Reader’s Question:
Hello! I have a 19 year old son who is looking forward to purchasing a vehicle for daily use. Luckily, my brother in Texas wants to sell his 2006 pick-up truck. How will it go when it comes to car insurance since my son is only 19?
Mildred
Houston, TX
Having a teen driver means doubling your car insurance rates when compared to an adult’s. But there are ways you can do to have a lower costs and higher savings. Most car insurance companies rates vehicles depending on its type. Generally, they have a category on which vehicle will cost high on getting insured. Sports cars, the engine type of vehicles or vehicles that cost more means higher car insurance quote. Vehicles with a good safety rating can also affect your auto insurance quote. You’ll not only save on your premium rates, this is also best for your son’s road safety. Let’s say your teen is doing well in school. This is great because chances are, he can be eligible for a good grade car insurance discount. Most insurance companies offer lower rates on student drivers with outstanding grades. Not only that. another way to reduce the chance of your teen marked as a risky driver by car insurance companies is making them take defensive driving lessons. It will only reduce car insurance costs, it will also make your son a better driver on the road. Got more than one car? setting your teen as the primary driver on your least expensive or oldest car will reduce your car insurance quote. Lastly, it is always recommended that you take a look at 3 different auto insurance quote sites. Or better yet, use a car insurance comparison website such as this one to compare quotes and get the best deals easily.