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Reader’s Question:

I am under my mom’s car insurance policy and I am buying my own car soon. I’ll get my own car insurance as well here in Los Angeles, California and I kinda need help in deciding which car to purchase. What are the factors that I need to consider in terms of car insurance before I buy a new car?

Imari

Los Angeles, CA

Purchasing a new vehicle could be a very thrilling and tremendous experience. You have to be ready on a lot of things so that your shopping experience would be trouble-free and faster. Prior to going to car dealership, create a list of the things that you want to have in a car. While you are creating the list, bear in mind the same things an auto insurance provider will consider when giving an insurance rate quote. Some of these things are the number of passengers that the vehicle would normally hold, how frequent you use your vehicle, how you use it and where you drive. These things would aid in identifying the best car you need and would also lend a hand for you to have cheaper auto insurance rates.

You would also have to create a list of all the attributes and choices that are significant to you such as engine, anti-lock brakes, airbags, security devices, etc. Auto insurance providers usually offer discounts for some of these things and this will save you considerable amount of money on your auto insurance premiums. Once you already have a new car that you need to insure in Los Angeles, California, don’t hang back on getting free comparison quotes from this website.

Reader’s Question:

I have not been involved in a car accident yet, and have no plans of being involved in the future, but I want to be prepared and know how to properly file a claim to my insurance company here in Berkeley, California. Any tips?

Dan Paulo

Berkeley, CA

It’s a good idea to be proactive and know how to properly file a car insurance claim if, and when, you get involved in a car accident. Car accidents may come as a shock to most that they forget to do some necessary process, or gather important information about the accident and the parties involved. Some may even find their car insurance provider unhelpful if they weren’t able to take all necessary information such as license plates, names, etc., during the accident, making filing a claim a bigger hassle than it should be. Here’s a list of the actions you need to take if you get involved in a car accident:

Get all the necessary information.
If a car accident involves others, make sure you note down names, vehicle information such as license plates, contact numbers and addresses. This will assist your insurance company in contacting all the people involved to process the necessary insurances or claims to be made.

File a Police Report.
Get in touch with the police department there in Berkeley, California and file the necessary report as soon as possible. Your insurance company will be looking for this when you file your claim.

Call your car insurance agent.
Ask what are the steps you need to do and documents you need to give or fill out to file for a claim. Also consult your policy to see what kind of coverages and bring this policy with you when you meet up with your insurance agent.

Reader’s Question:

As much as possible, I want to have cheaper car insurance because I think I am overpaying for my premiums. Is there a way that I can reduce the premiums that I pay for my car insurance here in California?

Nico

San Diego, CA

There is definitely a way that you can have cheaper car insurance in  California; all you have to do is to know and understand the right questions to ask and to follow some steps. The first thing that you could do if you have two or more cars is to insure them with one insurance provider so that you may have multi-car discount. You may also inquire about multi-line discount if you could have your life and home insurance under the same provider. Also, if you have older car, you can think about cancelling your collision and comprehensive coverage.

Installation of security devices such as anti-theft, as well as airbags and anti-lock brakes can have discounts on your premium rates. You may also increase your deductible or at least choose the highest possible deductible you could afford. Also, if you have younger drivers in the household, be sure that they take driving courses and have them use less valuable car. You can also get ‘good student discount’ if your young driver has an average of ‘B’ or above in school.

Reader’s Question:

Hi, I’m a 19-year old college student here in California and I just got my own car. They say that teen car insurance is very costly especially if you are not under your parent’s policy. Is there a way out of paying more for my car insurance if I don’t get on my parent’s policy?

Thelma

Florence-Graham, CA

Even if you just got your own car, you know too well that it would be against the law to be on the road unless you have the proper car insurance. What you heard about getting teen car insurance can be too costly is right. Car insurance providers based their premium rates for teen car insurance on statistics that have been there for years. These statistics show that people with the same age range as yours have had a lot of accidents with their vehicles. Those who are between 16 and 19 years old are said to be three times more likely to get into an accident for every mile they drive than those who are between 65 and 69 years old.

For you to have the most affordable teen car insurance in California you have to get on your parent’s policy. However, if you can’t do that, you can still lower your car insurance rates. At the very least, all you have to do is to compare the premiums of all the car insurance providers that you can by getting quotes from them. You would see that the rates could differ a little from company to company.

Reader’s Question:

My brother is asking me to help him find a good auto insurance company here in California. I don’t know anything about auto insurance so I also need some help here. He mentioned that I have to make sure that I choose collision auto insurance rather than liability coverage, but what’s the difference?

Pearl

East Kern, CA

It can really be hard to decide what type of auto insurance your brother needs in East Kern, California. But you can definitely understand these things by doing a little research and seeking advice form an insurance agent. There are a lot of auto insurance companies out there and the competition is real tight. There are three kinds of vehicle insurance coverage that a provider can be able to offer your brother. These are liability, collision and comprehensive auto insurance coverage.

Liability coverage will give your brother the minimum level of coverage and still be able to drive in most states. The aim of this liability insurance is to give protection for the motorist against legal liability if he/she is at fault for a certain accident or was held accountable for. On the other hand, collision coverage will give compensation to the motorist if the automobile is damaged due to an accident, no matter who is at fault. Property damage would also be covered with collision insurance and also the damage to the automobile that’s a result of collision with other objects.

Reader’s Question:

My daughter is already away at college and I don’t know if I should keep her on my car insurance policy. What should I do about it and what would I do in case I get into an accident here in Lompoc Valley, California?

Cherrie

Lompoc Valley, CA

If your daughter is away for college or if any other member of the household will no longer drive your vehicle for any reason, you don’t have to keep them in your car insurance policy in Lompoc Valley, California. Insurance coverage for young motorists could be too high so do not put them anymore on the policy unless you really have to do so. In any case, you have to inquire about the claim process before you sign the agreement, not if you already got into an accident.

If you are involved in an accident, you have to call the insurance agent as soon you can. Do not leave for later because you could only have as little as 48 hours to file your claim. Maintain a good record of your claim and take note of every detail, especially at the site of the accident. Note names, automobile number, everything anyone says and anything that could help you later on. Do not waste time and go after the insurance provider because they tend to move real slowly so you have to harass them.

Reader’s Question:

I plan to use my RV as our primary residence here in San Diego, California but I haven’t gotten it insured. Do you think we need a special type of insurance for our RV?

Haven

Cupertino, CA

Recreational Vehicles are actually special vehicles that would require having a special type of insurance. Neither car insurance nor a home insurance could be able to properly or fully give coverage for the RV and the owners of the RV. You would have to do some thorough research to be able to find the necessary insurance for your needs on your RV. If you are lucky, you do not need to have insurance for your RV. But if you need insurance, you would be lucky to have it.

Since you plan to use the RV as your primary residence in Cupertino, California, you may want to get insurance coverage that will allow full replacement if an accident happens. You could never foresee an event where such insurance coverage is needed but when you need it, you’d be very much grateful to have it. Cardboard boxes do not make much of a home these days. Consider having an insurance coverage when your RV is parked at a campsite so that you could have protection against theft or injuries.