Nobody likes paying for insurance, particularly when they could find better rates elsewhere.
Because you have many insurance companies to choose from, it’s difficult to locate the best insurance company.
Effectively comparing car insurance prices can take time and effort if you don’t utilize the fastest way to get free quotes. You could spend your day talking to insurance agencies in your area, or you could save time and use online quoting to quickly compare rates.
Many popular insurance companies participate in an industry program that allows shoppers to enter their coverage request one time, and each participating company returns a rated price based on that data. This system prevents you from having to do quote forms for every car insurance company. To compare pricing click to open in new window.
The only drawback to comparing rates this way is you are unable to specify the companies you want to price. So if you want to select individual companies to receive pricing from, we have a page of companies who write car insurance in your area. Click here for list of insurance companies.
It’s up to you how you get prices quotes, just ensure you are comparing identical quote information on every quote. If your comparisons have different deductibles then you won’t be able to determine which rate is truly the best. Quoting even small variations in insurance coverages or limits may cause a big price difference. And when price shopping your coverage, comparing more rates from different companies provides better odds of finding the best rates.
Car insurance can cost a lot, but you may be missing some discounts that could drop your premiums quite a bit. A few discounts will be applied when you get a quote, but some need to be requested specifically prior to receiving the credit.
One thing to note about discounts is that some credits don’t apply to all coverage premiums. A few only apply to specific coverage prices like liability and collision coverage. Even though the math looks like all those discounts means the company will pay you, it just doesn’t work that way.
A list of insurance companies and a selection of discounts include:
Before you buy a policy, ask each insurance company which discounts can lower your rates. Some discounts listed above might not be offered on policies in every state. If you would like to see a list of insurers who offer cheap insurance quotes, click this link.
When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there is no perfect coverage plan. Each situation is unique so your insurance should reflect that These are some specific questions may help highlight if you might need an agent’s assistance.
If you’re not sure about those questions, you may need to chat with an agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form or click here for a list of auto insurance companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of a auto insurance policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage at the best deductibles and correct limits. Auto insurance terms can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are the usual coverages available from auto insurance companies.
Comprehensive protection
This pays for damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as a broken windshield, a tree branch falling on your vehicle and theft. The most your auto insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Liability car insurance
Liability insurance can cover damage that occurs to people or other property in an accident. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see liability limits of 50/100/50 which means a limit of $50,000 per injured person, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage protects against things like attorney fees, funeral expenses, medical expenses and medical services. How much liability coverage do you need? That is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.
Uninsured or underinsured coverage
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection from other motorists when they do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your 1998 Chevy Camaro.
Since many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is important protection for you and your family.
Collision protection
This will pay to fix damage to your Camaro resulting from a collision with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision coverage pays for things like crashing into a building, driving through your garage door, crashing into a ditch, rolling your car and scraping a guard rail. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Medical expense coverage
Med pay and PIP coverage reimburse you for expenses such as chiropractic care, dental work, funeral costs, hospital visits and surgery. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is not universally available but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Shanel Pierce
From north side of Jacksonville, FL. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved right around $20 a month. 21st Century was the most affordable for me. Hopefully won’t need it. Highly recommended. I think I’ll get rid of full coverage next time.
Dustin Peters
Lots of useful info here. I’m in Montgomery, AL. Quoted quotes with AIG Insurance, Farmers, and Safeco for my 1998 Chevrolet Camaro and saved around $90 a year. Hardly afford to drive anymore. I’m thinking about dropping full coverage though.
Flavia Merrill
Cheap car insurance? What’s that? I’m just south of Newark, NJ. Got quotes from Nationwide, Erie, GEICO, and American Family for my Camaro and saved just over $60 a year. I have a couple other vehicles on the policy.
Delaine Watson
All companies are crooks. I’m in the north part of Nashua, NH. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. Ended up at about $120 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. Even increased coverage a bit. You can get a rate quote online. I just carry liability insurance.
Lani Wolf
What does medical payments cover?
Bart Cunningham
Anyone compare Progressive and State Farm rates in Wichita, Kansas?
Lauran Burns
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro in Grand Rapids, MI. Ended up at darn near $110 every six months with AAA. Left AIG Insurance to switch. I have several vehicles insured with them. Book value doesn’t justify full coverage anymore.
Alison David
It all costs too much. From northwest of Nampa, ID. Compared quite a few companies. Saved darn near $30 a month. 21st Century was the cheapest option for me. Insured with Hanover before. Even increased coverage a bit. When should I drop full coverage?
Laurine Finley
If you have a good history and live in the vicinity of Biloxi, MS, check out GEICO. They seem to be cheaper. Insured with Erie before. Good savings if you bundle. I used their website to get prices.
Tai Pace
Liked the article. I’m from Davenport, IA. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved roughly $20 a month. Progressive was the most affordable for me. Thankfully I have a good driving record.