Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of car insurance sources? people have such a vast assortment of sources available that it can easily become a big hassle to locate the lowest rates.
Auto insurance companies do not advertise every possible discount very well, so the list below contains a few of the more common and the more hidden discounts you could be receiving when you buy insurance coverage online.
You should keep in mind that most of the big mark downs will not be given to the overall cost of the policy. A few only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. So when it seems like adding up those discounts means a free policy, companies don’t profit that way.
If you would like to choose from a list of insurance companies with discount auto insurance rates, follow this link.
When choosing proper insurance coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is a little different.
For example, these questions might help in determining if you might need an agent’s assistance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but a few of them apply, you might consider talking to an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form.
Big name companies like Allstate, Geico and Progressive consistently run ads in print and on television. They all say the same thing about how much you will save if you change your coverage. But how can every company lower your premium rates? Here is how they do it.
Insurance coverage companies can use profiling for the type of driver that makes them money. An example of a profitable risk profile could possibly be over the age of 50, has no driving citations, and has a high credit rating. Any person that fits those parameters may get the lowest prices and will also cut their rates substantially.
Drivers who don’t measure up to these standards will be quoted a higher rate which usually ends up with business not being written. Company advertisements say “people that switch” but not “all drivers who get quotes” save that much. That’s the way companies can truthfully make the claims of big savings. Because each company has a different risk profile, drivers should get insurance coverage quotes from several different companies. Because you never know which company will provide you with the cheapest prices.
Having a good grasp of your car insurance policy aids in choosing the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and coverage can change by endorsement.
Comprehensive coverage
This will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive can pay for things such as damage from getting keyed, damage from flooding, a tree branch falling on your vehicle and fire damage. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Collision coverage protection
Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Suburban from colliding with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision insurance covers claims such as scraping a guard rail, sustaining damage from a pot hole, backing into a parked car and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from lower value vehicles. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage
Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your 1993 Chevy Suburban.
Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages should not be overlooked.
Auto liability
Liability coverage can cover damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people by causing an accident. It protects you from legal claims by others. It does not cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. Your policy might show policy limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery.
Liability insurance covers claims like attorney fees, medical expenses and pain and suffering. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but consider buying higher limits if possible.
Medical payments coverage and PIP
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for expenses for things like pain medications, chiropractic care, ambulance fees, nursing services and hospital visits. The coverages can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. They cover you and your occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Throughout this article, we presented a lot of tips how to lower your 1993 Chevy Suburban insurance rates. The key concept to understand is the more rate comparisons you have, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. Consumers could even find that the lowest rates are with a small mutual company.
Consumers who switch companies do it for a variety of reasons including being labeled a high risk driver, extreme rates for teen drivers, policy cancellation or even an unsatisfactory settlement offer. No matter why you want to switch, choosing a new insurance company is pretty easy and you might even save some money in the process.
While you’re price shopping online, never reduce coverage to reduce premium. There are too many instances where consumers will sacrifice uninsured motorist or liability limits and found out when filing a claim that it was a big error on their part. Your focus should be to purchase plenty of coverage for the lowest cost, not the least amount of coverage.
Carin Phillips
I’ve insured with 21st Century for a long time. Pretty cheap in Kansas City, Kansas.
Consuela Woodard
I was with GMAC last year but switched to Allstate. From east side of Nampa, ID. They have a lot of discounts available.
Tawny Dillard
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban in Henderson, NV. Ended up at about $110 every six months with Amica. Insured with The General before. It’s easy to compare rates online now. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.
Syble Bridges
Good detail in your article. From Missoula, Montana. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Insured with Liberty Mutual before. Did it all online.
Edwardo Melendez
When do I drop full coverage?
Chau Myers
GEICO and State Farm were both pretty cheap in Norman, OK.
Tai Martin
Will Allstate cancel me for an at-fault accident?
Charley Carlson
Does North Carolina require liability coverage?
Shawn Wells
Lots of good stuff here. I’m in Virginia Beach, VA. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. Ended up at about $80 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. Have a couple speeding tickets too. I used their online quote form to compare rates. Full coverage costs too much.
Roland Mccarthy
Here’s my quote info. Proud to be from Hartford, CT. I got free quotes from GEICO, AAA, and some I forget for my 1993 Chevrolet Suburban and saved about $110 a year. Have an at-fault accident tho. Book value doesn’t justify full coverage anymore.
Rene Simpson
Corporate greed I’m telling you. Located in Juneau, AK. Compared quite a few companies. Saved right around $20 a month. GEICO was the most affordable for me. My new agent seems to be really good. I’m thinking about dropping full coverage though.
Larry Alvarado
Here’s my quote info. I live in a small town just outside of Great Falls, MT. Quoted with Hanover, AAA, Nationwide, and a couple others for my 1993 Chevrolet Suburban and saved $118 a year. Was with Mercury. I used their website to get prices. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Savanna Cain
Thought I’d throw in my experience. Got a quote with Mercury for my 1993 Chevrolet Suburban and am saving around $70 a year. Left MetLife to switch. My new agent seems to be really good. You can get a rate quote online. My Chevrolet doesn’t have full coverage.
Lindsey Rojas
Will Allstate do a SR22 in Oklahoma?