{"id":24083,"date":"2024-07-02T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=24083"},"modified":"2024-07-02T09:51:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T09:51:30","slug":"auto-insurance-lowdown-how-to-snag-the-best-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/auto-insurance-lowdown-how-to-snag-the-best-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Insurance Lowdown: How To Snag the Best Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, and Happy July, everyone!\u00a0 There are so many wonderful things about the summer, and so many people who eagerly look forward to this lovely time of year.\u00a0 Swimming, hiking, parasailing, joyriding\u2026blue skies and blazing sun encourage all sorts of outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

One other activity that tends to find its way into our summer routine, however, is sort of a hybrid indoor\/outdoor: the purchasing of a vehicle over the summer sales.\u00a0 Memorial Day (okay, that\u2019s Spring, not summer, but it sort of counts), Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day all weigh in; national holidays tend to encourage auto dealerships to roll out the deals. And who can resist a deal?<\/p>\n

And speaking of deals, whether the summer has got you in the market for a new car, a gently used truck, or if you\u2019ve just inherited your grandma\u2019s motorbike, you\u2019ll still need to insure your vehicle.\u00a0 And one of the most frequently asked questions about auto insurance is: How do I secure the best (cheapest) insurance rates possible?<\/p>\n

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And you know us\u2026here at eTags, we love to help.\u00a0 So here is a handy list of tips (some call it the Holy Grail of insurance wisdom, but we\u2019ll leave that judgment up to you!) to help you snag the best possible automobile insurance out there.<\/p>\n

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    What\u2019s right for them may not be right for you.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Just because an insurance provider happens to give your best friend or third cousin a great deal, it does not mean that you will enjoy the same rates.\u00a0 Policies vary greatly from person to person, and are dependent on many different factors.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s good to keep an open mind and shop around for the company, coverage, and rate that\u2019s a best fit for you.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      Give the little guys a chance.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Oftentimes, small and regional insurance companies will not only offer lower rates, but they also tend to garner a much higher level of customer satisfaction.\u00a0 By skipping the four insurance giants (like a good neighbor saving you fifteen percent, we all know the commercials by heart) you may just land on a local provider who will more than meet your insurance needs. Lower rates and better care\u2026sign us up!<\/p>\n

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        Don\u2019t be shy: inquire about the deals.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Many insurance companies have a stack of discounts available\u2026but only if you ask.\u00a0 This is a great example of the squeaky wheel getting the grease. Before you sign up, get curious, because you may qualify for a break in policy rates if you:<\/p>\n