What is the Geico defensive driving course discount?

You can lower your Geico car insurance costs by taking advantage of Geico discounts, opting for a higher deductible, and reducing your coverage, among other things. Geico considers a variety of factors when calculating your premium, though some – like your age and location – are out of your control. Fortunately, you can take steps to influence other factors in order to lower your rate.… read full answer

How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance from Geico

Use Geico’s auto insurance discounts

Geico offers a wide variety of discounts that can help you lower your overall car insurance bill. For example, drivers can get a discount of up to 15% if they insure a car that's three years old or younger. Or you can save up to 25% on your premium if you insure more than one car with Geico.

Raise your car insurance deductible

Opting for a higher deductible on any of your insurance policies from Geico can lower your premium. But if you decide to go this route, it’s important that you choose a deductible amount that you can still afford if you suddenly need to file a claim. Otherwise, you might not be able to use the coverage that you have.

Reduce your car insurance coverage

Most states require a certain amount of bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage. But there are other coverage options (like comprehensive, collision, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist) that you may not have to purchase, depending on your state. Less coverage usually means lower premiums, but it could also lead to higher costs in the long run, so it’s important to approach coverage decisions with caution.

Improve your driving record

Practicing safe driving habits and avoiding moving violations can help you qualify for lower Geico insurance rates long-term. You may also be able to attend traffic school in order to remove a violation or points from your record, depending on your state. Geico even offers a maximum 15% discount to drivers who take an approved defensive driving course.

Build and improve your credit

Because your credit history is correlated with your likelihood of filing an insurance claim, Geico uses your credit data to calculate your premium in states where it is legal. As a result, having good credit makes you less of an insurance risk, which will reduce your rates over time.

Drive less

Whether you can shorten your commute to work, use more public transportation, or even ride a bicycle more, driving fewer miles each year could lower your Geico premium.

Drive an insurance-friendly car

Expensive cars, sports cars, and cars with high rates of theft are considered to be riskier to insure than cheaper, more practical vehicles. Before you buy a new car, get a new quote from Geico to see how it will affect your rate. If the cost is out of your budget, then you should probably choose a different car.

Sign up for DriveEasy

DriveEasy, the Geico telematics program rewards you for good driving with a discounted premium. Specifically, DriveEasy tracks distracted driving, hard braking, cornering, smoothness, road type, distance driven, weather, speed, and the time of day that you drive. By using DriveEasy, drivers can save up to 25% on their rate.

Finally, if you’re still struggling to afford your Geico policy, you should consider switching insurers. Even if you’re not actively looking for a new policy, it’s generally a good idea to compare quotes from three different companies every 6-12 months. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to switching car insurance companies.

Yes, Geico does have a military discount of up to 15% on auto insurance premiums. The Geico military discount is available to members of the United States Armed Forces community who are on active duty, retired, or members of the National Guard or Reserves. To apply, call 1 (800) 645-4827.

Geico Military Discount Eligibility Requirements

• Are an Active Duty Soldier
• Are an Active Guard Reserve Soldier or National Guard Soldier
• Are a retired and/or honorably discharged military veteran

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s Geico review, as well as our picks for the best military car insurance companies.

If you already have a Geico policy, call customer service (800-207-7847) to ask about the additional affiliation discount of up to 8%. The discount is currently available to members of more than 800 partner organizations, and any organization with 50,000 or more active members is eligible for the program. Participating organizations include alumni associations, fraternities, sororities, colleges, universities, societies, charities, and large employers. To find out if your organization is among them, you can enter its name or browse through the categories on … read full answerGeico’s website.

Popular Organizations with Geico Affiliation Discounts

• National Association of Federal Employees
• National Association of Government Contractors
• Texas A&M University
• National Peace Corps Association
• BJ’s Wholesale Club Members
• World Golf Tour

If you find an organization that you belong to in Geico's list, go to the organization’s website and sign in with your member credentials, if necessary. You can then go to the section on member benefits and find a link for a Geico insurance quote. Discounts vary by organization and state.

These affiliation partnerships help Geico market its products and expand its customer base. In return, organization members receive discounts on Geico insurance policies. The organizations also receive a fee from Geico for every member who requests a Geico quote, even if they don’t buy a policy.