Pros and Cons of Usage-Based Car Insurance

Usage-based auto insurance rewards you for safe driving and driving less frequently Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay If you’re shopping for car insurance, you might have stumbled upon something called “usage-based insurance.” Like with any insurance type, this one has strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a brief overview of usage-based insurance, so you can make an informed…

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Usage-based auto insurance rewards you for safe driving and driving less frequently
Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay

If you’re shopping for car insurance, you might have stumbled upon something called “usage-based insurance.” Like with any insurance type, this one has strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a brief overview of usage-based insurance, so you can make an informed decision on whether or not it’s right for you.

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What it is

Evaluate your driving habits, tendencies, and lifestyle before deciding on an insurance type

Usage-based insurance (often referred to as UBI) relies on a GPS device or smartphone to track when and how you drive your vehicle. The carrier can also track things like seat belt usage, braking habits, fuel consumption, and vehicle speed.

Usage-based plans typically fall into two categories, according to Two Cents’ Mike Winters: pay-how-you-drive (PHYD) and pay-as-you-drive (PAYD). Whereas PHYD rewards you for safe driving behaviors, PAYD rewards you for driving less frequently.

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Benefits

There are quite a few advantages to UBI. A UBI car insurance plan can be a great choice if you’re a safe driver who wants a low monthly premium. Per PR Web, if you have a very low measured risk factor, you can secure as much as a 40 or 50 percent discount on car insurance.

Another perk is that UBI provides you with an analysis of driving data so you can improve your driving skills. It also makes it easier to recover your car if it gets stolen, since UBI policies typically require you to install a tracking app or device. This technology can help you locate your lost car more quickly.

Drawbacks

One of the disadvantages of UBI is exposing your personal data to an insurance company. If you prioritize keeping your driving habits and any other driving-related information to yourself, then UBI probably isn’t for you.

You also have to consider your driving habits and how many miles you put on your car. If you tend to speed, drive aggressively, or drive long distances regularly, then it’s a good idea to consider a different type of insurance policy.

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Whitney Russell is a current resident of Dayton, though her spirit can be found beach-bumming in Puerto Rico (the land of her half-Puerto Rican heritage). When not adventuring through the exciting world of car news, she can be found hiking with her husband and their two dogs, motorcycling, visiting nephews and nieces, discovering new memes, thrifting, decorating, crafting, woodburning, researching random things, and escaping into a great movie. See more articles by Whitney.

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