Q: What, besides my driving record, will auto insurance companies take into consideration before offering me a quote? Thanks you in advance for the information.



A: Auto insurance companies take many more things into account when deciding on a quote than most people realize. For instance would you be surprised to know that your credit history is a factor? It is. Statistics have show that people with poor credit histories are more likely to be involved in an accident than those with good credit. Here is a partial list of other factors.





*Age

*Gender

*Location

*Credit History

*Income Level

*Driving Record

*Marital Status

*Location

*Type of vehicle being insured

*Annual miles driven

*The vehicles crash records

*The color of a vehicle



This is only a partial list and each automobile insurance company will have their own set of criteria used to decide your rate quote. Many of these may seem to have nothing to do with how you actually drive, but remember that auto insurance rates are driven by statistics. Over time all of the above statistics have been compiled and now play a role in how much your premiums will cost.



Are you interested in saving the maximum amount of money possible on your auto insurance coverage? If you answered yes to that question, we strongly recommend that you do some car insurance quote comparison shopping online. Many drivers are overpaying for their coverage and they are not even aware of it. Comparing multiple quotes from several different automobile insurance companies is one of the easiest ways to save a bundle on your annual premiums.