7 Surprising Ways to Save on Car Insurance

Outside of your trips to the petrol station and visits to your friendly mechanic for regular maintenance, car insurance is one of the things you just have to spend on when you have a car. As with any recurring expense, it pays off (literally!) if you take steps to lower your cost. Here are seven great ways to lower your car insurance payments that you may not yet know about.

Ask for a Discount

Don’t be afraid to haggle! Ask your agent if they give discounts or any special promo! You could be pleasantly surprised to learn that your car insurance agent can offer you a discount if you just asked for it

Set Higher Deductibles

To save even more on your car insurance, try to get one with a high deductible. You’ll have to pay more in the event that you make a claim on your insurance but you’ll typically pay less on your car insurance premium. This is a good idea if you have a good driving record.

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Limit the Coverage

Depending on where you live, there usually is a basic coverage you’ll need to have on your car insurance. The Land Transportation Office requires that a vehicle be covered by a Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance policy as dictated by the Insurance Code.  You have the option to get more coverage such as collision coverage or comprehensive coverage. If you drive an old car and annual collision coverage will cost you about half of the car’s market value, then it might not be worth it to get the collision coverage. When the vehicle gets into an accident, the insurance company is likely to total the car.

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Park Your Car in a Safe Place

Garages are meant for cars, not for keeping junk. So clean out your garage so that you have a place to park your car safely and not on the road side. Let your insurer know that you have a garage to park your car and you may enjoy a discount on your premium because there’s less risk of someone breaking into your car while it’s parked for the night.

Install Car Safety and Security Features

If your car has airbags, anti-lock brakes, anti-theft, and engine cut-off systems, then your insurer may factor this in when they compute your premium and give you a lower price for your car insurance. Having these features mean that you can drive safer and there’s a deterrent to your car being stolen.

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Choose a Car That Costs Less to Insure

If you’re in the market for a new car, think about your car insurance premium as one of the factors that you should consider when reviewing how much it would cost you over the life of your vehicle to operate. A top of the line performance car is much more expensive to insure than a regular sedan.

Shop Around for Car Insurance

Save money on car insurance by getting quotes from various insurance companies. Shop around to see which one offers the best deal for the car you want to insure and with the features that you are looking for. You could call them different insurers one by one and waste a lot of time or you could be smart about it and use MoneyMax.ph’s car insurance comparison tool to get a quote from several car insurance providers in the Philippines.

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Car Insurance Company	Features
MAPFRE Insular	10 years of casa eligibility 366 accredited repair shops PHP 5,000,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 3,000 Towing - Yes, up to PHP 5,000 Vehicle removal crane services - Yes, up to PHP 10,000
Malayan Insurance	3 years of casa eligibility 58 casa repair shops PHP 7,500,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 1,000 Towing - Yes, up to PHP 4,000 Vehicle removal crane services - Yes, up to PHP 8,000
New India Assurance	10 years of casa eligibility 30 accredited repair shops PHP 3,500,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 1,500 Towing - Yes, up to PHP 4,000 Vehicle removal crane services - Yes, up to PHP 10,000
Prudential Guarantee	10 years of casa eligibility PHP 3,000,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 2,000 Towing - Yes, up to PHP 5,500 Vehicle removal crane services - Yes, up to PHP 15,000
SGI Philippines	5 years of casa eligibility 36 accredited repair shops PHP 5,000,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 2,000 Towing amount - Yes, up to PHP 5,000 Vehicle removal crane services - PHP 10,000
Stronghold Insurance	10 years of casa eligibility 167 accredited repair shops PHP 3,000,000 maximum total sum insured
The Mercantile Insurance Corporation	10 years of casa eligibility 77 accredited repair shops PHP 5,000,000 maximum total sum insured Overnight accommodation - Yes, up to PHP 2,000 Towing - Yes, up to PHP 5,000 Vehicle removal crane services - Yes, up to PHP 10,000

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