As with many other services, the first thing you should do when purchasing car insurance is to simply shop around and compare rates. You can do this easily by calling the various insurance companies or by checking online. The internet has made the rather tedious task of comparing car insurance rates a lot easier and quicker.

Obtaining insurance quotes online is fairly straightforward, although there are some things you should keep in mind. Depending on the company you may not get an instant quote on the screen in front of you; the insurance company may email the quote to you or call you at a later date.

If you are comparing rates with a view to switching insurance companies, have your current policy details handy while shopping around. You don