Tucson Auto Insurance (AZ)

Tucson, Arizona, also called the Sunshine City or the Old Pueblo, has a population of more than 480,000. Did you know that for those who commute to work in Tucson, the drive time is about 22 minutes – not much less than the national average 26 minutes. Though 22 minutes may sound like a long time to sit in traffic, it could be worse: nearby Phoenix is one of the most congested cities in the country, delaying drivers 24 hours per year and costing them almost $400 per year. Of course, this doesn't include effects on health, air quality, or the motor vehicle accidents.

There are more than 3.8 million people of driving age in Arizona, and over 4 million cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans registered to them.  Ranked 6th highest in the country, Arizona is far from the cheapest place to own car insurance: the average premium is $2,587.96, with an average increase of 2.8% annually.

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Protect Your Car and Save on Tucson Auto Insurance

If you happen to own a zippy little red sports car, you can lower your car insurance premiums by protecting it. There were almost 7,500 vehicle thefts in Tucson in 2004, making it the 12th highest in the country. Here are a few things you can do to keep your car from being stolen:

• Keep car windows and sunroof closed
• Don't leave spare keys in the vehicle
• Don't leave anything with personal information in your car
• Make sure you have copies of all the important paperwork that goes with your car
• Park in a garage rather than on the street; if street parking is necessary, make sure the area is well lit and well traveled.  

To reduce you car insurance costs more, you can keep your driving violations to a minimum, maintain good credit, and try to keep the number of accident claims you make as low as possible. Another way is to purchase a car model that typically has a less expensive claim. For example, the least expensive cars for theft claims include the Buick LeSabre, the Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Century, and Saab 9-5 four-door. The top vehicles most often stolen include the 1995 Honda Civic, the 1989 Toyota Camry, the 1991 Honda Accord, and the 1994 Dodge Caravan.

When it comes to purchasing auto insurance, make sure that you buy your policy from a reputable provider. The better qualified providers will offer policy-related discounts that less reputable providers won't, and will also help you figure out which discounts you and your family are eligible for.

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Last Updated: August 19, 2010