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Is it better to get auto insurance quotes through insurance.com or …

One Response to “Is it better to get auto insurance quotes through insurance.com or directly through the provider?” Rob H April 12th, 2010 at 10:16 pm. I would try both and compare. References : …

Does Texas traffic ticket dismissal course offers auto insurance …

If I take Texas traffic ticket dismissal course will I get auto insurance discount or not.If there,how much it gives Discount I need complete Information about.

Do car insurance companies always increase your premiums or drop …

Does that depend on the company, and how much or how little can the premiums increase or does that also depend you your car insurance company. I have 8.

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Parvin Ahmadi of the Fremont school district will replace John Casey, who is retiring Full Story;

East Bay House members seek more than half a billion in earmarks

Criticism is high against requests for federal funds that are tacked onto congressional legislation Full Story;

Health overhaul a good start, Rep. Lee says

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School Notes

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Contra Costa looking for less-costly way to check rental unit safety

Proposal would eliminate the need for an interior inspection every five years Full Story;

Brentwood leader s company crumbles in wake of questionable home inspections

Homeowners say in lawsuits that councilman s firm failed to catch major structural deficiencies; court awards one more than $1 million Full Story;

Poizner trying to make his move in GOP primary

He’s begun to dip into his personal fortune to finance hard-hitting ads attacking rival Meg Whitman. Full Story;

Man robs Danville bank

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Little state oversight of home-inspection industry

Critics argue that homebuyers need stronger protections, but efforts to push through legislation have stalled. Full Story;

Lafayette council OKs lower-density zoning for controversial parcel

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Oakland police find large marijuana grow inside garage hit by a car

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Pittsburg to consider settlement on road funds

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California’s appliance rebate program has money remaining

Less than 20 percent of program’s funding has been exhausted Full Story;

Caltrans cancels tonight’s planned closure on Antioch Bridge

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New fire chief faces daunting financial challenges

Budget proposal calls for cuts to overtime, fire station brownouts Full Story;

S.F. officials ask MLB to move All-Star game from Phoenix

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Theft of CHP cruiser during arrest lands birthday girl in jail

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Pittsburg man gets 60 to life for drive-by slaying

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San Pablo names new police chief

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Saint Mary’s hoopsters to be honored at Moraga public celebration Sunday

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Antioch man shot in Pittsburg dies at hospital, person of interest identified

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Bomber plane tour a salute to veterans

Hayward airport hosting tours of vintage war planes Full Story;

One critically injured in Oakland shooting

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Steven John

Amarillo Texas

In the past, you literally have to call every agent in the phone book to get an automobile insurance quote in Amarillo Texas. But in today’s technology, the Internet can help you and your parents get car insurance rates in seconds and even companies all at once. But if your parents still prefer to get quotes thru an automobile car insurance broker, then try to meet halfway. You may still check online, compare quotes and once you find a car insurance company, you can also check if they have an agent or a broker -then you set an appointment for your parents.

You asked about the difference between a car insurance agent and an automobile car insurance broker in Amarillo Texas. Well, in many aspects, the two terms both mean a person or company that markets and sells insurance to the public. But to put it simply, a car insurance agent is a person who is either employed by or is acting on behalf of a car insurance company. An automobile insurance broker on the other hand, is an independent liaison who uses his expertise in the field of car insurance to set up a beneficial agreement between an insurance company and the prospect customer.

Others think that a car insurance agent may be biased to the insurance company that he represents, but is also inclined to know more about the product that he is selling than an automobile insurance broker who represents several insurance companies. But the reality is; both agents and brokers are paid on commission by the insurance company for each month that their clients remain insured. So whether you choose an agent or a broker, what’s important is that your parents get the best car insurance quotes available.

I was required to go to a DUI school. After I completed this do I need to give the certificate of completion to my car insurance provider? Will this lower my car insurance premium?

William

Amarillo TX

If you are required to go to DUI school or was required to take driving course due to your driving under the influence DUI conviction, then I do not think this will help to lower your car insurance premium. Typically, going to DUI school after conviction is part of the penalties that is ordered by the court. This depends on which state are you in.

States differ on their laws with regards to DUI school. Most states would require someone to take or attend DUI class as part of their reinstatement process of their drivers license. Some states would require anyone with DUI conviction to attend DUI class.

I suggest that you speak with your current car insurance agent if they will need you to provide them the certificate of completion once you finished the DUI class. I do not think that attending DUI class would lower your car insurance rate since it was required by the state as part of the penalty for your DUI conviction. If you want to lower your car insurance premium, you may contact your car insurance company and what discounts may be available to you.