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One of the biggest days in a teen?s life is the day they earn their driver?s license. But with that little piece of plastic comes tremendous responsibility. It is important to make sure that, as a newly licensed driver, you have proper car insurance coverage.

But car insurance for teen drivers can be very expensive. Teen drivers are considered high risk drivers due to their inexperience, which means they can expect to pay high rates for their insurance premiums. Don?t let that stop you from earning your driver?s license, though. With careful planning, teen drivers can find ways to save money on car insurance.

The first step a teen driver should take is to get several quotes from licensed insurance providers. Different providers define risk in different ways, which means some providers might charge higher insurance premiums for teen drivers than other insurance providers. There is also much competition in the insurance business, and if an insurance provider knows you are talking to a competitor, they might be willing to offer you a better rate on your insurance premiums. But you have to ask and be willing to negotiate. The internet makes doing research and shopping for insurance much easier than it was in the past.

If you haven?t done so already, look into taking a basic or defensive driving course. These courses show insurance providers that you are serious about safety behind the wheel, and this makes insurance providers more likely to lower your risk level when assessing your driving record for an insurance premium. Talk to a qualified insurance provider about what courses are available and what courses are eligible for an insurance discount.

Ask your agent if the insurance company offers discounts to student belonging to certain clubs, or if they offer good student discounts. Ask whether they will give you a discount based on your parents’ policies or organizational memberships. This is where a little research on the Internet is very helpful before you see your agent.

Another way to get a great discount on your car insurance is bundling. If you parents have home or life coverage, sometimes their insurance providers will bundle all your policies and offer a discount. Sometimes this discount can be really substantial. And check whether the insurance company offers discounts to household that have multiple drivers or own multiple cars. This is another terrific way to lower your car insurance costs.

If you are a newly licensed teen driver or will earn your driver?s license soon, contact a qualified insurance provider. They can answer whatever questions you may have about car insurance, examine your specific situation closely and make insurance recommendations so that you are properly insured and protected behind the wheel. It will take some time, effort and research, but you could end up saving a lot of money on your insurance premiums, which makes the investment worth it.

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Generally, after making a claim your car insurance premiums is expected to rise. The main reason for this is that now you have become a liability for the insurance company. They have to spend a great deal of money each time you have an accident and the insurer wants to ensure that your premiums are enough to compensate for the expenses and at the same time get profit from them.

How much your car insurance will be affected is hard to say. One of the main factors is by how many claims you have had total. If you have had an accident before your premiums will go up even more. If you have had several different accidents you are a high risk driver and will be expected to pay dearly for it.

Your insurance may also be affected by how frequently the car accidents took place. If you had two car accidents in a year, without much gap in between, your premium rates can escalate higher. Regardless of where you search for, your insurance will be influenced by your driving history in this fashion, though it is possible that you might get a better rate if you look around.

The highest premiums are saved for young male drivers. Although it is a bit of a stereotype, insurance companies have done research to find the drivers that are most likely to get into an accident. Since their driving record is fairly new, young drivers are instantly more of a liability. If they get into a car accident the premiums will skyrocket until several years afterward with having a clean record.

In certain cases your insurance may not be affected as much. This is usually if the accident was not your fault or if you have had a long standing clean record. Of course, some insurance companies will still up your rates regardless, even if the accident wasn?t your fault.

To understand how the rates are set you need to know a little about ISO symbols. ISO stands for Insurance Services Offices, Inc. and they assign every car a certain symbol or number that relates to how much the care is worth. This is what makes the insurance companies ratings fair and equal for everyone. If your ISO rating is high it means that you have an expensive vehicle and it will cost more to repair. Vehicles that cost more to repair are required to have higher premiums. If you get into an accident your premiums will go up relative to what your ISO rating is as well.

Your car insurance will not be taken away after an accident, but it may go up so high that you will have to cancel it. Don?t worry, even if you cancel your insurance after an accident the insurance will still have to cover your claim. The exact time of the accident is very important. If your accident occurred even a minute after your insurance expired, you will have to pay the damages yourself.

By now, you know how significantly the claims influence your premiums. Therefore you must avoid filing unnecessary claims for petite accidents; otherwise your insurance premiums may shoot up considerably. If the damage caused in an accident is less than $750 dollars, then it is suggested that you avoid filing a claim. If you get involved in another accident in the same year, then too you may choose to avoid filing for claim.

Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for Carinsurancesa.co.za. South Arica?s leading car insurance portal.

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