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Contrary to common perception, auto insurance rates are not fixed by any authority but rather, are fixed by the insurance companies themselves. They aren’t rigid, so by shopping around for multiple quotes, you can easily get a good deal. Car insurance rates usually vary at every renewal and this could be due to a variety of reasons. The reasons could be anything ranging from positive ones such as a clean sheet when it comes to driving or negative ones like a parking ticket.

Traffic infringement, like say a parking ticket, is one of those afore mentioned negative reasons that can cause insurance rates to vary. One will have to pay a higher rate when it comes to renewing or taking a new insurance in the event of a parking violation or involvement in an accident. Insurance companies maintain track records of the policyholder and file every minute detail concerning traffic violations. The corporation will most likely conclude that a policyholder with a multitude of traffic infringements is a person who will most probably be involved in a damage claim. Hence they will identify that person as too much of a risk for them to file a claim. The increased likelihood of risks leads to an increase in the automobiles insurance rates also. Contradictory to this, insurance companies in the country usually give concessions to those who follow driving rules and regulations and have a good track record of the same.

A further cause for alteration in the rates could be a new car. A person would have to pay a higher premium, if he or she wants to include an additional car to their insurance policy. The value of a new car in the market is usually high and this, coupled with a high maintenance rate increases the insurance premium even further. Similarly, if the car to be included in the policy is a sports car, the premium will only increase, as sports cars are more accident prone.

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