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Break-Even Math · Free

Should you raise your auto deductible?

Raising your deductible drops your premium — but one fender-bender can erase years of savings. Run the actual break-even math used by underwriters.

Your policy

$

Typically 50–65% for financed cars, 30–45% if you only carry liability

Annual savings

$218

By moving from $500 → $1500

Extra out-of-pocket per claim
$1,000
Break-even
4.6 years
10-year savings
$2,180

Rule of thumb: only raise your deductible if (a) you have the new amount in cash today, and (b) you've been claim-free for 3+ years.

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