Looking for cheaper car insurance rates for your Volkswagen Passat? Using the web to shop for insurance coverage quotes online might sound like a lofty goal if you haven’t ever used online price quotes. But don’t give up because online price shopping is actually quite simple.
To find affordable insurance coverage quotes, there are several ways of comparing rate quotes from companies that offer auto insurance in your state. The best way to find competitive 1994 Volkswagen Passat insurance rates is to use the internet to compare rates. This is quite simple and can be completed by using one of the methods below.
The single most time-saving way consumers can analyze rates is an all-inclusive rate comparison like this one (opens in new window). This style of form eliminates the need for separate quotation requests for every auto insurance company. One simple form gets insurance cost estimates from auto insurance companies with the best prices. It’s definitely the quickest method.
A more difficult way to analyze rates requires a visit to each company’s website and complete a new quote form. For sake of this example, let’s assume you want to compare rates from State Farm, Esurance and American Family. To get rate quotes you would need to go to every website and repeatedly type in your coverage information, which is why most consumers use the first method.
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Whichever method you choose, be sure to compare nearly identical information on every quote you get. If you compare different data you will not be able to truly determine the lowest rate. Even a minor difference in coverage limits can mean a large discrepancy in price. And when quoting auto insurance, remember that getting more free quotes helps locate better pricing.
Companies that sell car insurance do not advertise all available discounts in a way that’s easy to find, so the following is a list of some of the best known and also the more inconspicuous discounts that you can inquire about if you buy insurance coverage online.
Discounts save money, but please remember that some credits don’t apply to the entire cost. Some only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. So when the math indicates all the discounts add up to a free policy, you’re out of luck.
A list of car insurance companies and their possible discounts include:
When getting a coverage quote, ask each company or agent which discounts you may be entitled to. Some of the earlier mentioned discounts may not apply everywhere.
Many different elements are used in the calculation when pricing auto insurance. Some are pretty understandable such as your driving history, but other criteria are less obvious such as your marital status or how safe your car is.
When it comes to buying coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a single plan that fits everyone. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs.
For example, these questions may help highlight if your situation might need professional guidance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form.
Popular insurance coverage providers such as 21st Century, Allstate and State Farm regularly use ads on television and other media. All the ads have a common claim about savings if you change your insurance coverage policy to them. Is it even possible that every company can save you money? Just pay attention to how they say it.
Companies have specific guidelines for the type of driver that will add to their bottom line. An example of a preferred risk might be between the ages of 30 and 50, owns a home, and has a short commute. Any customer who fits that profile will probably get cheap premium rates and will also pay quite a bit less when switching companies.
Potential customers who are not a match for these stringent criteria will probably be forced to pay higher premium rates which usually ends up with the customer buying from someone else. The wording the ads use say “people who switch” but not “all drivers who get quotes” save that much. That’s the way companies can advertise the savings. This really emphasizes why it’s extremely important to do a quote comparison often. Because without a comparison, you cannot know the company that will provide you with the cheapest prices.
Having a good grasp of your policy aids in choosing the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Car insurance terms can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement.
Liability insurance can cover damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people. It protects you against claims from other people. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 100/300/100 that translate to a $100,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability can pay for claims like medical expenses, medical services and court costs. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.
Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your Volkswagen Passat.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.
Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Passat resulting from a collision with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision coverage protects against claims like colliding with a tree, hitting a parking meter and crashing into a building. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. Another option is to choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for bills for things like doctor visits, dental work and rehabilitation expenses. They can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover all vehicle occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive can pay for claims like damage from flooding, hail damage, hitting a bird, vandalism and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The most your car insurance company will pay is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
More affordable car insurance can be bought both online in addition to local insurance agencies, so you should be comparing quotes from both to have the best chance of lowering rates. A few companies may not provide internet price quotes and most of the time these regional carriers sell through independent agencies.
As you go through the steps to switch your coverage, never buy less coverage just to save a little money. There have been many cases where an insured dropped liability limits or collision coverage and found out when filing a claim that a couple dollars of savings turned into a financial nightmare. The aim is to get the best coverage possible for the lowest price, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
In this article, we covered a lot of techniques to lower your 1994 Volkswagen Passat insurance auto insurance rates. The key concept to understand is the more price quotes you have, the better your comparison will be. Drivers may discover the lowest auto insurance rates are with an unexpected company.
Gina Gomez
I think I’m paying too much. Proud to be from Evansville, IN. I got free quotes with Auto-Owners, Safeco, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my 1994 Volkswagen Passat and saved just over $100 a year. Switched homeowners coverage too. It’s only liability tho.
Claudine Raymond
I got a good deal I think. Proud to be from Juneau, AK. I quoted with American Family, Esurance, and Sentry for my 1994 Volkswagen Passat and am saving around $90 a year. Thankfully I’m not a high risk driver. Next renewal I’ll just do liability.
Wendolyn Larsen
What exactly does liability cover?
Edgar Fletcher
Here’s my quote info. I live just to the west of Boise, ID. Got car insurance quotes from Progressive, AAA, and Eastwood for my Passat and I’m now saving $15 a month. Did it all online. My Passat doesn’t have full coverage.
Adrianne Barton
Anyone know of any company in Nashville, TN that will insure high risk drivers?
Cassandra Dawson
Here’s my info. From east side of Warren, Michigan. Got quotes from Western Auto Insurance, AAA, GMAC, and Mercury for my Volkswagen and saved about $80 a year. Only insure liability on my Passat.
Laure Beach
21st Century is decent in Spokane, WA.
Fabian Schneider
I live just to the west of Sioux Falls, SD. Got quotes with Progressive, Amica, and some I forget for my 1994 Volkswagen Passat and saved $80 a year. Hopefully won’t need it.
Yanira Terry
I live in Grand Forks, ND. Got car insurance quotes with Allstate, AIG Insurance, and some I forget for my Volkswagen and saved $100 a year. I even had a DUI years ago. I got prices on the web. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Sigrid Lewis
Lots of useful info here. I live in Manchester, NH. Quoted with Progressive, AIG Insurance, and Farmers for my Volkswagen and saved $103 a year. Was with Farmers.
Rossana Keller
Lots of useful info here. From east side of Warwick, Rhode Island. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved roughly $20 a month. Allstate was the cheapest option for me. Left Safeco to switch. Hopefully won’t need it.
Lavenia Finley
Just my two cents. I live on the west side of Idaho Falls, ID. Quoted quotes with Progressive, AAA, and some I forget for my Volkswagen and saved just over $80 a year. Left Travelers to switch. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Kasi Graves
I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 1994 Volkswagen Passat in Tulsa, OK. Ended up at darn near $80 every six months with AIG Insurance. Moved home policy as well. I don’t insure for physical damage though.
Shila Velez
Good site, thanks. I live west of Billings, Montana. I got free prices from State Farm, American Family, and Farmers for my Passat and saved around $60 a year. Have a couple speeding tickets too. My Passat doesn’t have full coverage.