Are you regretting buying an underperforming, overpriced auto insurance policy? It’s a common feeling and there are lots of people in the same boat.
Many insurers vie for your hard-earned dollar, and it can be difficult to compare rates to get the best price available.
The quickest way to get policy rate comparisons is to know the fact most of the larger companies will pay a fee to give free rates quotes. All you need to do is give them rating details like if it has an alarm system, if the vehicle is leased, if you’re married, and your credit rating estimate. Your details is submitted instantly to insurance companies and they provide comparison quotes very quickly.
Companies offering auto insurance don’t always advertise every available discount very clearly, so here is a list both well-publicized as well as the least known credits available to bring down your rates.
As a sidenote, most discount credits are not given to your bottom line cost. A few only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comp or med pay. So even though it sounds like all the discounts add up to a free policy, you aren’t that lucky.
A few of the larger companies and some of the premium reductions they offer can be read below.
Double check with all companies you are considering which credits you are entitled to. Some credits may not apply to policyholders in your area. To view insurance companies who offer cheap insurance quotes, click here to view.
When buying the best insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no “best” method to buy coverage. Every insured’s situation is different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. These are some specific questions might point out if you might need professional guidance.
If you can’t answer these questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.
Part of the insurance buying process is learning some of the elements that are used to determine your policy premiums. If you have a feel for what controls the rates you pay, this allows you to make good choices that may result in cheaper rates.
Understanding the coverages of insurance aids in choosing appropriate coverage for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Listed below are typical coverage types offered by insurance companies.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries and also any damage incurred to your Honda Accord.
Because many people only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea. Most of the time these limits are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
This coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for claims such as hail damage, theft, fire damage and damage from flooding. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider dropping full coverage.
Med pay and PIP coverage reimburse you for expenses for hospital visits, nursing services, rehabilitation expenses and doctor visits. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to you and your occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is not universally available and may carry a deductible
Liability insurance can cover injuries or damage you cause to other people or property that is your fault. It protects YOU against claims from other people, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Occasionally you may see one number which is a combined single limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability can pay for things such as bail bonds, pain and suffering, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and attorney fees. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but you should buy as much as you can afford.
Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Accord from colliding with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision coverage pays for things like scraping a guard rail, backing into a parked car and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. Another option is to increase the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
We covered a lot of information how to lower your 1990 Honda Accord insurance rates. It’s most important to understand that the more price quotes you have, the higher the chance of saving money. You may even discover the best price on car insurance is with a lesser-known regional company. Smaller companies can often insure niche markets at a lower cost than the large multi-state companies such as State Farm and Allstate.
Cheap 1990 Honda Accord insurance can be found online and also from your neighborhood agents, so you should compare both to have the best chance of lowering rates. Some insurance companies do not offer rates over the internet and usually these smaller providers sell through independent insurance agencies.
When getting insurance quotes online, you should never reduce coverage to reduce premium. There are many occasions where someone sacrificed liability coverage limits only to discover later that they should have had better coverage. Your aim should be to get the best coverage possible at the best possible price, but don’t skip important coverages to save money.
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Rosemarie Turner
Cheaper not always better. I live east of Aurora, CO. Checked online prices for a 1990 Honda Accord. Ended up at about $120 savings annually. Went with Allstate. Insured with USAA before. Liability only on my Honda.
Marchelle Reed
Not sure what I should be paying. I live south of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Received rates from Progressive, Hartford, and Erie for my 1990 Honda Accord and I’m now saving $22 a month. Next renewal I’ll just do liability.
Yael Mitchell
Will State Farm raise rates after an accident?
Daphine Rivers
I live in Warren, Michigan. Quoted quotes from Western Auto Insurance, American Family, Liberty Mutual, and Mercury for my Accord and I’m now saving $11 a month. Insured with MetLife before. Good savings if you bundle. Bought it from an online quote.
Daron Phillips
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 1990 Honda Accord in San Jose, California. Ended up at darn near $90 every six months with AIG Insurance. I don’t have comp or collision coverage.
Jeannine Shannon
It all costs too much. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee. Got quotes with AAA, MetLife, and a few others for my 1990 Honda Accord and I’m now saving $20 a month. Left MetLife to switch. Might find lower rates online.
Frankie Hancock
I can’t pay high rates. Located in Henderson, Nevada. Checked online prices for a 1990 Honda Accord. Ended up at about $70 savings annually. Went with Allstate. Hopefully won’t need it. Can still barely afford it. Not worth enough to pay for comprehensive and collision.
Blair Garrison
Hope my car insurance gets cheaper. Checking in from Fayetteville, AR. Quoted with Amica, Farmers, and Safeco for my Honda and am saving around $90 a year. They have a lot of discounts available. They were helpful in switching over.
Yolando Dickerson
Got a quote with AIG Insurance for my 1990 Honda Accord and saved around $90 a year. Insured with Esurance before.
Nga Johnston
I live on the west side of Fort Smith, AR. Got car insurance rates from 21st Century, AAA, Encompass, and Hartford for my Honda and I’m now saving $24 a month. Insured with AIG Insurance before. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Mariann Hewitt
21st Century is decent in New York City, NY.
Lorrine York
Does 21st Century have low rates for teen drivers?
Tamala Swanson
What are minimum liability limits required in Delaware?
Arminda Conley
I switched to Allstate. Quoted good rates in Bismarck, ND. Was with USAA. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or not. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.