What affects the cost of Subaru insurance?
Your personal information
Things like your location, age and years behind the wheel can have a big effect on how much you pay. Car insurance providers look at things like your local crime rate, your age group’s average likelihood of making a claim and much more. This builds a risk profile around you. And, In a nutshell, the ‘riskier’ insurers deem you to be to insure, the pricier your premiums tend to be.
Claims history
If you’ve made several claims in the past, or have filed one recently, this can affect your premiums too. If you have a history of making many claims, you’ll be seen as a risk by insurers. If you’ve filed a recent claim, you’ll have no co claims bonus, which is a surefire way to push up your premiums.
Your occupation
You might think you drive the same regardless of your job title. But insurers have data attached to each type of occupation. Some professions are seen as more likely to get into an accident than others, raising insurance costs. This is especially so for professions that involve a lot of driving.
Your car's insurance group
All cars are sorted into 1 of 50 car insurance groups. The higher the group, the pricier your premiums tend to be. Groups are decided based on a wide range of factors like your car’s price, its engine size and much more. Find out more about car insurance groups with our dedicated page, or check your car’s insurance group with our group checker below.
Car insurance group checker
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How can I get cheaper Subaru insurance?
Pay annually
Paying annually can help you save on your insurance costs. It'll also get the payment out the way so you won't have to think about it for another year.
Estimate your mileage correctly
It's important to get an accurate estimate of your annual mileage, otherwise your car insurance could be invalidated. If you have low annual mileage your car insurance could be cheaper. This is because the less you use your car, the less likely you are to have an accident.
Build up your no claims bonus
Building up your no claims bonus is a great way to slash the costs of your premiums. A no claims discount or no claims bonus (NCB) is a discount on an insurance policy. It's based on the number of years the policyholder has gone without making any claims.
Increase your voluntary excess
Increasing your voluntary excess can also save you money. Always make sure that you're able to pay the excess you've set up though, as you'll need to pay it if you make a claim.
Shop around and compare prices
The best way to ensure you're getting the best deal is to shop around. Comparing prices from different insurers can help you find a great deal, and make sure the policy suits you.
Add a named driver
Adding an older, more experienced driver to your insurance policy is another great way to save. Make sure that you don't lie about who the main driver of your car is though. This is a type of insurance fraud called fronting, and can lead to criminal convictions or your policy being invalidated.
What types of car insurance can I get for my Subaru?
There are several types of car insurance to choose from when insuring your Subaru. Here are a few that might be worth thinking about: