Miata Mailing List: May 1995, Message #108
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   From: "Andrew Wheeler" 
Subject: Re: Who's your insurance company?
   Date: Wed, 3 May 1995 12:47:32 -0400


> I thought that after turning 21, the next birthday I could look forward to
> was my 65th when I collect my SS checks (assuming it's still around then!),
> but I guess it's now my 25th, when my insurance will be halved (or so I've
> been told by many of you).

I know in California technically it's not "when you turn 25," but "when you
acquire 9 years of driving experience," according to my insurance agent (State
Farm).  You only get the discount at the age of 25 (which I just "turned" last
week!) if you started driving at 16 (which I did yippee!).  I don't think they
include learner's permits when they determine your driving experience.

But I'm pretty certain that in Texas, for example, they base your insurance
costs solely on age - you get a discount when you turn 25, regardless of how
many years you've been driving - and not on "driving experience."


-andrew



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