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The rising cost of gas is not the only thing that has people checking their bank accounts. It seems that car insurance is beginning to creep up as well. Even with the online sites that offer the convenience of comparing rates, it still seems to cost an arm and a leg to get the coverage that you need - or think you need.

The truth is that many people are carrying more auto insurance than they actually need. Just insuring the minimum amount could help you save a fortune on your auto insurance premiums.

Liability is the first amount of coverage that you want to consider for every automobile that you own. This will offer you protection if you are at fault in an accident. The actual limits to the protection may be dictated by the state where you live (check the laws or ask your insurance agent).

Comprehensive and collision coverage are going to offer protection if you are hit by an uninsured (or uninsured) motorist or if something collides with your car (like a tree limb). This coverage only needs to be considered if your car is more valuable - according to the blue book value and not according to sentiment - than the deductible costs. You may also want to factor in how much the additional coverage costs per year to see if balances out.

Roadside service and other specialty policies (like rental coverage) should be weighed according to cost. If a tow truck costs $40 and your roadside premium comes to that every two years then you might want to reconsider paying the premium.

In the end, the extras that you add on to your auto insurance may end up costing more than they are worth.