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You can save money on your car insurance if you are willing to invest a little bit of your time searching and comparison shopping.

The first thing you need to do is get at least six quotes for the sake of apples to apples comparison. When comparing your quotes, make sure that the coverage amounts being quoted are the same from company to company. One way an insurance company can make their quote less is by offering less personal liability coverage or higher deductibles.

Make sure to buy the coverage level suitable to protect your assets. The minimum coverage is not typically enough if say for example you own your home. You may find that there is not a big difference in price for $500,000 in coverage versus $300,000.

The following are a few reminders when shopping for car insurance;

1. Compare the insurance coverage that are being quoted to ensure you are comparing apples to apples.

2. Make sure that you give the same information regarding your driving history to each company that you seek a quote for. They will want to know if you have had any traffic accidents in the last 5 years or any traffic violations in the last 3 years.

3. Make sure that the insurance company is trustworthy. They should have an A or A+ rating. The payment of any liability claims against you may depend on this rating.

4. It doesn’t hurt to let the Agent know that you are shopping other companies as well.

5. You can shortcut the time it takes to get quotes but going to one of the websites that will do the comparison shopping for you. Just make sure that it is an independent broker, not someone whom works for one particular insurance company.

One last thing to keep in mind is that you should shop for new insurance every year at least 30 days prior to your renewal date to ensure that you have the best coverage at the lowest price.

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Summer is fast approaching which is when the majority of people take their vacations so they can take advantage of the warmer weather. Most people choose to travel by car. It is highly recommended that if you are planning to use your car for your vacation that you check your belts and hoses for any visible signs of weakness as well as having your air conditioning unit check for Freon. It is also a good time to have your cooling system serviced, i.e. a radiator flush and fresh anti freeze put in.

Hot weather also has a tendency to make your vehicle run hotter, so you should also get your oil changed, have your tires rotated, balanced and checked for proper air pressure. Of course while you are doing this you should make sure that your tires have plenty of tread wear left. A side benefit besides safety is properly inflated tires will improve your gas mileage.

Some other things you should do is have your car tuned-up, brake pads checked for cracks and amount of pad left, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and windshield washer fluid levels checked. Summer time means plenty of bugs on your windshield and head lights which could hinder your view.

Taking the time to make sure your car is in great shape prior to your trip will go a long way in providing you a safe and happy trip. The quickest way to ruin a trip is to get stranded out in the heat somewhere.

After your successful vacation come back and wash and wax your car to get the road grime off of your paint. Once you have thoroughly cleaned your vehicle we recommend that you cover your car or truck with a cover to protect your car from the UV rays of the sun