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Rates are impacted by these factors

Auto insurance rates for a 2008 can fluctuate considerably subject to many criteria. Including but not limited to:

• Traffic citations increase rates
• Credit rating impacts rates
• Your gender can raise or lower rates
• Low deductibles cost more
• Crash test rating for your 2008
• Claims drive up premiums
• No coverage lapses saves money
• Home ownership saves money

A final factor that helps determine is the model year. New vehicles cost more in comparison to later models so the payout to repair may result in higher rates. Conversely, newer models may have a trim level with safety features such as a collision avoidance system, forward-collision avoidance, and active head restraints which may give discounted rates.

Liability insurance - 2008 liability coverage protects you from damage or injury you incur to other people or property in an accident. Liability can pay for claims like pain and suffering, repair costs for stationary objects, and legal defense fees. This coverage is usually fairly inexpensive so consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.

Collision coverage - Collision insurance pays for damage to your caused by collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. A deductible applies and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage. 2008 collision insurance is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. It's also possible to bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.

Comprehensive protection - Comprehensive insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first and the remainder of the damage will be paid by your comprehensive insurance. The most your auto insurance company will pay is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle's value is low consider dropping full coverage.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage - Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle from other drivers when they do not carry enough liability coverage. Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage is very important.

Medical expense coverage - Med pay and PIP coverage reimburse you for immediate expenses (i.e. EMT expenses, pain medications, and nursing services). They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage.