Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer

Between the start of 2022 and the start of 2025, car insurance rates jumped by more than 50%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Luckily, there are tried-and-true tactics for finding the cheapest deal you can -- from comparing rates from multiple insurance companies to not letting your teen get their license just yet. NPR's cars and energy correspondent, Camila Domonoske, breaks down the surprising factors that contribute to high rates and how to make sure you don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer. Find comparisons in your ZIP code:

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Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer is an episode from Life Kit: Money by NPR.

This episode is 18:07 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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