Pretty sure you bought an underperforming, overpriced insurance policy? You’re in good company because there are a lot of people just like you who feel imprisoned by their insurance policy.
Due to the fact that there are so many choices of insurance companies, it can be diffult for drivers to find a more affordable insurance company.
Car insurance is not inexpensive, but you may find discounts to help bring down the price. Many of these discounts will be applied automatically when you quote, but lesser-known reductions have to be inquired about prior to receiving the credit.
Just know that many deductions do not apply to the overall cost of the policy. Most only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as medical payments or collision. So when the math indicates all the discounts add up to a free policy, nobody gets a free ride.
A few companies that have these discounts are:
Double check with all companies you are considering the best way to save money. Discounts might not apply in your state. To locate providers who offer cheap car insurance quotes, click here.
When choosing adequate coverage, there isn’t really a perfect coverage plan. Each situation is unique and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine if you might need an agent’s assistance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but one or more may apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or go to this page to view a list of companies.
Understanding the coverages of your policy can be of help when determining the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are typical coverage types found on the average insurance policy.
This coverage can cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property by causing an accident. This coverage protects you against other people’s claims. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. Your policy might show limits of 100/300/100 that means you have $100,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $300,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability can pay for things like repair bills for other people’s vehicles, funeral expenses and court costs. How much liability coverage do you need? That is up to you, but buy higher limits if possible.
This coverage gives you protection from other motorists when they either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered claims include injuries to you and your family and also any damage incurred to your Mitsubishi Outlander.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for bills for X-ray expenses, dental work and hospital visits. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Collision insurance pays for damage to your Outlander resulting from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. A deductible applies and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision insurance covers claims like backing into a parked car, scraping a guard rail, sideswiping another vehicle, hitting a mailbox and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like theft, falling objects, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hitting a deer and hitting a bird. The maximum payout you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Low-cost 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander insurance is available online and from local insurance agents, and you should compare rates from both to have the best chance of lowering rates. A few companies do not provide the ability to get quotes online and usually these smaller providers sell through local independent agents.
While you’re price shopping online, it’s a bad idea to sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. In many cases, someone sacrificed physical damage coverage only to regret at claim time that their decision to reduce coverage ended up costing them more. The ultimate goal is to get the best coverage possible at the lowest possible cost while still protecting your assets.
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Demetria Mckay
Any GEICO or Erie customers near Gaithersburg, MD?
Idalia Castro
Got pretty cheap 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander insurance from Progressive in Mobile, Alabama.
Lavonda Shannon
All insurance companies are crooks.
Celeste Humphrey
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Concord, NH. Ended up at roughly $100 every six months with Auto-Owners. Left American Family to switch. It’s easy to compare rates online now. I only have liability coverage on it.
Margert Mccullough
Any State Farm or Eastwood customers near Sioux Falls, SD?
Ned Wiley
I’m looking for cheaper coverage. I’m just south of Newark, DE. Not sure of all the companies but I ended up saving about $20 each month. I have kids on my policy, too. My Mitsubishi doesn’t have full coverage.
Florencia Cruz
Lots of useful info here. Checking in from Bangor, ME. Got free quotes online for a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. Ended up at about $70 savings annually. Went with Progressive.
Rolf Taylor
If you’re a decent driver and live around Jacksonville, Florida, check out GEICO. They seem to be cheaper. Insured with Auto-Owners before. I just quoted rates online. I don’t put full coverage on it.
Loni Santos
For me, 21st Century was by far the cheapest in Nampa, Idaho.
Claudia Decker
Does GEICO offer new car replacement?
Maegan Estrada
Good detail in your article. I’m in the south part of Rutland, VT. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or through an agent.
Betty Perez
In Rutland, VT, Auto-Owners had the best rates for my 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Derek Conley
Well-written and thought out article. Lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. Got car insurance prices from USAA, AIG Insurance, The General, and MetLife for my 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander and saved just over $90 a year. Was with Sentry. Have an at-fault accident tho. I don’t have comp or collision coverage.
Felicita Fox
Anyone know of any company in Salem, OR that will insure high risk drivers?
George Murray
Anyone compare Progressive and Allstate rates in Dallas, Texas?