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INSURANCE TERMINOLOGY
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- liability -- pays for injury and property damage caused by you
- medical payments -- pays for expenses resulting from an accident
- no fault -- pays for medical expenses regardless of who is at fault
- deductible -- amount you pay before insurance company pays
- collision -- pays for repair or replacement of vehicle
- comprehensive -- pays for vehicle (not during collision)
- rental reimbursement -- pays for rental during repairs or collision
- roadside assistance -- pays for towing and minor breakdowns
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REDUCE YOUR PREMIUMS
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- maintain a clean driving record
- buy a car with lower rates
- don't file small claims
- increase your deductibles
- eliminate duplicate coverage
- maintain good credit
- assign high-risk drivers to low-risk vehicles
- pay annually or semi-annually (monthly is more expensive)
- waive collision insurance on an older vehicle
- shop for the best rage
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WAYS TO GET A DISCOUNT
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- seasonal usage of vehicle
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- low mileage
- small car discount for economy cars
- carpooling
- more than one car insured
- more than one insurance policy with same company
- driver has completed substance abuse awareness training
- driver has completed defensive driving course
- anti-lock brakes or other safety equipment
- automatic daytime headlights
- air bags
- alarm or other anti-theft device
- accident free for 3 or 5 years
- discount for married drivers
- resident student / good student (B average) discount
- renewal of prior coverage
- car parked in a garage at night
- seat belts used
- non-drinker / non-smoker
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