Auto insurance is difficult to find with bad credit. Many auto insurance companies consider credit score when determining rates. The Insurance Information Institute published a study that correlates credit score with the likelihood a claim would be filed. If the insurance company rejects your application due to bad credit you should take several steps to ensure you get the best rate.

When a company declines your auto insurance with bad credit as the reason you should request a copy of the credit report used to decline your policy. The process to fix errors on a credit report is often lengthy and time consuming. The next step is to find a bad credit auto insurance option. Before starting the process of repairing your credit find a company that doesn’t consider credit rating as a factor in determining risk.

Once you find a suitable company to insure your vehicle, take the time to repair your credit report. Although time consuming, it is in your best interest to repair your credit as soon as possible. Once your credit is repaired you can start getting quotes from insurance companies that consider credit score in determining your premium.