Does Young Drivers give you the cheapest car insurance rates?

by hirby

I’ve heard that if you do Young Drivers of Canada as opposed to another ministry approved program you will receive even more of a car insurance discount than the normal one you receive for doing driver’s ed in the first place. Is this true? Because Young Drivers of Canada is very expensive compared to some of the other programs.

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Shifting consumer behaviour triggers decrease in average car insurance quotes ...

07.10.09

/CNW/ - Today, Kanetix(R) ( www.kanetix.ca ), Canada's online marketplace for insurance quotes and mortgage rates, released the results of its Ontario quarterly car insurance premium study. The study identified a 2.8 per cent decrease in the average of the lowest rates quoted for auto insurance in Q3 2009 compared to Q3 2008.

The decrease appears to be the result of changes in consumer behaviour and demographics, not cheaper car insurance rates.

- With a higher youth unemployment rate in the summer of 2009, it is not surprising that fewer under 25-year old drivers completed quotes for auto insurance. This year, 32 per cent of quotes included a driver under the age of 25; last year the number hit 36 per cent. This is significant because in general, insurance rates are higher for younger, less experienced drivers. With fewer visitors in this age bracket getting quotes online, the overall lowest average rate decreased. - Drivers appear to be keeping their current cars longer. On average, the vehicles quoted were almost three months older than last year's study. As cars age, drivers looking to save money on their insurance often drop optional coverages like comprehensive and collision thereby reducing their premiums. - A greater percentage of Ontario drivers this year opted to take advantage of the multi-line discount. Typically this discount can save a policyholder around five per cent. , Co-founder of Kanetix Ltd. "The best tips for drivers concerned about saving money is to compare rates from a variety of insurance providers, take advantage of available discounts and, if you can afford it should you have to submit a claim, increase your deductibles."

Source: Canada NewsWire (press release)