Ask a driver how much they pay for auto insurance and the likely answer will be “too much.” It seems Albertans are seeing auto insurance rate increases that some experts say show no signs of stopping. In the province, recent increases have been as high as 29.8%, depending on the insurer’s individual Automobile Insurance Rate Board-approved increase. How can we avoid shelling out more than we need to? Some of it comes down to selecting coverage and even what cars we buy. Anne Marie Thomas is an insurance expert with InsuranceHotline.com and the website acts as a resource for consumers to review and compare insurance rates. She spoke with Russell Bowers with advice and tips on how drivers can save on auto insurance.