Drivers with poor credit usually pay for more car insurance. That's because, in the majority of states, car insurance companies can use your credit history when determining your monthly premiums.

If you can find cheap car insurance you can save a lot of money, but it isn’t always obvious how to get lower premiums. Dozens of car insurance companies, large and small, are vying for your business.

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