Get auto insurance discounts with our buying tips from expert authors who bring you 100+ years combined experience in insurance and auto safety. Learn how to shop smart when comparing policies, what questions to ask your insurance agent or company, and what aspects of your demographic, your vehicle, or your driving history can qualify you for lower rates. These auto insurance buying tips will help you get the best possible coverage on your budget by knowing what discounts to look for, ask for, and earn.

How to Save Money on Auto Insurance: Ask About Discounts

How to Save Money on Auto Insurance: Ask About Discounts
By Lori Mandell

Want to save money on auto insurance?  I know, it sounds like the beginning of a car insurance commercial, but one of the keys to doing just that is asking your agent about the many discounts offered by insurance companies.  They don’t always tell you about them up front—you have to ask—and some insurers offer some, but not others.  There’s a chance you’re already getting the benefit of a couple of them without even knowing.  Pull out the Declarations Sheet that came with your policy and take a look.  It lists your coverages and your premiums and there is, undoubtedly, a section listing discounts you are currently getting.  Some discounts offered are small, around 5%, but some offer bigger savings, and even the small ones in combination could make a substantial difference.

Buying Discount Auto Insurance: 10 Reasons Why It’s Called "Discount"

Buying Discount Auto Insurance: 10 Reasons Why It’s Called
By Darryl Lee

There are a number of different things you can do to obtain discount auto insurance. Most of the discounts can be combined to maximize your discount such as a good driver, multicar and multi-lines discount combined on a single auto policy. Below are the top 10 discounts you can obtain and why.