The type of vehicle you drive is one of the multitude of factors car insurance companies look at when determining what your premium is. In that respect, when an insurer considers the type of vehicle you drive, they will look at the number of collisions other drivers have had with the same car.
So, can the vehicle you drive predict how likely it is you will get into a collision? We wanted to find out by putting it to a test.
Using RATESDOTCA’s data over the last two years, we examined the vehicle types motorists in Alberta and Ontario drive who’ve had at least one at-fault collision, and what the impact is on premiums. We started by categorizing the vehicles into four groups:
We further broke down the data by looking at each driver’s age group.
Over a two-year period, our data shows which vehicle types in Ontario have been involved in at least one at-fault car accident and the driver’s premium increase by percentage compared to a driver with no accidents:
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Then we at how it affects premiums. Here’s what we found:
Over a two-year period, our data shows which vehicle types in Alberta have been involved in at least one at-fault accident and the driver’s premium increase by percentage compared to a driver with no accidents:
We We categorized the vehicle types and at-fault accidents by age groups in Alberta:
Then and how it affects premiums. Here’s what we found:
Everyone wants to find ways to save money on car insurance.
Whether you’ve had the misfortune of being in a collision or not – and regardless of the type of vehicle you drive – the best way to find the lowest possible insurance premium is to compare policies and premiums.
Don’t wait for your renewal date to arrive or for the possibility of a car accident to happen. Taking a few minutes to shop your rate a couple times a year can help ensure you’re getting the coverage you need that suits your budget.