Money 101: Top Auto Insurance Tips

CNN Money has some great advice on how to save cash on car insurance now. These are great articles to review, if you are looking for a way to slim down your monthly bills in this economic environment. While the whole series is worth a look, some of the best suggestions are:

1. Demand discounts, which are often available if you ask your insurer.

2. Complete a defensive driving course, which may qualify you for lower rates.

3. Look into increasing your deductible, while not filing for small-scale damages. Given the average rate of filings for small vs. bigger claims, you might come out on top financially by paying for small fixes yourself, ignoring cosmetic damage and raising your deductible -- all of which can lower your premium. It can be much more expensive, conversely, to pay a higher premium over time.

For more great advice on getting the best car insurance bang for your buck, be sure to explore all the areas of CNN Money's car insurance area.

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Most and Least Expensive Car Insurance

Insure.com has just released its list of the most and least expensive vehicles to insure. The best bargain is the Hyundai Santa Fe, coming in at $832.

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Insure.com has just released its list of the most and least expensive vehicles to insure. The best bargain is the Hyundai Santa Fe, coming in at $832.

The Nissan Kia Sedona comes with an average premium of $857.

The Kia Rio5 is a bargain at $870.

The Kia Sportage's premium is a deal at $840.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs $2,088 to insure.

The BMW M6 costs $2,236 to insure.

The Ford Shelby GT500 costs $2,186 to insure.

The Nissan GT-R topped Insure.com's most expensive to insure list at $2,533.

The Hummer H2 costs $1,912 to insure.

The Nissan Hyundai Entourage costs $848 to insure.