| It is commonly known that auto insurance for | | | | and get him as older car as possible, not |
| teens is expensive. Insurance companies are | | | | jeopardizing safety of course. Don't go and buy |
| aware that teenagers are very risky and reckless | | | | him a brand new Mustang. Instead let him drive |
| drivers, and they charge very high rates in order | | | | the family mini van. It may not be the most |
| to cover themselves. That is all nice to know but | | | | appealing teenage ride, but its better then no ride |
| it does not change the fact that you'll get a | | | | whatsoever. |
| headache when you receive your first insurance | | | | Tip #5 If you do decide to buy him/her a brand |
| bill after adding your son or daughter. Things get | | | | new car, then make sure it's a car that is |
| even worse if you have more than one kid, | | | | classified as a "low risk." That excludes sport cars |
| driving around and living in the same house at the | | | | as a thumb of rule. Get a safe car, meaning, |
| same time. | | | | more air bags, alarm protection system, ABS |
| So what can you do to save some dollars on car | | | | brakes, ESP, etc... Now you're sure to get some |
| insurance for teens?! You can take a look at | | | | additional discount and a better rate too. This |
| some of these tips: | | | | does not apply just to teenage drivers, but to all |
| Tip #1 Does your teenager drive to school every | | | | ages. |
| single day? I'd say probably not. So why not try | | | | Now you might be thinking. Isn't it better, cheaper |
| and classify him/her as an "occasional driver." The | | | | and more convenient for me to get my son his |
| thing is, not every insurance company allows you | | | | own insurance policy. But if they he is still minor |
| to do that. I won't do any harm asking though. | | | | and living in the same house as you, then it won't |
| Tip #2 If your teen has above average grades at | | | | be the smartest choice. People get big savings |
| school, they might be eligible for some discount. | | | | just by insuring everyone in the family altogether |
| Make sure you ask your insurance company. As a | | | | in a bundle. Insuring a teenager aside from the |
| general pointer, a 3.0GPA is necessary. If your | | | | family is much more expensive. The best and |
| teenager is in college, they might be required to | | | | cheapest choice would be to get a family policy. |
| be on the dean's list, or be one of the better | | | | And now, the greatest savings tip of all times. |
| students among their classmates. | | | | Make your teens get a job!! They are fit enough |
| Tip #3 Also, if they decide to take an additional | | | | to work and pay for their own gas or auto |
| driver's course, they might be eligible for certain | | | | insurance. |
| discount. Be sure to ask your insurance agent | | | | These tips are a sure way for you to save some |
| about it. They might be required to take a certain | | | | money on car insurance for your kids. But as a |
| type of course. | | | | general rule, having a teenage hormone raging |
| Tip #4 One of the most important thing when | | | | driver in the house is an expensive addition to you |
| trying to save with teen insurance costs is to go | | | | auto insurance premium. |