2003 Audi S8 Car Insurance Rates – 6 Tips for Cheaper Quotes

Having to pay for expensive insurance coverage can bottom out your monthly budget and put a big crunch on your finances. Comparing price quotes can save money and help to make sure you’re not throwing money away.

With so many choices of insurance companies, it can be hard to choose the most cost effective insurance company.

It’s a good habit to shop coverage around yearly due to the fact that insurance prices tend to go up over time. If you had the lowest quotes for S8 coverage last year you may be paying too much now. Block out anything you think you know about insurance coverage because you’re about to find out the fastest way to lower your rates without sacrificing coverage.

Choosing the best insurance company for you is not that difficult. If you currently have a car insurance policy, you should be able to lower your premiums substantially using these techniques. Nevertheless, consumers must understand how insurance companies price insurance differently and use this information to your advantage.

Compare auto insurance rates

To find the best auto insurance quotes, there are several ways to compare quotes from many auto insurance companies in your state. The fastest way to compare rates is to perform an online rate comparison. This is very easy and can be done in a couple of different ways.

If you’re in a hurry, the quickest way to find low rates would be an industry-wide quote request form like this one (opens in new window). This quick form saves time by eliminating multiple quote forms for each price estimate. One form gets you coverage quotes from all major companies.

A more time consuming way to find better pricing requires a trip to the website of each company to request a price quote. For examples sake, we’ll pretend you need rates from Geico, Esurance and Travelers. You would need to take the time to go to each site to enter the same coverage data repeatedly, which is why the first method is more popular.

For a list of links to insurance companies in your area, click here.

The most difficult method to do your price quoting is going to local insurance agencies. Quoting online eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you want the peace of mind of an agent trained in personal lines coverage. Drivers can get prices online and still use a local agent.

Compare rates however you want, just be sure you’re using nearly identical coverages for each comparison quote. If you have different coverage information it will be impossible to make a fair rate comparison. Just a small difference in coverages can make a big difference in price. And when comparing auto insurance rates, know that having more price comparisons will enable you to find more affordable insurance.

Discount car insurance rates

Some providers do not list every available discount in a way that’s easy to find, so the following is a list of a few of the more common and also the more inconspicuous discounts that you can inquire about if you buy auto insurance online. If you check and find you aren’t receiving every discount available, you could be getting lower rates.

• Use Seat Belts – Forcing all vehicle occupants to wear their seat belts can save a little off the personal injury premium cost.
• Responsible Driver Discount – Drivers who don’t get into accidents may save up to 50% more for S8 coverage than drivers with accident claims.
• Employee of Federal Government – Federal government employees could provide a small rate reduction for S8 coverage depending on your company.
• One Accident Forgiven – but a few companies such as Liberty Mutual, Allstate and State Farm permit an accident before raising your premiums so long as you are claim-free for a particular time prior to the accident.
• Discount for Life Insurance – Larger insurance companies have a lower premium rate if you buy some life insurance too.
• Discount for Home Ownership – Simply owning a home can get you a discount because maintaining a house is proof of financial responsibility.

It’s important to understand that most discount credits are not given to the entire cost. Some only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. So despite the fact that it appears all those discounts means the company will pay you, companies don’t profit that way. But all discounts will help lower your premiums.

A few popular companies and their possible discounts can be read below.

• State Farm has discounts for multiple policy, multiple autos, driver’s education, passive restraint, student away at school, good student, and Drive Safe & Save.
• Geico may offer discounts for defensive driver, good student, daytime running lights, anti-theft, emergency military deployment, seat belt use, and anti-lock brakes.
• Progressive may include discounts for continuous coverage, online quote discount, homeowner, multi-policy, multi-vehicle, good student, and online signing.
• 21st Century offers discounts for anti-lock brakes, driver training, good student, student driver, automatic seat belts, 55 and older, and defensive driver.
• American Family may have discounts that include multi-vehicle, early bird, good driver, air bags, good student, and Steer into Savings.
• The Hartford offers premium reductions for good student, defensive driver, anti-theft, driver training, air bag, bundle, and vehicle fuel type.
• AAA has savings for pay-in-full, good driver, multi-car, good student, education and occupation, multi-policy, and anti-theft.

When getting free auto insurance quotes, it’s a good idea to each insurance company what discounts are available to you. Some discounts listed above might not be offered in your state. To see companies who offer online car insurance quotes, click here.

Tailor your car insurance coverage to you

When buying proper insurance coverage, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that may help highlight if your insurance needs could use an agent’s help.

• Where can I get insurance after a DUI in my state?
• Will I lose any money if I cancel my policy before it expires?
• Is borrowed equipment or tools covered if stolen or damaged?
• Why do I need rental car insurance?
• Will my vehicle be repaired with OEM or aftermarket parts?
• Is business property covered if stolen from my car?
• If I drive on a suspended license am I covered?
• Does my insurance cover my expensive audio equipment?
• Does my 2003 Audi S8 need full coverage?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but a few of them apply, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier

Insurance coverage considerations

Understanding the coverages of insurance can help you determine which coverages you need at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be confusing and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are the usual coverages offered by insurance companies.

Collision coverage protection

This coverage pays for damage to your S8 caused by collision with another car or object. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision can pay for things such as colliding with a tree, crashing into a ditch, sideswiping another vehicle, scraping a guard rail and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from lower value vehicles. You can also raise the deductible to bring the cost down.

Liability coverage

Liability coverage provides protection from damage that occurs to other people or property in an accident. It protects you against other people’s claims, and does not provide coverage for your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see policy limits of 50/100/50 that translate to a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery.

Liability coverage pays for claims such as pain and suffering, funeral expenses and bail bonds. How much liability should you purchase? That is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.

UM/UIM Coverage

This coverage provides protection from other drivers when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Due to the fact that many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. So UM/UIM coverage is very important.

Medical costs insurance

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance pay for immediate expenses like hospital visits, rehabilitation expenses and funeral costs. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Comprehensive or Other Than Collision

Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims like theft, a broken windshield, vandalism and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The most you’ll receive from a claim 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.