which ones you qualify for. The policy should offer enough coverage but not so much you are paying for useless items. If you have a road service package with your car dealership or through a private company do not pay extra for the one offered form the insurance company.

Susan Reynolds is the webmaster for a leading South African Insurance provider who specialises in Car Insurance.