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Reader’s Question:

Would the kind of vehicle I drive have anything to do with how much I pay for my auto insurance rates here in Connecticut?

David B.

Danbury, CT

Definitely, the type of vehicle that you drive, model, year and manufacturer, as well as its safety rating is one of the biggest factors that an auto insurance agency or provider would use to determine your rates. If you spend some time going through the many auto insurance websites and portals on the Internet, you will notice that all of them would require you to select the particular make and model of your vehicle before you are presented with the list of premiums being offered.

The purpose of insurance is to protect you financially from any liability arising from car accidents and also to protect the monetary worth of your vehicle. So if you have a top of the line, expensive vehicle you can expect your auto insurance premiums there in Connecticut to be a bit costly. Safety rating would also be a factor since the ability of a vehicle to protect its passengers in an accident will vary between models and manufacturers and would also influence how much an auto insurance carrier would spend on treatment of injuries.

The popularity of your vehicle to car thieves may also push your auto insurance rates further up. As well as the cost of vehicle repairs and replacement of parts. Of course, each insurance provider has its own offer so it would be beneficial for you to shop around and compare providers for the best rate or offer that you can get.

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