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19 / Insurance · Hack #17
Compare car insurance quotes a month before renewal, not on the day.
Renewing with whoever your agent suggests on the last day means no comparison. A month early, quotes are easy to compare.
“same cover. different price. why?”Potential saving
RM50–RM300 / year
Effort
requires research
Wait, what?
5 / 10
“pretty clever”
CheapHack ratio™
MEHsaving ÷ effort
COMMUNITY TIPDemoLast checked: 12 AUG 2026
THE PROBLEM
Motor insurance premiums differ between insurers for the same car and driver.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO
Renew with the same insurer through the same agent every year.
(no judgement. we did too.)THE CHEAPHACK
Set a reminder 30 days before expiry. Get at least three quotes (insurers' own sites, comparison sites, your agent). Check the NCD is applied correctly and that add-ons are ones you want.
HOW TO DO IT
- STEP 1Set reminder 30 days before expiry.
- STEP 2Get 3+ quotes with identical coverage settings.
- STEP 3Confirm your No Claim Discount is applied.
- STEP 4Remove add-ons you don't need; keep ones you do (e.g. flood cover if relevant).
- STEP 5Renew road tax through the official channel.
You’ll need: Vehicle details · Current policy
THE MATH
RM150 × 1 renewal = RM150
is it worth the hassle?WORTH IT.(meh ratio · requires research)
WHEN THIS MAKES SENSE
- Every renewal.
WHEN IT DOESN’T
- If you've compared this year already.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
- Premiums vary. Coverage differences matter more than price alone.
- Cheapest is not best if it drops cover you need. Compare like for like.
DO THE MATH WITH YOUR NUMBERS
Do the math ↗
You save
RM80 − RM45 = RM35 × 1
RM3 / month
RM35 / year
RM175 over 5 years
small. still yours.Is it worth the hassle?
IF YOU'RE FREE.fine on a slow Sunday.
RM35 for 120 min ≈ RM18 per hour of effort.
DID IT WORK FOR YOU?
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