How To Save Money On San Antonio Car Insurance

 

February 13, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: San Antonio car insurance 

Reader’s Question:

How can I save money on my San Antonio car insurance?

Adams

San Antonio, TX

Good question! And a very timely one considering how our economy is going now, everyone should know how to save a penny or two! With the right knowledge and a bit of effort there’s no reason why you can’t save money on your San Antonio car insurance policy, here’s eight ways how:

1. Take advantage of the generous discount options offered by most car insurance companies. Discounts can really help bring down an otherwise expensive insurance premium. Know what you’re eligible to get.
2. Defensive driving classes are not a waste of time! In fact, not only will you learn how to better avoid accidents, completing a course would make you entitled to get defensive driving discounts.
3. Did you know that the kind of car you drive influences your rates? If possible, get a less expensive vehicle to enjoy cheaper rates.
4. Increasing your deductibles would actually cause your premiums to become lower, if you’re comfortable doing so.
5. Driving less can pay-off. Those who drive less than 15,000 miles a year can get low-mileage discounts.
6. Installing extra-safety and security mechanisms on your car can also bring premiums lower.
7. Re-evaluate your policy at least twice a year. Make sure that the coverage that you bought still meets your needs and circumstances.
8. Finally, shop for the best policy. The easiest way to get this done is to use the free insurance quote tool on this website to help you both find the most competitive rates as well as compare offers coming from a wide range of providers easily.

Do You Need a San Antonio SR22 Due to DUI?

 

January 11, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: SR22 Certificates 

Q: Hi. I mostly use the buses in San Antonio, so do you think I need to file a San Antonio SR22 certificate since I have been convicted of DUI?

A: Well, it is the law in Texas that almost any car you own, even if you rarely use it, needs to have liability insurance on it. Beyond that, if your license has been suspended, then you are required to have a San Antonio SR22 certificate unless you’re okay with your license being suspended yet again. Remember that driving on a suspended license is illegal, so even if you use your car only for emergencies, you don’t know where an emergency will end you up.

If you want to find a way to pay less for your San Antonio SR22 certificate, then the fact that you do very little actual driving will work in your favor. You can ask your car insurance company what the qualifications are, but most car insurance companies have on their list of discounts one for drivers who use very little mileage, called the low mileage discount. Most of the time, your mileage has to come in under 10,000 miles in one year, although there are companies which have stricter requirements. Some companies have different levels, though, such as 10% for 10,000 miles and 15% for 5,000, so consider this when choosing where to get your San Antonio SR22 certificate.