Monday, March 16, 2009

Tips When Purchasing Los Angeles Auto Insurance

By R. Lee

Los Angeles auto insurance is not much different from many other cities, though some of its regulatory practices and requirements have left a lot of unanswered questions at times.

California Department of Insurance have strict law regrading rates of car insurance. A 20 year old proposition, Proposition 103 keeps the rates lower. Other changes like car preference and driving styles have also contributed to the rates being kept constant, unless approved by the residents.

Because of this regulation of Los Angeles Auto Insurance industry, rate increases have to be approved by the public before it can enforced. The requirements by Proposition 103 is the number of miles driven, the drivers driving record, and number of years the driver has experience and so on. This is good for the residents of California and doesn't look like it is going to change anytime soon.

There are many discounts available for car owners in Los Angeles. Having a good driving record is the primary reason you will get a discount. If your vehicle has alarm system, anti lock brakes, or a restrain system, you should also receive a discount on your Los Angeles Auto Insurance. Furthermore, if you have multiple insurances with the same company, the insurance companies will offer discounts.

On other hand, if you drive a expensive foreign model car, your premium will be higher. If you have a younger driver under twenty five, your rates will be higher, until they turn twenty six years old. Additionally, if the make and model of car is deemed to have more accidents, like a sports car, your rates will be higher than normal.

Discounts are plenty for Los Angeles Auto Insurance, you just have to ask the agent or the insurance company for it. Make a list of which discounts you qualify for.

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