Is the fear of higher insurance rates influencing your decision on buying a new car?
Out of 5,096 people, 3,838 people said “yes” the fear of higher insurance rates was influencing their decision to buy a new car.
From that 1,258 people said “no” the fear of higher insurance rates was NOT influencing their decision to buy a new car.
Selection – Based on 5,096 replies:
Yes – 3,838 (75%)
No – 1,258 (25%)
Therefore, 75% are fearful of what their insurance would be if they were to buy a new car.
Answer:
The reality is that the difference in the insurance rates between a new and older vehicle is within a couple of hundred dollars, as long as you do a rate search through InsuranceHotline.com to find which insurance company has the best rate for that new vehicle.
This chart compares the insurance rates between a new and older vehicle for the 30 top insurance companies in Canada. The lowest and highest rate calculated are displayed.
Difference between a 2005 and 1998 Pontiac is only $215 per year
| Year | Vehicle | Low | High |
| 2005 | Pontiac Grand Am SE 4DR | $1,528 | $4,924 |
| 1998 | Pontiac Grand Am SE 4DR | $1,313 | $4,698 |
Difference between a 2005 and 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is only $310 per year
| Year | Vehicle | Low | High |
| 2005 | Chevrolet Blazer S Series 2DR 4WD | $1,898 | $6,207 |
| 1998 | Chevrolet Blazer S Series 2DR 4WD | $1,588 | $5,509 |
