Searching for better insurance rates for your Dodge Avenger? Having to pay for overpriced Dodge Avenger insurance can deplete your family’s budget and possibly require postponing other expenditures. Comparing rates annually is free, only takes a few minutes, and is a good way to lower your monthly bill.
Online insurance companies like Allstate and Progressive continually hit you with ad campaigns and consumers find it hard to separate fact from fiction and find the best price available.
The price of auto insurance can be rather high, but you might find some hidden discounts to help bring down the price. Many discounts should be triggered when you complete an application, but less common discounts must be inquired about in order for you to get them. If you check and find you aren’t receiving every discount possible, you are paying more than you should be.
Discounts lower rates, but some of the credits will not apply to your bottom line cost. Most only cut specific coverage prices like medical payments or collision. So despite the fact that it appears having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, you’re out of luck.
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Effectively comparing insurance prices can be exhausting if you don’t know the fastest way to get free quotes. You can waste a lot of time discussing policy coverages with insurance agencies in your area, or you can stay home and use online quoting to quickly compare rates.
Most of the best insurance companies participate in a marketplace where insurance shoppers submit their information once, and each participating company then gives them pricing based on the submitted data. This system prevents you from having to do quote requests to every company.
To submit your quote information now, click here to start a free quote.
The only downside to using this type of form is buyers cannot specifically choose which insurance companies you will receive quotes from. So if you prefer to choose from a list of companies to compare, we have assembled a list of companies who write insurance in your area. Click here to view list.
The method you choose is up to you, but be sure you’re using equivalent coverages and limits on every quote. If each company quotes unequal deductibles or liability limits it will be impossible to determine which company has the best rates.
Many factors are considered when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are obvious like a motor vehicle report, but other criteria are less apparent like your vehicle usage and annual miles driven.
The following are some of the factors used by your company to calculate rates.
When it comes to buying adequate coverage, there really is no one size fits all plan. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine if you may require specific advice.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions, you might consider talking to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of insurance companies in your area. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and may give you better protection.
Knowing the specifics of a auto insurance policy helps when choosing which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. Auto insurance terms can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. These are typical coverages available from auto insurance companies.
Medical expense insurance – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for immediate expenses such as nursing services, doctor visits and EMT expenses. The coverages can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants in addition to if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Collision coverage – Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision insurance covers things such as crashing into a building, sustaining damage from a pot hole, hitting a parking meter and driving through your garage door. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – This provides protection when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. It can pay for injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Dodge Avenger.
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 a good idea.
Liability insurance – This coverage provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people in an accident. This insurance protects YOU from claims by other people, and does not provide coverage for your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 100/300/100 which stand for $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 coverage pays for things like medical services, legal defense fees and repair costs for stationary objects. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for things such as damage from getting keyed, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hitting a deer, a broken windshield and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The maximum amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the market value of your vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider dropping full coverage.
As you prepare to switch companies, make sure you don’t buy less coverage just to save a little money. There have been many cases where an insured cut physical damage coverage only to find out that the savings was not a smart move. Your strategy should be to purchase a proper amount of coverage at a price you can afford, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
There are still a few companies who don’t offer rates over the internet and these small insurance companies work with independent insurance agents. Cost effective 2000 Dodge Avenger insurance is possible on the web as well as from independent agents, and you should compare price quotes from both so you have a total pricing picture.
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Ernestine Mills
I’ve insured with 21st Century for a long time. Pretty cheap in Saint Louis, MO.
Bernarda Richardson
I’m from Norfolk, VA. Quoted quotes from Liberty Mutual, Auto-Owners, MetLife, and a couple others for my 2000 Dodge Avenger and saved just over $70 a year. Insured with AAA before. I quoted rates online then called them.
Domitila Serrano
Great info, thanks for posting. Located in Tacoma, WA. Got car insurance quotes from Sentry, Erie, 21st Century, and Auto-Owners for my Avenger and saved just over $110 a year.
Dominique Adams
I live on the east side of Dover, DE. Not sure of all the companies but I ended up saving about $20 each month. Left The General to switch. Can still barely afford it. Book value doesn’t justify full coverage anymore.
Loriann Ball
If you have a good history and live near Charleston, South Carolina, check out Allstate. You might get cheaper rates. When should I drop full coverage?
Lajuana Wolf
I’ve had Progressive for years. I’m in Louisville, KY.
Kendall Williamson
Live in Owensboro, KY. Quoted with Amica, Nationwide, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my Dodge and I think I cut my rates about $30 each month.
Margarette Swanson
I’m looking for cheaper coverage. I live on the north side of Shreveport, LA. Received prices from Allstate, GMAC, and Esurance for my 2000 Dodge Avenger and cut my rates about $80 a year. Left AAA to switch. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Alphonse Townsend
State Farm was cheapest for my 2000 Dodge Avenger in Paterson, NJ.
Rashida Sweeney
In Lincoln, NE, State Farm auto insurance rates for my 2000 Dodge Avenger were good. Can still barely afford it.
Ricki Roth
Live in Dallas, TX. Received quotes with Progressive, Amica, and Eastwood for my Avenger and I think I saved about $30 each month.
Jesus Mack
Cheaper car insurance is a myth. Checking in from Honolulu, HI. Received quotes with USAA, AAA, Liberty Mutual, and MetLife for my Avenger and saved just over $80 a year.
Sophia Morris
Does Louisiana have minimum liability requirements?
Suanne Mckee
Enjoyed the article. I’m from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Got car insurance rates from Amica, Safeco, and Travelers for my Avenger and saved just over $80 a year. I get multi-vehicle and multi-policy discounts. Only insure liability on my Avenger.
Shaunna Dillon
If you have a clean record and live around Mesa, AZ, check out GEICO. You might save some money. I increased coverages a little too. Hardly afford to drive anymore. My Avenger doesn’t have full coverage.
Summer Mcbride
Compared auto insurance prices with Allstate and Progressive but still not cheap enough.