Wish you could get out of high-priced car insurance? Trust us, there are many drivers thinking the same thing. Big-name insurance companies like Geico, 21st Century and Progressive persitently shower you with ad campaigns and it is difficult to see past the geckos and flying pigs and take the time to shop coverage around.
If you have insurance now or are just looking to switch companies, you can use these techniques to get lower rates while maintaining coverages. Choosing the best insurance company for you is easy if you know what you’re doing. Drivers only need an understanding of the proper methods to shop their coverage around over the internet.
Shopping for lower car insurance rates can be exhausting if you don’t understand the most efficient way. You could spend the better part of a day talking to agents in your area, or you could use the internet to quickly compare rates.
Many of the larger companies take part in a program that enables customers to submit one quote, and each company returns a competitive quote based on the submitted data. This eliminates the need for quotation requests for each company.
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The only drawback to comparing rates this way is you can’t choose which companies you will receive quotes from. So if you prefer to pick specific insurance companies to compare rates, we have a page of low cost car insurance companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.
It’s up to you which method you use, but make absolute certain that you use exactly the same quote data for every company. If you are comparing different limits and deductibles on each one it’s impossible to make an equal comparison.
Some companies don’t always list every policy discount in a way that’s easy to find, so we break down some of the more common and the harder-to-find credits that may apply to you.
Don’t be surprised that most discount credits are not given the the whole policy. Most only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. Just because you may think adding up those discounts means a free policy, nobody gets a free ride. Any amount of discount should help lower the amount you have to pay.
A few popular companies and their possible discounts are shown below.
Before buying, ask each insurance company to give you their best rates. Discounts might not be offered in every state. To view companies that offer discounts, click here.
When it comes to buying coverage for your personal vehicles, there is no best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance needs to address that. For example, these questions could help you determine if your situation might need an agent’s assistance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but a few of them apply, you may need to chat with a licensed agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It is quick, free and may give you better protection.
Having a good grasp of a car insurance policy aids in choosing the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are the normal coverages found on most car insurance policies.
Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers
This provides protection when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for injuries to you and your family and damage to your Isuzu Trooper.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Frequently your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Coverage for medical expenses
Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses for ambulance fees, rehabilitation expenses, nursing services and funeral costs. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP coverage is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Liability auto insurance
Liability insurance protects you from injuries or damage you cause to people or other property that is your fault. This coverage protects you from legal claims by others. Liability doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have policy limits of 100/300/100 that means you have $100,000 bodily injury coverage, $300,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Another option is a combined single limit or CSL which provides one coverage limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability coverage protects against claims such as bail bonds, loss of income, repair costs for stationary objects and pain and suffering. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.
Comprehensive car insurance
This covers damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against things such as hail damage, damage from a tornado or hurricane, rock chips in glass, hitting a deer and fire damage. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Collision coverage protection
Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims like damaging your car on a curb, scraping a guard rail, crashing into a ditch, hitting a mailbox and crashing into a building. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Another option is to increase the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Marva Frye
Nice post. Got a quote with Amica for my Isuzu and am saving around $110 a year. Insured with Encompass before. It was easy to get rates. I don’t have comp or collision coverage.
Neda Medina
Quoted with AIG Insurance for my 1999 Isuzu Trooper and am saving around $110 a year. Have a couple speeding tickets too. Just liability coverage since it’s getting old.
Minh Dickerson
I live south of Jacksonville, FL. Compared quite a few companies. Saved roughly $20 a month. State Farm was the cheapest option for me. Was with Erie. My Isuzu doesn’t have full coverage.
Corrinne Prince
Just my two cents. From northwest of Hilo, Hawaii. I got free quotes from Hartford, Auto-Owners, Nationwide, and a couple others for my Isuzu and saved around $70 a year. Thankfully I have a good driving record.
Valarie Dyer
Will GEICO cancel me for an at-fault accident?
Maurice Callahan
I got quite a few price quotes for a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Columbus, GA. Ended up at about $80 every six months with Auto-Owners. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Ervin Ellis
Corporate greed I’m telling you. Live in the western part of Davenport, Iowa. Quoted with Allstate, American Family, Esurance, and Hanover for my Trooper and saved $114 a year. Insured with State Farm before. Hopefully won’t need it. Bought it from an online quote.
Stephine Wolf
I found cheap 1999 Isuzu Trooper insurance in Springfield, MO with Allstate.
Carlos Whitfield
Too expensive. I ride a bike.
Andres Mullins
Cheaper car insurance is a myth. Located in Pittsburgh, PA. Quoted with Liberty Mutual, AAA, Safeco, and a couple others for my 1999 Isuzu Trooper and cut my rates about $80 a year. Even increased my liability limits. Get lots of quotes to find the best rate. I think I’ll get rid of full coverage next time.
Shelly Hubbard
I live east of Lincoln, NE. Got car insurance rates from Hartford, Auto-Owners, Sentry, and a couple others for my Isuzu and I’m now saving $11 a month. Left Eastwood to switch. Moved home policy as well. I don’t put full coverage on it.
Coralee Macdonald
From east side of Baton Rouge, LA. Got quotes from American Family, Farmers, and Sentry for my Isuzu and saved just over $70 a year. They have a lot of discounts available.
Elmira Dickson
Where can I find cheaper car insurance in Rutland, VT?
Jonell Mcintyre
All companies are crooks. Found cheapest coverage with Western Auto Insurance for my Trooper and am saving around $90 a year. I have a teen driver too. They have free quotes online.
Amiee Albert
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 1999 Isuzu Trooper in Overland Park, KS. Ended up at about $80 every six months with AAA. Was with State Farm. Bought it from an online quote. I’m thinking about dropping full coverage though.