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Can you explain what a car insurance installment fee is?
I want to avoid any extra fees and keep my car insurance bill low. Is an installment fee optional?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The best way to avoid an installment fee and find extra savings on car insurance is to make your premium payment in full at the beginning of the policy.
While the paid-in-full discounts offered by most carriers are substantial, most of us can’t afford this option.
Check with your carrier to see if there is a price difference between paying by mail or enrolling in their automatic payment plan. Paying by mail tends to have the highest service fee attached to it, while enrolling in electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments can be free.
If you are unhappy with your carrier’s payment plan options, give
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