Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Best August Deals
In a rehearsal for our post-recession future, the car market has seemed to take off like a jet-fueled dragster in recent days -- thanks to the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program. Automakers could barely keep up with the demand for some models once the program began incentivizing the sale of new fuel-efficient vehicles. The good news is that automakers are sticking with roughly the same rebates and incentives they had on their products earlier this summer.
> In Pictures: 21 Great August Deals
You can even find rebates of $2,000 or more on some compacts. The bad news is that, after all the production cutbacks this year, some models are in short supply. That ought to be a reminder that the current buyers’ market might not last forever. (You will recall that incentives on SUVs shrank earlier this year as supplies became tighter.) The sales environment is changing in other ways, too. With U.S. automakers still struggling, Volkswagen sees an opportunity to make inroads in the American market and is promoting low-rate financing more aggressively than in the past. It’s easy to find low-interest deals worth a thousand dollars or more on the Passat sedan, the Routan minivan, and the New Beetle.
> In Pictures: 21 Great August Deals
Editor's Pick: 2009 Ford MustangAny time a rebate shaves a car’s price by about one-sixth, you have to give the deal a second look. This is especially true when the car is the Mustang. At the depth of the recession, it’s the perfect vehicle to remind us all that driving was designed to be fun even in the earliest days of motoring. A part of that tradition, the Mustang is the epitome of rear-wheel-drive “cool,” unabashedly offering V-6 and V-8 power in an era of diminished expectations. And now the original pony car is more affordable than ever. The suggested base price of $20,430 works out to be about $17,000 or less with the rebate. You naturally have to pay a bit more at the pump: The Mustang gets a respectable 26 mpg on the highway, but just 17 in the city. That’s nothing like the fuel economy of the minis and subcompacts becoming more common on U.S. roads. Then again, dyed-in-the-wool Mustang fans might reject the idea that a packing-crate-sized vehicle actually qualifies as a car. The 2009 Mustang has earned good reviews for its power (210 hp for its V-6 and 300 for its V-8), handling and style. There are coupe and convertible versions, four trim levels, and your choice of a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Tail Fins: Six Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Automotive Shape
I recently attended my first Tail Fin show. I don't know if this is one of the rites of passage that, in Detroit, anyway, signify when a boy truly becomes a man. In fact, I'm pretty sure it isn't, since I am middle-aged.
But I did feel just a bit more masculine after coming in such close contact to all of those flying, aggressive-looking tail fins (some of which look like they could have been used as weapons), especially since they were all attached to enormo, manly-looking vintage cars from the 1950s and '60s.
Tail Fins on a Cadillac(Photo by Automotive Hall of Fame)
The show was held at the Automotive Hall of Fame, in Dearborn, Michigan, right next door to the famous Henry Ford museum. The Hall began holding an annual car show in 2006, with a different theme each year, and the theme of this year's extravaganza was "Fabulous Fins":
Thirty vintage rides with eye-catching fins were on display, including a 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, '57 Chevrolet Bel Air, '60 Desoto Fireflite, '60 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible, '58 Ford Thunderbird, '58 Packard Hawk, '58 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special, '57 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible and a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz.
And I'm here to tell you, some of these fins were so high and long and "wing-like" that that it appeared they could help launch the cars into the clouds. And that seems as good a place as any to start with my below list -- let's call it "Six Interesting Things About Tail Fins That You Might Not Know."
1) Inspired by the Jet Age
Getting back to the notion that these tail fins, in many cases, looked like they could help the vehicles go airborne:
"The first tail fins, and the ones that followed for several years, were a response to America's post-war fascination with the jet age," said Jeff Leestma, president of the Automotive Hall of Fame. "At that point, air travel had evolved from using propellers to jet engines, and everyone was fascinated with this new jet age. And the stylists at the car companies, particularly at General Motors and Chrysler, really embraced that sensibility in terms of their designs."
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2) The Trend, a Timeline
Although most folks think of the tail fin trend as lasting roughly 10 years, from '55 to '65, the first subtle signs of tail fins actually began in the late '40s -- "like maybe a trim piece on a taillamp, and a fin that was maybe a few inches high and half a foot long," Leestma said. "But the trend was in full stride by the mid-'50s, it peaked in '59, then began to wane in the early '60s -- and, by '65, with a few exceptions, they were basically gone."
3) The Arms Race
The tail-fin trend was clearly fueled by one-upmanship, as General Motors and Chrysler locked themselves into an "arms race" of sorts to see who could bring the biggest, most dashing, most attention-getting tail fins to market. "The heads of the design teams -- Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell at GM, and Virgil Exner at Chrysler -- clearly tried to out-do each other, year after year, to see who could wow the public with the next, biggest, sharpest tail fin," Leestma pointed out.
Not that Ford was lacking in tail fins -- remember the original '56 T-Bird, after all. And some of the T-birds from '61-'62 also employed design elements that took their cues from jet aircraft.
"But, generally, the big tail fins wasn't a direction Ford wanted to focus on, not like GM and Chrysler," Leestma reported. But, other carmakers of the era also participated. One vehicle on display at Fabulous Fins, the aforementioned Packard Hawk, had a pretty good-sized set of fins on it, proportionally speaking, when you consider the smaller size of the vehicle.
4) Signature Fins
The Tail Fin Arms Race was notable in that GM and Chrysler each pursued different design strategies that set them apart from each other. For example, many of Chrysler's fins employed some "optical illusion" designs that set them apart. "Personally, some of my favorites were on the Chrysler Imperials of the era," Leestma, opined, mostly due, he said, to the semi-circle chrome pieces that appeared to be cutting right through the fins.
Tail Fins(Photo by Automotive Hall of Fame)
"They almost looked like the rings of Saturn," Leestma quipped. "That was just one of the visual tricks Virgil Exner was using at the time. And on some of the Chryslers of the era, the taillamp would appear to be floating independently of the fin. It was very striking. The DeSoto fins had some really unique styling cues as well."
5) And the winner is...
But despite those unique Cryco design elements, if you're judging by size and flamboyance, the Ultimate Fins of the era belonged to the '59 Cadillac. "That's as large as the fins ever got, on that '59 Caddy," Leestma affirmed. "And they used a lot of chrome and taillamp pieces that also visually reflected the jet age. If it weren't for the wheels, you really would think the car was getting ready to fly away."
Indeed, the winner of the People's Choice Award at the Fabulous Fins show was the head-turning '59 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz, which was impossible to miss even if you were six blocks away -- and not only because it boasted a screaming-red paint job. "That fin was so large, so pointy, almost extreme-looking, that, to this day, it's a fan favorite," Leestma shared. Another car owner at the show remarked, tongue in cheek, that "those fins looks like they could impale someone."
Drawing more attention to the Biarritiz was the fact that it was a convertible, and the top was down, "and it looked like it was a quarter-mile long," Leestma joked.
6) A trend fades...
After that '59 winged wonder, designers knew they had taken the tail-fin trend as far as they could, at least in terms of size, height, "wingspan," etc. Earle had retired
in the late '50s, and by 1960 " Bill Mitchell's philosophy was "to go with a cleaner look, with less chrome than we'd seen in the '50s. He and others started to simplify car design at that point," Leestma noted.
Plus, tail fins were never a cheap proposition from a manufacturing standpoint, even from the beginning. "The process was very labor-intensive," Leestma pointed out. "They required a lot of hand-welding -- so the larger the fin, the more labor-intensive they were to produce.
Beyond that, designers came to the conclusion that the public had had enough of the ever-expanding tail fin, and carmakers began looking to new designs. So, as mentioned earlier, the trend waned, and there was nary a fin to be seen after '65.
"But, Leestma effused, "it sure was a fun era while it lasted."
Car Modifications - Tuned for Show
Fashion and art, public appearance or even the simple act of meeting new people – it is all about the show. To show how you feel and how you think – to let others see your best, to let them understand you and appreciate you for everything you are. And today in the environment of this ever-changing World your car is more than your safe ride to designated destinations.
Your car is a part of your life style. It is the first impression of you when coming to a new place. And the look of it shows to others who you are and what you like.
Maybe this is exactly the reason why so many people try to give their cars a unique look - just as unique as they are. And tuning the car is maybe the perfect approach for this.
There are many ways for car tuning. Many of them help the car to reach high performance. I will begin with a few of them because no matter how cool the car looks the performance is important.
The boost controllers are a great way to maximize the smooth power delivery of the vehicle. It is the electronic brain of your car allowing for a better and faster control of the boost. The exhaust gases should be taken out more quickly because when this happen more fresh air is forced into the engine increasing the performance of the combustion process. However sometimes too much air could allow for intermittent losses of power to appear and drive your car unstable and unreliable.
To get around this problem an electronic brain is added to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo. This gives a better control of the boost at a wide open throttle and a quicker response regarding every change of the throttle conditions.
To control the boost sometimes mechanical boost controllers are applied but in some cases they will not adjust properly for a given condition and this will add fluctuation to the boost. This is why a fully mapped electronic boost controller is the better choice.
How have you ever seen a drag race? Or maybe you actually participated in one of them. The drag race is maybe the most exiting event that the car sports could offer. It is full of speed and adrenalin – the foundation of what a racer lives for. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about it is the NOS system.
NoS actually come from the name of one of the companies which manufactures these systems. Some people make the mistake to think that this states for Nitrous Oxide N20. This is not the case but it is close to it because a gas called Dinitrous Monoxide or the a.k.a. Nitrous Oxide N20 comes into play.
This gas was used in wartime to boost the aircraft engines and today it is an easy high power modification for many cars. A non-flammable gas by itself is injected into the intake manifold and it mixes with the air and the fuel there. By taking a part of the combustion process this gas dissociate oxygen which provides more power to the combustion process. The rapid change from liquid to gas of the new mixture component gives a nice cooling side effect too which cools down the whole engine area and it is highly valued for this effect too.
If you think about adding the NoS component to your car you should know that a proper fuel delivery system will be needed too because when the NoS comes into play more oxygen is released and therefore more fuel is required. You should also know that there will be an additional cost for you – the refill of the NoS system containers and the additional fuel that is burned because of this high power system. If that is fine with you and you are ready for the speed you are going to feel this system is just what you are looking for.
Now when NoS system is intact and the proper performance adjustments have been made it is time to put some style on the outside. Car styling is about the personal choice. No one could really tell you what your car should look like because it will express your own personality. However I will provide few suggestions.
The cheapest way will be to put a sticker on your car. Let others know what your vehicle is all about. If you are a drag race enthusiastic and you already own a NOS system it could be pretty cool to use the NOS logo or to put a fire looking sticker making the impression of a car entering the Earth atmosphere.
Always apply stickers on a warm day and take your time to release the air from the bubbles in order for the sticker to stick in tightly. You should also know that bonnet/hood stickers should resist the heat from the engine. Many stickers are translucent so keep that in mind too. If you apply for example a cool green translucent sticker to red car you will most likely end up with a muddy brown colour looking not that cool. Of course a good idea could be to apply many layers of stickers in order to create the right colour and effect.
You may also want to paint your wheels in the colour of the car to provide additional effect. Keep in mind that black look stylish too so don’t over paint because you don’t want to create the impression of a circus prop. Use your imagination – maybe some sprayed art could work for you too. You may even want to contact an artist about it.
Last but not least consider some interior redesign. Car mats are the most popular start for an interior transformation. Keep in mind that the wrong car mat could damage your gearbox and even lead to an accident. Dashboard styling and some plastic painting could help too but always try to balance the colours in a good way. This is where an artist could help or maybe a good seller with a fine taste.
We recommend you visit Auto Direct Save for performance parts for your car and police lights.
Your car is a part of your life style. It is the first impression of you when coming to a new place. And the look of it shows to others who you are and what you like.
Maybe this is exactly the reason why so many people try to give their cars a unique look - just as unique as they are. And tuning the car is maybe the perfect approach for this.
There are many ways for car tuning. Many of them help the car to reach high performance. I will begin with a few of them because no matter how cool the car looks the performance is important.
The boost controllers are a great way to maximize the smooth power delivery of the vehicle. It is the electronic brain of your car allowing for a better and faster control of the boost. The exhaust gases should be taken out more quickly because when this happen more fresh air is forced into the engine increasing the performance of the combustion process. However sometimes too much air could allow for intermittent losses of power to appear and drive your car unstable and unreliable.
To get around this problem an electronic brain is added to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo. This gives a better control of the boost at a wide open throttle and a quicker response regarding every change of the throttle conditions.
To control the boost sometimes mechanical boost controllers are applied but in some cases they will not adjust properly for a given condition and this will add fluctuation to the boost. This is why a fully mapped electronic boost controller is the better choice.
How have you ever seen a drag race? Or maybe you actually participated in one of them. The drag race is maybe the most exiting event that the car sports could offer. It is full of speed and adrenalin – the foundation of what a racer lives for. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about it is the NOS system.
NoS actually come from the name of one of the companies which manufactures these systems. Some people make the mistake to think that this states for Nitrous Oxide N20. This is not the case but it is close to it because a gas called Dinitrous Monoxide or the a.k.a. Nitrous Oxide N20 comes into play.
This gas was used in wartime to boost the aircraft engines and today it is an easy high power modification for many cars. A non-flammable gas by itself is injected into the intake manifold and it mixes with the air and the fuel there. By taking a part of the combustion process this gas dissociate oxygen which provides more power to the combustion process. The rapid change from liquid to gas of the new mixture component gives a nice cooling side effect too which cools down the whole engine area and it is highly valued for this effect too.
If you think about adding the NoS component to your car you should know that a proper fuel delivery system will be needed too because when the NoS comes into play more oxygen is released and therefore more fuel is required. You should also know that there will be an additional cost for you – the refill of the NoS system containers and the additional fuel that is burned because of this high power system. If that is fine with you and you are ready for the speed you are going to feel this system is just what you are looking for.
Now when NoS system is intact and the proper performance adjustments have been made it is time to put some style on the outside. Car styling is about the personal choice. No one could really tell you what your car should look like because it will express your own personality. However I will provide few suggestions.
The cheapest way will be to put a sticker on your car. Let others know what your vehicle is all about. If you are a drag race enthusiastic and you already own a NOS system it could be pretty cool to use the NOS logo or to put a fire looking sticker making the impression of a car entering the Earth atmosphere.
Always apply stickers on a warm day and take your time to release the air from the bubbles in order for the sticker to stick in tightly. You should also know that bonnet/hood stickers should resist the heat from the engine. Many stickers are translucent so keep that in mind too. If you apply for example a cool green translucent sticker to red car you will most likely end up with a muddy brown colour looking not that cool. Of course a good idea could be to apply many layers of stickers in order to create the right colour and effect.
You may also want to paint your wheels in the colour of the car to provide additional effect. Keep in mind that black look stylish too so don’t over paint because you don’t want to create the impression of a circus prop. Use your imagination – maybe some sprayed art could work for you too. You may even want to contact an artist about it.
Last but not least consider some interior redesign. Car mats are the most popular start for an interior transformation. Keep in mind that the wrong car mat could damage your gearbox and even lead to an accident. Dashboard styling and some plastic painting could help too but always try to balance the colours in a good way. This is where an artist could help or maybe a good seller with a fine taste.
We recommend you visit Auto Direct Save for performance parts for your car and police lights.
Hho Gas Car Modification - Do It Yourself
With a sudden increase of the prices for gas in many countries, science has come up with a terrific solution to this problem. In order to increase the amount of mileage available to your car, the cost of gasoline, and to reduce dangerous car emissions, technology has created the HHO Gas Car Modification to make your car more ecologically friendly. The system has brought the automobile to a whole new era, where fuel consumption and economic conditions have contributed to the growth of car sales with these techniques.
Many people find that the car is very important to them; it can even be described as a necessary. The HHO gas car modification technology will help the person save a lot of money, on average this modification saves people up to 20% on fuel cost with the HHO gas.
How to modify your auto
The HHO gas car modification conversion is easy to follow; you will simply use electricity from your cars battery in order to change water into a gas. HHO stands for 2 parts Hydrogen and 1 part Oxygen and it stands for exactly what you thought it was, normal everyday water, separated by electrolysis and converted into a usable gas. HHO burns much smoother and provides more energy. When using this conversion technique, a HHO generator which creates HHO gas and reduces gas mileage, and it burns much cleaner in our the house.
Buying a conversion kit may not start out inexpensive, but after a while it will have paid for itself, in the amount of gas that you will save. When you convert water into gas, the HHO gas is mixed before your manifold air- flow uses the Engines vacuum. This gas is mixed to provide you with great gas mileage, when you convert this product it will provide enough mileage about it.
If you are interested in saving the environment and would like this ultra clean burning system for you car, you will want to be sure that you have researched all of the kits, you will find that some kits are sold for many thousands of dollars, or you may have some for lower prices, but the cost is pretty minute compared to the incredible benefits you will receive from this money saving system. It will lower your spending for gas, it will reduce the oftentimes dangerous car emissions and the technology will help you save much needed monies.
Anyway this great guide to leaning how to modify your automobile, and with the help of conversion your car could be saving you money with its cleaner burn and its giving you more gas. It is a recommendation that you try out this money saving device and help save your environment. You will find that you are happy with the new changes to your car anyway. Remember if you decide to make the homemade version, be sure that you safe and take your time to follow directions clearly and in a matter of hours you could be using, the more you can start saving.
Many people find that the car is very important to them; it can even be described as a necessary. The HHO gas car modification technology will help the person save a lot of money, on average this modification saves people up to 20% on fuel cost with the HHO gas.
How to modify your auto
The HHO gas car modification conversion is easy to follow; you will simply use electricity from your cars battery in order to change water into a gas. HHO stands for 2 parts Hydrogen and 1 part Oxygen and it stands for exactly what you thought it was, normal everyday water, separated by electrolysis and converted into a usable gas. HHO burns much smoother and provides more energy. When using this conversion technique, a HHO generator which creates HHO gas and reduces gas mileage, and it burns much cleaner in our the house.
Buying a conversion kit may not start out inexpensive, but after a while it will have paid for itself, in the amount of gas that you will save. When you convert water into gas, the HHO gas is mixed before your manifold air- flow uses the Engines vacuum. This gas is mixed to provide you with great gas mileage, when you convert this product it will provide enough mileage about it.
If you are interested in saving the environment and would like this ultra clean burning system for you car, you will want to be sure that you have researched all of the kits, you will find that some kits are sold for many thousands of dollars, or you may have some for lower prices, but the cost is pretty minute compared to the incredible benefits you will receive from this money saving system. It will lower your spending for gas, it will reduce the oftentimes dangerous car emissions and the technology will help you save much needed monies.
Anyway this great guide to leaning how to modify your automobile, and with the help of conversion your car could be saving you money with its cleaner burn and its giving you more gas. It is a recommendation that you try out this money saving device and help save your environment. You will find that you are happy with the new changes to your car anyway. Remember if you decide to make the homemade version, be sure that you safe and take your time to follow directions clearly and in a matter of hours you could be using, the more you can start saving.
Oil Change Intervals: Separating Facts From Friction
Oil Change Intervals: Separating Facts From Friction...learn how often you should change your cars motor oil.
(NAPSI)-Here's news that can help car owners save time, money and the environment: The old 3,000-mile oil change is a conservative approach to maintaining a vehicle that's not necessarily true for the cars of today.
Automobile manufacturers say modern oil and engine technology means oil change intervals can be extended. While the oil change interval you should follow varies according to the car you drive and the way you drive it, oil and filter selection, and whether your vehicle has an oil life monitoring system, oil change intervals are now more like 5,000 to 7,500 miles for many new cars.
What's more, if your car is no longer under warranty, you can extend your oil change intervals by upgrading to synthetic motor oil.
A new technology affecting oil change intervals is the "oil life monitor," computer software algorithms that determine when to change oil based on engine operating conditions. The monitor looks at mileage, speed and idling time to calculate when you should change the oil. There is no actual oil condition sensor or chemical analysis of the oil. In fact, you could drain the oil and replace it with any fluid and the oil change monitor would have no way of knowing it. Additionally, the oil life monitor does not monitor how well your oil filter is working. Contaminated oil is just as harmful, if not more so, than oxidized motor oil. Basically, it's a useful tool that should be used with common sense and good judgment.
Fortunately, there are a number of quality synthetic motor oils available. The number of miles you can allow between oil changes will depend on the way you drive and the oxidation stability (useful oil life) of the motor oil.
Oxidation stability is measured by the rigorous Thin Film Oxidation Uptake Test. Conventional motor oils typically last less than 300 minutes. Synthetic motor oils typically last less than 500 minutes. One high-performance synthetic motor oil, however, has been shown to outlast the 1,300-minute test. The Royal Purple motor oils are recommended to extend oil change intervals to as much as 12,000 miles under normal driving conditions. The motor oil has also been shown to improve fuel economy. You can find out more at www.royalpurple.com.
When you upgrade your motor oil, you should also upgrade your oil filter. Low-quality filters are often made with the 3,000-mile interval in mind and may go into "bypass" mode shortly thereafter. There are a number of premium oil filters on the market from manufacturers such as Royal Purple, WIX, Purolator and K&N. Check the recommended filter change interval on any filter you purchase.
You can drive more miles between oil changes by upgrading to synthetic motor oil and a premium oil filter.
(NAPSI)-Here's news that can help car owners save time, money and the environment: The old 3,000-mile oil change is a conservative approach to maintaining a vehicle that's not necessarily true for the cars of today.
Automobile manufacturers say modern oil and engine technology means oil change intervals can be extended. While the oil change interval you should follow varies according to the car you drive and the way you drive it, oil and filter selection, and whether your vehicle has an oil life monitoring system, oil change intervals are now more like 5,000 to 7,500 miles for many new cars.
What's more, if your car is no longer under warranty, you can extend your oil change intervals by upgrading to synthetic motor oil.
A new technology affecting oil change intervals is the "oil life monitor," computer software algorithms that determine when to change oil based on engine operating conditions. The monitor looks at mileage, speed and idling time to calculate when you should change the oil. There is no actual oil condition sensor or chemical analysis of the oil. In fact, you could drain the oil and replace it with any fluid and the oil change monitor would have no way of knowing it. Additionally, the oil life monitor does not monitor how well your oil filter is working. Contaminated oil is just as harmful, if not more so, than oxidized motor oil. Basically, it's a useful tool that should be used with common sense and good judgment.
Fortunately, there are a number of quality synthetic motor oils available. The number of miles you can allow between oil changes will depend on the way you drive and the oxidation stability (useful oil life) of the motor oil.
Oxidation stability is measured by the rigorous Thin Film Oxidation Uptake Test. Conventional motor oils typically last less than 300 minutes. Synthetic motor oils typically last less than 500 minutes. One high-performance synthetic motor oil, however, has been shown to outlast the 1,300-minute test. The Royal Purple motor oils are recommended to extend oil change intervals to as much as 12,000 miles under normal driving conditions. The motor oil has also been shown to improve fuel economy. You can find out more at www.royalpurple.com.
When you upgrade your motor oil, you should also upgrade your oil filter. Low-quality filters are often made with the 3,000-mile interval in mind and may go into "bypass" mode shortly thereafter. There are a number of premium oil filters on the market from manufacturers such as Royal Purple, WIX, Purolator and K&N. Check the recommended filter change interval on any filter you purchase.
You can drive more miles between oil changes by upgrading to synthetic motor oil and a premium oil filter.
Car Insurance Savings Tips
Looking for car insurance savings tips? Find out how to save money on your car insurance policy.
(NC)—If you're looking for ways to save money on your car insurance, the following useful tips will help.
Drive carefully
Drivers with no accidents, tickets or insurance claims almost always pay less for their auto insurance coverage. With a less than perfect driving record, you can find yourself paying much higher insurance premiums over the years.
Make sure all your cars are on the same policy
Most insurance companies offer a "multi-vehicle discount" for customers who insure more than one car on the same policy.
Insure both your car and home with the same company
Again, this may qualify you for a discount called the "multi-line discount.” Most companies offer this discount as an incentive to get your home insurance business, too.
Ask about other discounts you might be able to get
Additional common discounts include anti-theft, winter tire, age, low mileage, occupational and auto club discounts, all of which could save you money, if they are available and if you qualify.
Increase your deductibles
The higher your deductibles, the lower your insurance premium, so raise them as much as you can. Keep it affordable though, because this amount is how much you'll have to cover if you need to submit a claim.
Get quotes if you have moved, or are moving
Don't assume your current auto insurer will continue to offer you the best rate at your new address. After moving, the best advice is to compare car insurance quotes. It's the only way to know you're still getting the best insurance rate possible.
Don't believe the myths about auto insurance premiums
Auto insurance premiums vary across insurers. In fact, each insurer's car insurance rates are so unique to them that it's likely safe to say that no two are alike.
Shop around
With car insurance comparison services like www.kanetix.ca, you can get online quotes from competing insurers to see if you can save money on your premiums.
Compare apples-to-apples while shopping
When comparing car insurance quotes, make sure you're consistent and include the same deductibles, coverages, and limitations so to achieve like rates. At comparison sites, like Kanetix.ca, where you can compare rates side-by-side,
they'll do this task for you.
(NC)—If you're looking for ways to save money on your car insurance, the following useful tips will help.
Drive carefully
Drivers with no accidents, tickets or insurance claims almost always pay less for their auto insurance coverage. With a less than perfect driving record, you can find yourself paying much higher insurance premiums over the years.
Make sure all your cars are on the same policy
Most insurance companies offer a "multi-vehicle discount" for customers who insure more than one car on the same policy.
Insure both your car and home with the same company
Again, this may qualify you for a discount called the "multi-line discount.” Most companies offer this discount as an incentive to get your home insurance business, too.
Ask about other discounts you might be able to get
Additional common discounts include anti-theft, winter tire, age, low mileage, occupational and auto club discounts, all of which could save you money, if they are available and if you qualify.
Increase your deductibles
The higher your deductibles, the lower your insurance premium, so raise them as much as you can. Keep it affordable though, because this amount is how much you'll have to cover if you need to submit a claim.
Get quotes if you have moved, or are moving
Don't assume your current auto insurer will continue to offer you the best rate at your new address. After moving, the best advice is to compare car insurance quotes. It's the only way to know you're still getting the best insurance rate possible.
Don't believe the myths about auto insurance premiums
Auto insurance premiums vary across insurers. In fact, each insurer's car insurance rates are so unique to them that it's likely safe to say that no two are alike.
Shop around
With car insurance comparison services like www.kanetix.ca, you can get online quotes from competing insurers to see if you can save money on your premiums.
Compare apples-to-apples while shopping
When comparing car insurance quotes, make sure you're consistent and include the same deductibles, coverages, and limitations so to achieve like rates. At comparison sites, like Kanetix.ca, where you can compare rates side-by-side,
they'll do this task for you.
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