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Honolulu, Hawaii got its name from a Hawaiian word meaning 'sheltered harbor.' The islands’ population grew throughout the 19th century along with the trade industry, and today boasts a population of about 380,149 people.
For each of these people who drive to work each morning in Honolulu, most will spend about 23 minutes in commute. The increase in traffic congestion has done a great deal of damage to the environment and health of the island. Respiratory illnesses are on the rise, as are heart conditions. Between 2001 and 2003, Honolulu reported a total of 82 car accidents that resulted in fatalities.
There are 834,188 licensed drivers in Hawaii with an average of .94 vehicles registered per driver. They spend more than anyone else in the US for gasoline. They also pay the 16th highest rate for car insurance in the country – about $705.
Protect Your Car and Save on Auto Insurance
One way to keep your auto insurance premiums at a manageable level is to protect your car from theft. Doing things like installing anti-theft devices and parking in well-lit, well-traveled areas when you cannot park in a covered garage will show that you take an active role in keeping your car safe, and that you are a “low risk” client.
There are many other things you can do to lower your car insurance rates for yourself and your family.
- Insure everyone who has a drivers license in your family and all the cars that they own under the same policy from the same provider. The more you invest in one auto insurance company, the more likely they are to lower your rates.
- If you have a school aged driver on your insurance, encourage good grades. There are often discounts on auto insurance premiums for honor roll students.
- Keep your driving record clean. The fewer traffic violations that you and your family have, the lower your car insurance rates will be.
No matter what, the most important thing to do is make sure that you choose a car insurance provider who is trustworthy. When everything is said and done, if your auto insurance company does not back your claims honestly and fairly, then it will not matter how cheap your car insurance rates are.
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Last Updated: February 14, 2008
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