Buying Car Insurance: Auto Information to Give to Your Agent or Company

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In order to get the insurance you need, be sure to provide your agent with the information he or she needs. Your agent will want to know:

The agent will then ask more detailed questions about your cars, such as their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and whether they have passive restraint systems or air bags, anti-lock brakes, or anti-theft devices.

If you already have another insurance policy with the company for home or life insurance, you might receive a discount on your auto policy. You should also mention if you or other drivers in your household have completed safe-driving courses and if student drivers in your home are getting good grades. Both of these may qualify you for discounts on your auto policy.

Once the agent has assembled all of the information, a premium will be quoted to you. The premium will depend on all the factors above and on the deductibles you choose.

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