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One of the biggest days in a teen’s life is the day they earn their driver’s license.  But with that little piece of plastic comes tremendous responsibility.  It is important to make sure that, as a newly licensed driver, you have proper car insurance coverage. 

Car insurance for teens is usually very expensive. That's because teens, lacking driving experience, tend to get into many more crashes. They are considered high-risk. That fact should not stop any teen from getting a license, however, because with a little planning teens who drive can almost always find ways to lower their car insurance premiums.

The first step a teen driver should take is to get several car insurance quotes from licensed insurance providers.  Different providers define risk in different ways, which means some providers might charge higher insurance premiums for teen drivers than other insurance providers.  There is also much competition in the insurance business, and if an insurance provider knows you are talking to a competitor, they might be willing to offer you a better rate on your insurance premiums.  But you have to ask and be willing to negotiate.  The internet makes doing research and shopping for insurance much easier than it was in the past.

Also, if you have not already done so, look into taking basic driver ed or defensive driving. Passing these courses shows insurance companies that you are serious about safe driving, and allows them to lower you risk level when assessing your driving record for computing your insurance premium. Talk to a licensed agent about what courses are available that qualify you for an insurance discount.

Ask your agent if the insurance company offers discounts to student belonging to certain clubs, or if they offer good student discounts. Ask whether they will give you a discount based on your parents' policies or organizational memberships. This is where a little research on the Internet is very helpful before you see your agent.

Another way to get a great discount on your car insurance is bundling. If you parents have home or life coverage, sometimes their insurance providers will bundle all your policies and offer a discount. Sometimes this discount can be really substantial. And check whether the insurance company offers discounts to household that have multiple drivers or own multiple cars. This is another terrific way to lower your car insurance costs.

If you are a newly licensed teen driver or will earn your driver’s license soon, contact a qualified insurance provider.  They can answer whatever questions you may have about car insurance, examine your specific situation closely and make insurance recommendations so that you are properly insured and protected behind the wheel.  It will take some time, effort and research, but you could end up saving a lot of money on your insurance premiums, which makes the investment worth it.

If you have purchased or planned to purchase an imported car, getting the vehicle insured is a priority.  However, insuring an imported vehicle can be difficult, frustrating and expensive.  But, it’s not impossible.  Just be prepared to work hard, ask questions and possibly contact several car insurance providers.

While you can get a great deal on the purchase of an import by buying it abroad, you can lose those savings when you pay higher car insurance premiums. That is why it is helpful to research insurance before you even buy your import, and to get several quotes to be sure you get the most competitive rate. That's especially true if you are importing a sports car. The rates for sports cars are always higher because of the higher frequency of sports car crashes.

Most insurance companies will insure an imported car as long as they can locate the car’s registration number.  If they cannot locate the registration number, then see if the insurance company can find the exact vehicle model in the company look up table.  If that does not work, then see another car insurance provider.

Some companies only insure the most popular models of imports. They may only insure them for market value, not replacement cost. Other companies will write policies for modified vehicles, but only as long as the modifications are not significant. If you make substantial modifications to your imported car, then you will have to find a carrier that specializes in import cars. "Substantial" means different things to different companies, and sometimes small differences in the work on your car can make big differences in the price you are quoted. That's why it is important to ask around and to ask lots of questions as you get your insurance quotes.

Also, some companies will not insure imported vehicles that are European versions of a UK car, with a left-hand drive, the idea being that if you wanted that model, you should have bought it with a right-hand drive to drive in the UK. That is another thing to keep in mind as you import your vehicle and get your insurance.

It is also very important to check your security fittings. These could have a great impact on your vehicle's eligibility for coverage, not to mention the cost of the policy. Not having the right security fittings will either raise your premiums dramatically, or cause the company to reject your car for coverage altogether. Make sure you get detailed information on security fittings before you import your car.

While finding proper insurance for an imported car can be time consuming and expensive, it is not impossible.  Do your homework and ask questions.  Call your auto dealer and ask for insurance provider suggestions and recommendations.  If your imported vehicle is a sports car, look at joining a club or organization for sports car owners.  You can often get insurance at a discounted rate simply because you are a club member.  Clubs often work out deals with insurance providers for their members.  Ask about what benefits are available to you. Finally, make sure you purchase comprehensive insurance for your imported vehicle.  This is most likely an expensive investment, and it needs to be properly and thoroughly protected.