Isabel

Pasadena, TX

Good Question.

The trend nowadays is to go green: conserve energy and save the environment. Most people would go for a hybrid, a Prius, for example. There is nothing wrong with the concept of having a green car, but if you are looking for the cheapest auto insurance rates, a hybrid is not the way to go. Hybrid cars are more expensive to insure as it costs more to have it repaired compared to regular cars. Its composition is more complex and its parts more expensive. Although I can’t endorse a particular car, I could tell you that “safe” cars would get you a cheaper auto insurance rate. Safe cars are the ones with more safety features like side airbags. Avoid buying hot cars or cars that are considered to be prone to theft. There is a statistical study that shows that some car makes or brands are more prone to theft.

You may go online and check which cars are listed as such. If you are the primary driver of your car, make sure that you include that in your insurance application. Car insurance companies tend to give cheaper auto insurance rates to female drivers. Female drivers are said to be calmer and more careful on the road.