After adding my son to our family auto insurance policy, I noticed that our insurance premium has gotten a little out of budget. Are there any good tips to reduce a car insurance premium?
premiums. Adding a driver will always raise your car insurance rates—especially if that driver is a teenager—but there are some ways to save some money.
First, look for discounts from your current provider. Most providers offer discounts based on different factors, so you may be able to save some money by finding discounts for which you qualify. Common discounts include:
Bundling multiple vehicles on the same policy
Bundling multiple insurance products (like home and auto)
Good student discounts (discounts for students under 25 who maintain a B average or higher)
Defensive driving discounts
Telematics discounts
If those discounts still don’t lower your premiums to a rate that you like, you can shop around for a new policy. The car insurance experts on the
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