Next to your home, your automobile is often the most expensive piece
of property you own. As a result, it is important to seek the best
value when buying your insurance. To ensure that you have the proper
protection, there are a number of ways that you can reduce the cost
of your auto insurance premiums while obtaining the coverage that
you need including:
Deductibles
Choosing higher deductibles for Collision and Comprehensive coverage
is an easy and cost effective way to lower your auto insurance bill.
In many cases, the premium savings realized by switching to a higher
deductible may be enough to offset the cost difference of an increased
deductible in just a few years.
Discounts
Multi-policy – By insuring your auto
and home with ERIE, you will receive a discount on your auto premium
as well as your homeowners insurance premium.
Multi-car – If you insure two or more
cars with ERIE and they are owned and used by the individual and/or
relatives living in the same house, you receive a discount.
Driver Related Discounts
Good drivers who have no accidents or violations receive the most
competitive rates but there are other factors that can reduce your
premiums even further including:
Driver training – If you have a young
driver under age 21 insured who has completed an accredited driver-training
course, you will receive a premium discount.
College student – Young, unmarried, full-time
college students who spend most of the college term away from
home without the use of an auto are eligible for this discount.
Age 55 & over – Cars driven primarily
by an insured who is 55 and over receive a discount on the Bodily
Injury, Property Damage, Medical Payments, Personal Injury Protection,
Comprehensive and Collision premiums.
Accident Prevention Course (IL, NY, PA, TN,
VA only) – If the principal operator is age 55, you may
receive an additional discount in these states if you voluntarily
and successfully complete an approved Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Course.
Vehicle Related Discounts
You can save even more money on your auto insurance by choosing a
vehicle with the following safety equipment:
Passive restraints - If your vehicle is equipped
with factory-installed automatic seat belts or air bags, you will
receive a discount on the Medical Payments or Personal Injury
Protection portion of your premiums.
Anti-Theft devices – You may receive
a discount on the Comprehensive portion of your premium if your
vehicle has active or passive anti-theft devices.
Anti-Lock brakes – Vehicles with factory
installed anti-lock brake systems on all four wheels are eligible
for this discount that applies to the Bodily Injury and Property
Damage coverages.
If you are interested in obtaining more information
or an auto quote, contact us.