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Your Driving Record.
Drivers with no points are guaranteed the lowest rates that companies
offer. Some companies offer forgiveness programs which forgive the
first minor ticket.
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Your Collision and Comprehensive Deductibles.
You can save premium dollars by choosing higher deductibles or eliminating
coverage for older cars that are already paid for.
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Your auto-related health insurer option.
You can save premium dollars by choosing your health insurer as "primary"
in the case of auto-accident related injuries. It is important to
check with your health insurer before choosing this option.
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Your Personal Injury Protection Deductible.
You can save premium dollars by choosing a deductible of $500, $1,000
or $2,500.
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Your lawsuit threshold option.
You can save premium dollars by choosing the "verbal threshold"
This limits lawsuits brought by you against the other driver, except
in the cases of death or serious injury.
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Your vehicle options.
Generally, higher priced cars and high-performance vehicles cost more
to insure, because they cost more to fix if they are in an accident
or replace if they are stolen.
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Your multiple car discount.
Insuring two or more cars on one policy can reduce your premium.