Think you have an overpriced car insurance policy? It’s quite common and you’re not alone.
Insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Geico and Progressive persitently shower you with ad campaigns and it is difficult to ignore the flying pigs and cute green geckos and do the work needed to find the best deal.
Car insurance is not cheap, but you may qualify for discounts that can drop the cost substantially. A few discounts will be applied at the time of purchase, but occassionally some discounts must be requested specifically before being credited.
Discounts reduce rates, but you should keep in mind that many deductions do not apply to the entire policy premium. A few only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. So even though you would think you can get free auto insurance, nobody gets a free ride.
A few of the larger companies and a partial list of their discounts include:
When comparing rates, check with every company the best way to save money. Discounts may not be offered in your area.
There are a lot of ways you can shop for auto insurance and some are easier and takes less work. You can spend your afternoon talking about coverages with local insurance agents in your area, or you can utilize the web to get the quickest rates.
Most of the best insurance companies participate in an industry program where prospective buyers complete one form, and each company can provide price quotes determined by their information. This system prevents you from having to do quote forms to each individual auto insurance company.
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The single downside to pricing coverage this way is you can’t choose which companies you want pricing from. So if you want to select from a list of companies to receive pricing from, we have a listing of the cheapest auto insurance companies in your area. Click here to view list.
Whichever way you use, try to keep the exact same coverage limits on every price quote you get. If you use mixed coverages you will not be able to determine which company has the best rates. Slightly different coverage limits may result in a large different in cost. Just keep in mind that comparing more company’s prices helps you find lower pricing.
Lots of things are considered when quoting car insurance. Most are fairly basic such as your driving record, but some are more transparent like where you live or your financial responsibility.
When it comes to choosing the best auto insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s needs are different so your insurance should reflect that These are some specific questions can help discover if your situation might need professional guidance.
If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, simply complete this short form or click here for a list of auto insurance companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of insurance can be of help when determining appropriate coverage at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be ambiguous and reading a policy is terribly boring. Listed below are typical coverage types available from insurance companies.
Liability car insurance – This protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property in an accident. It protects YOU from legal claims by others, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Liability coverage has three limits: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 50/100/50 that translate to $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage protects against claims such as legal defense fees, structural damage, repair costs for stationary objects and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but you should buy as high a limit as you can afford.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other motorists when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important.
Medical expense insurance – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP kick in for immediate expenses like ambulance fees, chiropractic care and surgery. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Collision coverages – This coverage will pay to fix damage to your 3000GT caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision insurance covers things like sustaining damage from a pot hole, damaging your car on a curb and colliding with a tree. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Another option is to choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – Comprehensive insurance pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims like rock chips in glass, hitting a bird, damage from a tornado or hurricane and vandalism. The maximum payout your insurance company will pay is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
We just presented some good ideas how you can get a better price on 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT insurance. The key thing to remember is the more companies you get rates for, the better your chances of lowering your rates. You may even discover the biggest savings come from an unexpected company. These companies can often insure niche markets at a lower cost as compared to the big name companies such as Allstate, Geico and Progressive.
When getting insurance coverage quotes online, do not buy less coverage just to save a little money. In many cases, someone dropped comprehensive coverage or liability limits to discover at claim time that it was a big error on their part. The goal is to get the best coverage possible at the lowest possible cost.
Cheap 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT insurance can be found online and also from your neighborhood agents, and you need to comparison shop both to have the best chance of lowering rates. A few companies may not offer internet price quotes and these small insurance companies only sell coverage through local independent agents.
Digna Cummings
Not sure if this is cheap. I’m from Concord, NH. I quoted with 21st Century, Encompass, and Hartford for my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT and saved $91 a year. Insured with Progressive before. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.
Cicely Kennedy
Does Progressive have good claim service?
Arica Guthrie
Progressive is cheapest in New York! :)
Frederica Knox
I’m from Henderson, NV. I got free quotes with Liberty Mutual, AIG Insurance, Sentry, and a couple others for my 3000GT and I’m now saving $18 a month. Was with AIG Insurance. My new agent seems to be really good. Bought it from an online quote.
Trish Fletcher
Cheaper car insurance is a myth. Live in Chesapeake, VA. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved darn near $30 a month. GEICO was the most affordable for me. Even increased coverage a bit. It’s easy to compare rates online now.
Melani Wallace
From Baton Rouge, LA. I got free quotes with Amica, Eastwood, and Mercury for my Mitsubishi and I think I saved about $20 each month. Have a couple speeding tickets too. Still almost need a second mortgage. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.
Dedra Bryant
Liked the article. Located in Newark, NJ. Compared quite a few companies. Saved darn near $20 a month. State Farm was the cheapest for me. Switched homeowners coverage too. Just go online and compare their rates. Liability only on my Mitsubishi.
Nettie Robinson
In North Charleston, SC, GEICO is a good choice.
Jaleesa Owen
Got a quote with Hartford for my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT and saved about $80 a year. I got a quote from their website. Book value doesn’t justify full coverage anymore.
Waldo Mccormick
What is Underinsured Motorist coverage?
Valeri Solomon
Here’s what I found out. Located in Aberdeen, SD. Quoted rates from AAA, MetLife, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my 3000GT and saved $115 a year. They offer free online rate quotes.
Laurence Garcia
I’m in the suburbs of Davenport, Iowa. I compared lots of rates. Saved roughly $20 a month. Allstate was the best choice for me. Liability only on my Mitsubishi.
Vincenzo Bright
FYI in Boston, Massachusetts try 21st Century. I got a good deal.