By-the-Mile Auto Insurance Takes Weight Off Students' Wallets

Back-to-school means heavy expenses for college students and their parents. According to the National Retail Federation, 48 percent of back-to-college buyers say the economy will cause them to spend less this year. For those thrifty college students, auto insurance is one area that doesn't usually come to mind as a way to save.

Enter MileMeter (www.milemeter.com): a Dallas-based auto insurance company that offers a creative and practical way for students to save on insurance. If you drive less, you pay less. Most college campuses are walking- and bike-friendly, so why not take advantage of this?

If you are a dorm dweller, ride a bike, take public transportation, or walk to campus, chances are your vehicle is sitting solo while you're out enjoying college life. MileMeter rewards college students for minimal driving, helping with their already stretched budgets.

Designed for customers who drive up to 12,000 miles per year, this fair, affordable car insurance option can save some students 25 percent or more on their policy. Getting an online quote takes only a few minutes. "As a student, I will be able to save a great deal of money. If I need more coverage [for a trip], I just purchase it. Thanks for the ingenuity," said MileMeter customer, Jennifer Masters.

"College savings should be spent on education, not on car insurance you don't use. We encourage you to park your car, take a walk or ride your bike to class, and to start saving on car insurance with MileMeter," said Chris Gay, MileMeter founder and president.

About MileMeter

Based in Dallas, MileMeter Insurance Company is the first and only auto insurance company in the United States to sell per-mile auto insurance, with over 100 pending patent claims.