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The first thing you need to do after buying a vehicle, whether it is a car, motorcycle or a truck, is to get vehicle insurance. The amount you will pay depends on several factors: the type of vehicle you are purchasing, how long you have been driving, what state you live in, and whether you have had any accidents. If getting vehicle insurance seems confusing to you, you are not alone. Most of us do not know how to get the best deal on auto insurance, and the great majority of us are overpaying. Getting the best rate means you will have to put in some time and effort but in the end, you will be happy that you did.

Some companies may present you with a list of their competitors' rates and offer to give you the lowest one. However, you may not know whether they have left the very lowest ones off that list. Devious practices such as this can cost you a lot of money. This is a cut throat business and these vehicle insurance companies want yours badly.

The solution is to do the homework yourself. Gather up all your pertinent information and that of every driving member of your household. You will need to have handy your current car, motorcycle or truck insurance information and driving history for each driver. You will get the best rate if you have a clean driving record, have taken defensive driving courses and live in a safe area. And unless you are financing a vehicle, you do not have to have full insurance, which will also save you money. Be prepared to answer a lot of questions, and to wait a couple of days for a quote. I have no doubt that you can get a better rate on vehicle insurance than what you are paying now, and if you are willing to put the energy into finding yourself a great deal, you will certainly be glad you did.

Michael Benifez covers finance topics for http://www.LifeinPalmCoast.com, discussing the world of mortgage loans, debt, insurance and refinancing in Flagler county and Palm Coast, Florida. His recent article on auto insurance in palm coast covers auto rate options.