Auto Insurance for Teenagers Texas TX

Reader’s Question:

My son keeps insisting that I get him a sporty vehicle for his birthday. He’s still a new driver and I’m kind of concerned for his safety, too. I mean, some of his friends here in Texas can get pretty rowdy. How can I get auto insurance for the boy in a non-expensive way?

Ashley

Dallas, TX

Howdy there, Ashley! New teenage drivers, especially the boys, are a tricky lot. I have one myself, and boy, was he persistent. There are quite a few things that you should remember as a parent. First, it is going to be your wallet that will bail the boy out of trouble. Second, it is still within your parental rights to be concerned of safety. Third, well, auto insurance is pretty tough on young male drivers due to some statistics that they’re highly prone to car accidents.

Whether you are in Texas or in other states, auto insurance will always be that necessary drain. But you can find ways to go around this, and I’ll tell you about the common strategies. You can try the usual route of adding your son to your current auto insurance. You can also talk to your auto insurance company or agent if they recognize some driving schools to get discounts. Some auto insurance companies also look for this. Then there is the ultimate sacrifice– I know you want to give the boy a nice fast car for his birthday, but having a car with a better safety rating will earn you points with the auto insurance companies. The car doesn’t have to be brand-new, so you won’t be pressured to get collision coverage. Then you can also try getting more deductibles to reduce the premiums.