Glossary term
Vehicle rating symbol
Vehicle rating symbol: A number an insurer assigns to each make/model/year from its claims history and cost, driving the collision and comprehensive premium.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
Best Cars for New Drivers to Insure
What makes a car cheap or expensive to insure for a new driver—size, safety ratings, repair cost, theft rates, horsepower—and how to check before buying.
Entry
What Makes a Car Cheap to Insure
The specific vehicle attributes insurers price—loss history, repair cost, horsepower, size, theft—and how to use them when choosing a first car.