There isn’t anyone who fancies paying their premiums for insurance, in particular when it costs too dang much.
Multiple car insurance companies compete for your hard-earned dollar, so it’s not easy to compare every provider to find the best rates possible.
It’s a good idea to check insurance prices periodically because insurance prices change regularly. Just because you found the best rate on Cutlass Supreme insurance a year ago you can probably find a better premium rate now. Block out anything you think you know about insurance because you’re going to get a crash course in the fastest and easiest way to lower your annual insurance bill.
Not too many consumers would say auto insurance is affordable, but there are discounts available that could help you make your next renewal payment. A few discounts will be applied when you quote, but less common discounts must be inquired about before you will receive the discount.
One last thing about discounts, many deductions do not apply to the overall cost of the policy. Some only apply to individual premiums such as collision or personal injury protection. Just because it seems like you can get free auto insurance, it’s just not the way it works.
Popular auto insurance companies and their offered discounts are:
If you are trying to find affordable insurance coverage quotes, ask each insurance company how you can save money. Savings may not apply to policyholders in your state. To find companies who offer auto insurance discounts, click here.
When buying adequate coverage, there really is not a one size fits all plan. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. Here are some questions about coverages that can help discover if you may require specific advice.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier
Learning about specific coverages of a insurance policy helps when choosing the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be difficult to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are the usual coverages offered by insurance companies.
Comprehensive or Other Than Collision – This pays for damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like rock chips in glass, damage from flooding, damage from getting keyed, a tree branch falling on your vehicle and fire damage. The most your insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Medical costs insurance – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage reimburse you for expenses such as funeral costs, prosthetic devices and X-ray expenses. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Liability – This coverage can cover damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property that is your fault. Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have values of 25/50/25 which means a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and a total limit of $25,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability coverage pays for things such as medical services, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and emergency aid. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but buy higher limits if possible.
UM/UIM Coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Due to the fact that many drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is important protection for you and your family. Usually these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Collision coverages – Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage caused by collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for things such as damaging your car on a curb, hitting a parking meter and crashing into a ditch. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.
There are still a few companies who may not offer online quoting and these smaller providers provide coverage only through independent agents. Lower-priced insurance can be bought from both online companies as well as from insurance agents, and you should be comparing both to have the best rate selection.
When trying to cut insurance costs, never skimp on critical coverages to save a buck or two. In too many instances, consumers will sacrifice full coverage only to find out that the few dollars in savings costed them thousands. Your objective should be to get the best coverage possible at the best cost, not the least amount of coverage.
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Winnifred Fitzpatrick
I’m just north of San Jose, California. Got car insurance prices from 21st Century, AAA, and Esurance for my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and saved $88 a year. I get a discount for insuring multiple vehicles. Hardly afford to drive anymore. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.
Niki Bass
Cheap car insurance? What’s that? From north side of Indianapolis, Indiana. I compared lots of rates. Saved about $10 a month. GEICO was the cheapest for me. I increased coverages a little too. Hardly afford to drive anymore. Liability only on my Oldsmobile.
Francie Riggs
Here’s what I found out. I’m in the suburbs of Omaha, NE. I got free quotes from Progressive, Encompass, and Liberty Mutual for my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and am saving around $100 a year. Are quotes cheaper online?
Muoi Calhoun
Will GEICO cancel me if I have an accident?
Jeanne Bradford
I live just to the north of Bangor, Maine. Don’t remember every company but I ended up saving about $30 each month. I have a teen driver too. I don’t insure for physical damage though.
Loreen Nichols
In Manchester, NH, Auto-Owners had the best rates for my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Was with AIG Insurance. They offer free online rate quotes. I just carry liability insurance.
Pearlie Calderon
Is State Farm cheaper than Progressive in Missoula, MT?
Dee Bradley
I found cheap 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme insurance in Manchester, NH with Progressive.
Angelika Murray
I’m looking for cheaper coverage. Located in Columbia, South Carolina. Received quotes with 21st Century, GMAC, and Esurance for my Oldsmobile and cut my rates about $70 a year. I dropped full coverage awhile back.
Wilbur Clemons
Is GEICO or Erie cheap in Anchorage, AK?
Aurea Pollard
I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in Philadelphia, PA. Ended up at darn near $110 every six months with Amica. Moved home policy as well. Just go online and compare their rates.
Patsy Levine
Got pretty cheap 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme insurance from Progressive in Phoenix, Arizona.
Timothy Wilder
Cheaper not always better. Lifelong resident of Phoenix, AZ. Received rates from 21st Century, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual for my Oldsmobile and saved just over $70 a year. Left Auto-Owners to switch. BTW speeding tickets are not good. :P