Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While there’s no way to guarantee you’ll get a certain car insurance rate, there are things you can do to try to get the lowest rate possible—and many people do pay less than $200 a month for car insurance.
Car insurance companies base their premiums on highly individual factors, like your:
Credit score
Driving record
Age
Type of car you drive
Zip code
You can’t control your age or zip code, but you can try to raise your credit score, avoid driving violations, and choose a non-luxury vehicle to keep your insurance rates down.
From there, each company uses its own calculations to determine your rate. Different companies may charge you different rates for the same coverage!
This makes it super important to get quotes from at least 3-5 insurance companies before buying a policy.
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