Wish you could get a refund on overpriced insurance coverage? It’s a common feeling and you’re not the only one. Having so many online and local companies to choose from, it can be diffult for people to locate a more affordable insurer.
Choosing the best insurance company for you is quite easy. If you have insurance now or are looking for a new policy, you can use these tips to reduce the price you pay and still get good coverage. Vehicle owners just need to know the most efficient way to get comparison rates over the internet.
The majority of larger companies such as State Farm and Allstate provide pricing from their websites. Obtaining pricing doesn’t take a lot of time because it’s just a matter of typing in into the form. After you submit the form their system orders your credit score and driving record and returns pricing information determined by many factors. Quoting online streamlines rate comparisons, but having to visit different websites and complete many quote forms is a big time waster. But it is imperative to perform this step in order to find a lower rate.
There is an easier way!
A quicker way to locate the lowest prices uses one form to get prices from a lot of companies. It saves time, requires much less work on your part, and makes price shopping online much more enjoyable. After sending the form, it is rated with multiple companies and you can pick any one of the quotes returned. If the quotes result in lower rates, you simply finish the application and purchase coverage. The entire process only takes a few minutes and you’ll know if lower rates are available.
To save time and fill out one form to compare multiple rates now, click here and fill out the form. If you have a policy now, it’s recommended you duplicate the coverages identical to your current policy. Doing this guarantees you are getting comparison quotes for exact coverage.
Auto insurance companies don’t always advertise all possible discounts very clearly, so the next list breaks down both well-publicized and the more hidden auto insurance savings.
Don’t be shocked that most discounts do not apply the the whole policy. Most only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comp or med pay. So even though they make it sound like it’s possible to get free car insurance, you won’t be that lucky.
A list of auto insurance companies and their possible discounts are detailed below.
If you want affordable auto insurance quotes, ask each company which discounts can lower your rates. Depending on the company, some discounts might not be available to policyholders in your area. To see a list of insurance companies who offer discounts, follow this link.
When it comes to choosing coverage, there is no “perfect” insurance plan. Each situation is unique so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine whether you may require specific advice.
If you can’t answer these questions then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and can provide invaluable advice.
Understanding the coverages of your policy can help you determine the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Policy terminology can be impossible to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Below you’ll find typical coverage types offered by car insurance companies.
Comprehensive auto coverage – Comprehensive insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as fire damage, theft and hail damage. The most you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your Lincoln Town Car.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is very important.
Collision coverages – Collision insurance covers damage to your Town Car resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision insurance covers things like sideswiping another vehicle, driving through your garage door, colliding with another moving vehicle and rolling your car. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from older vehicles. It’s also possible to choose a higher deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Liability car insurance – This coverage provides protection from damage or injury you incur to a person or their property that is your fault. It protects YOU from claims by other people, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You commonly see values of 100/300/100 which means $100,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, $300,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers things such as attorney fees, pain and suffering and medical expenses. How much coverage you buy is a personal decision, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Medical payments and PIP coverage – Med pay and PIP coverage kick in for immediate expenses like X-ray expenses, doctor visits, surgery and dental work. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Vallie Walker
From northwest of Burlington, Vermont. Got prices from AAA, Mercury, and a few others for my Town Car and saved $82 a year. Even increased coverage a bit. You can get a rate quote online.
Cathleen Howard
State Farm has the cheapest rates in Delaware. No comparison.
Lourdes Yang
I’m in New Haven, Connecticut. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $20 each month. God forbid I actually have a claim.
Cammy Keith
If you have a good history and live in the vicinity of Provo, UT, check out GEICO. You might get cheaper rates. I have a couple other vehicles on the policy. :) I dropped full coverage awhile back.
Frankie Jefferson
For me, State Farm was by far the cheapest in Madison, WI.
Isaias Campbell
Live in the western part of Boise, ID. Quoted with 21st Century, Liberty Mutual, and Encompass for my 1998 Lincoln Town Car and saved $115 a year. I just quoted rates online. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Vinita Miller
Thought I’d throw in my experience. I’m in the suburbs of Aurora, CO. Got car insurance quotes with Progressive, Eastwood, and Liberty Mutual for my Town Car and saved $88 a year. Even increased my liability limits. Next renewal I’ll just do liability.
Ida Rivers
I can’t pay high rates. I’m from Allentown, PA. Got rates from GMAC, Amica, MetLife, and a couple others for my 1998 Lincoln Town Car and saved $69 a year. I don’t insure for physical damage though.
Cecilia Cochran
If you have a good history and live near Burlington, VT, check out Progressive. You might get cheaper rates. Left Erie to switch. Good savings if you bundle. I just quoted rates online.
Faustino Mccormick
Cheaper not always better. I live in a small town just outside of Seattle, WA. I quoted with MetLife, Erie, Allstate, and AIG Insurance for my 1998 Lincoln Town Car and saved $98 a year. Insured with Hanover before. I increased coverages a little too. I don’t insure for physical damage though.
Iona Green
Like your site, BTW. Lifelong resident of Rutland, VT. Got car insurance rates from Allstate, American Family, and Esurance for my Lincoln and am saving around $70 a year. Left MetLife to switch. It was easy to get rates. Full coverage costs too much.