There is a very good chance that you are — this very moment — paying too much for your car insurance. There is an even better chance that you could get a better rate, from another insurance company, than you could from your existing insurer
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The word shopping brings a feeling of immediate excitement to most people. But if you combine the word shopping with car insurance — as in “shopping for car insurance”
The word shopping brings a feeling of immediate excitement to most people. But if you combine the word shopping with car insurance — as in “shopping for car insurance” — it produces the opposite effect. The thought of shopping for auto insurance makes the eyes glaze over and the heart rate drop to the pace of a slumbering couch potato.
You walk out to your car and it’s gone. Not your car itself, the navigation system or even your cell phone. The “it” is your catalytic converter. If you don’t happen to notice it right away, the moment you start your car, you will. The sound has been described as “a deep loud noise,” “an unmistakable roar,” and even like “a Harley Davidson.”
Dan McColl of Upland, California, remembers when it happened to him.
Introduction
The following simple steps will help you determine how much car insurance you need to carry. And it will also help you get the best coverage at the lowest price. If you are confused about any of the terms we use, be sure to review the glossary in “Little-Known but Important Insurance Issues.”
You’ve got your auto lease deal all set when it hits you: “What happens if this car gets into an accident?”
Technically, the car still belongs to the manufacturer or leasing company. But, you’re still responsible for replacing it.
You’ve just learned that your request for an auto loan with XYZ Bank has been denied. The loan officer explains that the decision has to do with your credit score. XYZ lends only to prime borrowers; your credit score, she continues, places you squarely in subprime territory.
If you are looking for a good deal the next time you buy or lease a new or used car, you should do your own car finance calculations ahead of time. Then, when you get to the dealership, your numbers should agree with theirs.
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