Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium | CBC Radio

Jenna Kardalwas floored by the jaw-dropping initial quote she received when seeking out car insurance — a shock after having driven for years under her parents' plan and since her car was bought used, already about a decade old."I was like, 'You cannot be serious,'"the now 30-year-old Calgary driver recalled in an interview withCost of Living. "What all is included with that — and how can we shave that down?'"Then in graduate school, Kardal said this was a common conversation for her at the time, to try saving money wherever possible.She ultimately netted a fresh quote of $130 per month to insure her car, a 2002 Nissan Maxima she lovingly named Maxwell. That fell to $108 after a couple more years of good driving.While not the most exciting household expense, car insurance is a necessity for drivers. Yet with the cost of insurance on the rise, experts say taking the time to review your driving habits and policy details can mean a welcome difference in what you pay.Rising premiumsCar ins...