When shopping for lower-cost insurance, do you get confused by the wide range of insurance coverage sources? Lot’s of other drivers are too. There are so many sources available that it can easily become a big hassle to lower your rates.
It’s smart to compare prices every six months because insurance coverage prices are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Just because you found the best quotes for Z8 insurance a year ago the chances are good that you can find a lower rate today. Forget all the misinformation about insurance coverage because I’m going to let you in on the secrets to the things you must know in order to eliminate unnecessary coverages and save money.
Performing a rate comparison can take hours if you don’t know the easiest way. You can waste a few hours (or days) driving to insurance companies in your area, or you can stay home and use the web to get pricing more quickly.
All the larger companies enroll in a system that enables customers to submit one quote, and at least one company can give them a price for coverage. This prevents consumers from doing quote requests to each company.
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One minor caviat to comparing rates this way is that consumers can’t choose the insurers to get pricing from. So if you prefer to choose specific insurance companies to receive pricing from, we have a page of the cheapest insurance companies in your area. Click here for list of insurance companies.
The approach you take is up to you, just be sure to compare apples-to-apples coverage information on every quote you get. If the quotes have different limits and deductibles on each one then you won’t be able to determine the lowest rate for your BMW Z8. Even a minor difference in coverage limits may cause a big price difference. Just keep in mind that making a lot of price comparisons increases the change that you will find the best price.
Not many people think insurance is cheap, but discounts can save money and there are some available that could drop your premiums quite a bit. A few discounts will automatically apply when you purchase, but some may not be applied and must be requested specifically before you will receive the discount.
Keep in mind that most of the big mark downs will not be given to your bottom line cost. Most only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comp or med pay. Just because you may think you can get free auto insurance, it’s just not the way it works.
For a list of insurance companies with significant discounts, click here to view.
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no cookie cutter policy. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs.
These are some specific questions might point out whether you might need an agent’s assistance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but one or more may apply to you, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. To find an agent in your area, simply complete this short form.
Understanding the coverages of your auto insurance policy can be of help when determining appropriate coverage for your vehicles. Auto insurance terms can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – This coverage pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as theft, hitting a bird, falling objects, a broken windshield and fire damage. The highest amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your BMW Z8.
Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.
Collision coverages – This coverage covers damage to your Z8 resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. A deductible applies and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision coverage protects against things like scraping a guard rail, hitting a parking meter, backing into a parked car and hitting a mailbox. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. You can also bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.
Medical expense insurance – Med pay and PIP coverage pay for immediate expenses such as doctor visits, hospital visits and ambulance fees. They are used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. It covers both the driver and occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Liability coverages – This will cover injuries or damage you cause to a person or their property that is your fault. It protects you against other people’s claims, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. Your policy might show limits of 100/300/100 which stand for $100,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a limit of $300,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers claims such as legal defense fees, medical services and funeral expenses. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but you should buy higher limits if possible.
Jodee Malone
Checking in from Tucson, AZ. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Was with Nationwide. LOL Only insure liability on my BMW.
Jeannine Freeman
GEICO and State Farm had the best prices I found in Pennsylvania.
Gary Clemons
Nice info. From north side of Nashville, Tennessee. Received rates from GEICO, AIG Insurance, and Erie for my Z8 and saved just over $60 a year. Was with Nationwide. Might find lower rates online. Book value doesn’t justify full coverage anymore.
Conchita Golden
Cheap is relative. I’m in the west part of Seattle, WA. Got car insurance quotes from GEICO, The General, and Erie for my 2002 BMW Z8 and saved $109 a year. Good savings if you bundle. It never hurts to quote around. I’m thinking about dropping full coverage though.
Bethel Nixon
It’s all a rip off. Located in Henderson, NV. Received quotes with Auto-Owners, Safeco, and a few others for my 2002 BMW Z8 and saved just over $110 a year. Left USAA to switch. Hopefully won’t need it.
Letty Willis
If you’re a decent driver and live near Cranston, RI, check out Progressive. They seem to be cheaper. My new agent seems to be really good. Get lots of quotes to find the best rate.
Merlyn Tate
Cheap is relative. From a town just southwest of Saint Paul, MN. Got quotes from State Farm, AAA, and some I forget for my BMW and saved around $90 a year. I get a discount for insuring multiple vehicles. Hardly afford to drive anymore.
Amie Vincent
I live just to the east of Springfield, MA. Got car insurance prices from Amica, MetLife, and Travelers for my BMW and I think I cut my rates about $20 each month. Thankfully I’m not a high risk driver.
Milford Greene
It all costs too much. Quoted with Auto-Owners for my 2002 BMW Z8 and saved around $90 a year. :P It’s too old for full coverage.