Are you burned out from robbing Peter to pay Paul to buy insurance coverage? You are in the same boat as millions of other vehicle owners. Insurance companies such as State Farm and Geico constantly bombard you with catchy ads and consumers find it hard to see past the corporate glitz and take the time to shop coverage around.
It’s a great practice to shop coverage around on a regular basis because insurance coverage prices fluctuate regularly. If you had the best deal on Elantra coverage at your last renewal a different company probably has better premium rates today. Block out anything you think you know about insurance coverage because we’re going to show you the proper way to remove unneeded coverages and save money.
Companies that sell car insurance don’t list the complete list of policy discounts very clearly, so the following is a list of both well-publicized and also the lesser-known insurance savings.
While discounts sound great, it’s important to understand that most discount credits are not given to the overall cost of the policy. Some only apply to individual premiums such as liability, collision or medical payments. Even though it may seem like you can get free auto insurance, it just doesn’t work that way.
Companies and a selection of discounts can be read below.
Before buying, ask every insurance company how you can save money. All car insurance discounts may not apply in every state. If you would like to choose from a list of providers that offer discounts, click here.
Many factors are used when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are pretty understandable like an MVR report, but other factors are not quite as obvious such as whether you are married or your vehicle rating.It’s important that you understand a few of the rating criteria that are used to determine your premiums. If you have some idea of what influences your rates, this empowers consumers to make smart changes that can earn you much lower annual insurance costs.
When buying coverage, there really is not a best way to insure your cars. Each situation is unique so your insurance needs to address that. For instance, these questions could help you determine if you might need professional guidance.
If you can’t answer these questions but a few of them apply, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. To find an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and you can get the answers you need.
Consumers can’t get away from ads for insurance savings from companies such as State Farm, Geico and Progressive. All the ads advertise the message that drivers can save some big amount just by moving your policy.
How does every insurance company lower your prices? It’s all in how they say it.
Different companies have specific characteristics for the type of customer that is profitable for them. One example of a desirable risk may be between the ages of 30 and 50, has never had a policy lapse, and drives less than 7,500 miles a year. A driver that meets those criteria will qualify for the lowest premium rates and will also save some money.
Consumers who are not a match for these stringent criteria will get higher prices which results in the customer not purchasing. The ad wording is “customers that switch” but not “everyone who gets a quote” save money. That is how insurance companies can advertise the way they do.
This illustrates why it is so important to do a quote comparison often. It is impossible to predict which company will provide you with the cheapest prices.
Understanding the coverages of a car insurance policy helps when choosing the best coverages for your vehicles. Car insurance terms can be confusing and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are typical coverages offered by car insurance companies.
Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You need to pay your deductible first then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like fire damage, hail damage, damage from a tornado or hurricane and hitting a deer. The maximum payout a car insurance company will pay at claim time is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.
This coverage will pay to fix damage to your Elantra caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision coverage protects against claims such as damaging your car on a curb, backing into a parked car and crashing into a building. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for bills for surgery, funeral costs, rehabilitation expenses and X-ray expenses. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not universally available but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
This provides protection from damage or injury you incur to a person or their property by causing an accident. It protects you against claims from other people. It does not cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. Your policy might show policy limits of 25/50/25 which means a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Alternatively, you may have a combined limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability can pay for things such as medical expenses, repair costs for stationary objects and funeral expenses. How much liability should you purchase? That is your choice, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.
This protects you and your vehicle from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered losses include hospital bills for your injuries and also any damage incurred to your 1994 Hyundai Elantra.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Normally these coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
Cost effective 1994 Hyundai Elantra insurance can be found both online and from local agencies, and you should compare price quotes from both so you have a total pricing picture. Some insurance companies may not provide online price quotes and these small, regional companies sell through independent agents.
When buying insurance coverage, it’s not a good idea to skimp on critical coverages to save a buck or two. In many instances, drivers have reduced comprehensive coverage or liability limits and discovered at claim time that the small savings ended up costing them much more. The aim is to purchase a proper amount of coverage for the lowest price but still have enough coverage for asset protection.
In this article, we covered many ideas to lower your 1994 Hyundai Elantra insurance rates. The key thing to remember is the more you quote car insurance, the higher the chance of saving money. You may even discover the lowest priced auto insurance comes from a small mutual company. Smaller companies can often provide lower car insurance rates in certain areas compared to the large companies like Allstate and Progressive.
To learn more, take a look at the resources below:
Jacinta Mcmillan
Will Progressive be cheaper if I raise deductibles?
Clementina Simpson
Great info, thanks for posting. Lifelong resident of Salt Lake City, UT. I got free rates from The General, Auto-Owners, Sentry, and a couple others for my Hyundai and I’m now saving $11 a month. Left AIG Insurance to switch. I have kids on my policy, too. I only have liability coverage on it.
Gwenn Valdez
Looking for cheaper 1994 Hyundai Elantra insurance in Bismarck, ND. Help!
Mignon Baldwin
Progressive is decent in Owensboro, KY.
Pierre Finley
In Indianapolis, IN, Auto-Owners had the best rates for my 1994 Hyundai Elantra.
Harland Mcmillan
Is Allstate cheaper than Progressive in New Haven, CT?
Shasta Drake
I live south of Knoxville, TN. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $30 each month.
Karrie Hyde
Great info, thanks for posting. I’m in Atlanta, GA. Received quotes from AAA, Sentry, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my 1994 Hyundai Elantra and saved just over $60 a year. Was with Erie. Online quotes are the way to go.
Maye Harvey
I’m in the west part of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Got free quotes online for a 1994 Hyundai Elantra. Ended up at about $70 savings annually. Went with GEICO. Left Sentry to switch. I have several vehicles insured with them. Full coverage costs too much.
Will Oliver
I got decent rates for a 1994 Hyundai Elantra in Rockford, Illinois. Ended up at about $100 every six months with Amica. Left Progressive to switch. I even had a DUI years ago. Full coverage costs too much.
Ingrid Roberts
GEICO is cheapest in Pennsylvania! :)
Clelia Wiggins
If you don’t have tickets and are close to Cincinnati, Ohio, check out Allstate. You might get cheaper rates. I increased coverages a little too. Online quotes are the way to go. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.