Insurance and Finance
With car insurance premiums at an all time high, we are all searching for the best deals. Fortunately, there are many things that we can do as drivers to reduce the cost of our annual car insurance premiums. Here, we consider ways of doing so.
The Car
The first place to begin is with the vehicle itself. Before you purchase a car, you need to consider how expensive the insurance premiums are likely to be. Bear in mind that risk is a huge factor, the greater the perceived risk that the car will be involved in an accident or a theft, the more expensive the insurance bracket. For instance, sports cars generally fall into the most risky category. Their fast speed means that drivers are likely to drive faster the insurance companies correlate speed with accidents. Likewise, sports cars are very popular with thieves, because they people associate them with status, because thieves are more likely to steal them, they fall into a higher insurance bracket. When it comes to buying a car, other factors help to reduce perceived risk.
Safety features are a great way of reducing perceived risk, and these relate to both how safe the car will be in a collision, and how difficult the car is for thieves to steal. For instance, driver and passenger airbags and a Thatchum fitted alarm will reduce the amount you pay for car insurance.
Furthermore, the less expensive the car is to replace, the less the insurance company needs to pay in the event of an accident. Therefore, it is always better to choose to drive a cheaper car if you want cheap motor insurance in Ireland.
The Driver
If the insurance company considers you a safe driver, they will offer you cheaper insurance rates. They judge this on several variables. Firstly, they will look at your driving record by checking whether you have any driving convictions or penalty points. For each infraction, expect an increase in your premiums. Drive within the speed limits and pay attention at all times to ensure you receive the best prices. Secondly, they will look at whether you have had any insurance claims. You may have had an accident that resulted in no conviction and no penalty points, but the fact you were in an accident will increase your risk level in their eyes. Generally female drivers can expect to pay slightly less then their male counterparts.
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