I’m 17 right now and don’t really need a car (I do have a license though). When I’m 18 I will NEED the car to commute to and from college. How much is it going to cost to get insured – possibly to be added to a parent’s plan?
I’ve taken driver’s ed, have a high gpa… what else can I do to lower the cost?
PS. I’ll probably be driving a 1995 Geo Metro.
I don’t have insurance now.
What’s full coverage? I’ll need it for commuting every day of the week, so I imagine that I’ll need the extensive coverage.
Can anyone offer me a dollar estimate?
The minimum insurance you’ll need is liability. Insurance rates depend upon a multitude of factors.
ZIP code (where you live)
Amount of liability coverage you want
Amount of collision and comprehensive coverage you want
Amount of deductible
Marital status
Credit rating
Type of car
Student status & grades
Your age
Driving history
Citations in the past 3 years
Work history
How car is used – to & from work or do you use it in your work.
Estimated number of miles driven per year
Distance from residence to work/schol
…and about 15 other factors
Full coverage is liability & collision & comprehensive & under insured motorist & un-insured motorist.
Collision and comprehensive is only required by your lender if you finance the car. It’s optional if you want to bear the risk of losing your car due to an accident, theft or fire. If the car has little value, then you may not want Col/Comp coverage as the cost would be more that the car is worth.
Only an insurance agent can give you a dollar estimate that’s worth anything. Contact several. Keep in mind, cheap insurance comes with a lot of restrictions that can result in denied or limited coverage. Examples may be an accident as a result of a DUI, delayed reporting of the accident, etc. Read the policy before buying.