If you drive a car and have insurance then you probably want to find a way to reduce your excess. Excess is the money which you have to come up with out of your own pocket if you ever need to make a claim for any reason. This amount can vary widely depending on many factors and some people feel that there is no good way to reduce it. Despite this, there are methods which exist that can help to not only reduce your excess but also reduce your monthly premium.
The surest method available to reduce your insurance excess is to increase your premium. Insurance companies will often offer lower excess to people if they are willing to pay a higher premium. This method is often not as good as it may seem at first. In most cases the extra money you will pay out in your premium will more than make up for any savings you will get on your excess in only a matter of a few months. In fact, in nearly all cases, unless you will be filing a claim every two to three months it would be better to lower premium and accept a higher excess.
Students and parents of students who have good grades are able to receive a reduction on both their premium and their excess from many insurance companies. This is because most insurance companies offer what is known as a good grades deduction. This deduction is offered because most insurance companies view students who have good grades as students who are more mature and therefore less likely to be involved in an accident.
Maintaining a status as a good driver is another great way to reduce your excess and your premium. While most people believe that an accident will not be their fault the truth is that most accidents are caused by both people involved. By practicing constant safe driving habits you can reduce the risk of being involved in an accident by a considerable margin. Over time this will lead to both reduce premiums and a lower excess.
Another major step you need to take to ensure that you get a good excess is to make sure that you bring forward everything which may affect your insurance rates. Factors such as employment history, being married and even having children can all help to reduce your overall insurance premiums and even your excess amount. The best thing about these different factors is that they require no additional work on your part once the initial step of actually supplying the information is completed.
The most important thing you can do if you are looking to get a lower excess is to shop around with several different insurance companies. Insurance companies do not offer universal rates. It is not uncommon for someone to save as much as 30% over another insurance company while getting the excess they want. It also gives you a good chance to ensure that you are getting a reputable insurance company who will be there for you if you ever need them.
Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for Carinsurancesa.co.za. South Arica?s leading Car Insurance portal.
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