Trying to find better insurance prices for a new or used Scion xA can turn out to be an all-consuming task, but you can follow our insurance coverage buying tips to make it easier.
There is a right way and a wrong way to compare insurance coverage rates and you need to know the quickest way to get price quotes for your Scion and locate the lowest price.
It’s a good habit to compare premium rates once or twice a year because insurance coverage prices change regularly. If you had the best deal for xA coverage a year ago there is a good chance you can find better rate quotes now. Block out anything you think you know about insurance coverage because I’m going to teach you the proper way to properly buy coverages and cut your premium.
All the larger auto insurance companies allow consumers to get insurance quotes direct online. The process is quite simple because you just enter as requested by the quote form. Behind the scenes, the system pulls your driving record and credit report and generates a price based on the data you entered.
This helps simplify price comparisons, but the time it takes to visit different websites and type in the same information is a big time waster. But it is imperative to perform this step in order to find a lower rate.
There is an easier way to compare rates
A quicker way to compare rates makes use of a single form that gets price quotes from more than one company. The form is fast, reduces the work, and makes online price comparison much simpler. Immediately after submitting the form, it gets priced and you can select any of the quotes returned.
If you find a better price you can simply submit the application and buy the policy. The whole process can be completed in less than 10 minutes and may save quite a bit of money.
To quickly use this form to compare rates, click here to open in new window and input your coverage information. If you have a policy now, it’s recommended you enter the coverages as shown on your current policy. This makes sure you will have a fair comparison for similar coverage.
When it comes to buying adequate coverage for your vehicles, there is no perfect coverage plan. Every situation is different.
These are some specific questions can aid in determining whether you would benefit from an agent’s advice.
If you don’t know the answers to these questions, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, take a second and complete this form. It’s fast, free and can help protect your family.
Understanding the coverages of your auto insurance policy can help you determine the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Auto insurance terms can be ambiguous and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording.
Medical expense coverage
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance pay for expenses such as dental work, surgery, rehabilitation expenses and pain medications. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover all vehicle occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not universally available and may carry a deductible
Uninsured or underinsured coverage
This coverage gives you 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 Scion xA.
Because many people have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important. Usually these limits do not exceed the liability coverage limits.
Liability insurance
This protects you from damage or injury you incur to other’s property or people that is your fault. 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. You commonly see liability limits of 100/300/100 that translate to a limit of $100,000 per injured person, a limit of $300,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property. Occasionally you may see one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which provides one coverage limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability insurance covers claims such as funeral expenses, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, bail bonds and pain and suffering. How much liability should you purchase? That is a personal decision, but buy as large an amount as possible.
Collision insurance
This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You first must pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision coverage protects against things such as damaging your car on a curb, backing into a parked car, crashing into a ditch, colliding with a tree and scraping a guard rail. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are older. Another option is to raise the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Comprehensive protection
Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive can pay for claims like vandalism, hitting a deer, rock chips in glass, damage from a tornado or hurricane and hail damage. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider dropping full coverage.
Rafael Boyle
$100 to anyone who understands their policy.
Cameron Stanton
I switched to Progressive. Quoted good rates in Minneapolis, MN.
Rolland Allen
Does Progressive offer good discounts?
Giuseppina Head
Got a quote with AIG Insurance for my Scion and saved around $250 a year. LOL
Desiree Houston
I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 2005 Scion xA in Charlotte, NC. Ended up at about $360 every six months with Amica. Left 21st Century to switch. I have a teen driver too. It’s easy to compare rates online now.
Lemuel Velasquez
If you have a clean record and live around Owensboro, KY, check out GEICO. They seem to be cheaper. Left 21st Century to switch. I got a quote from their website.
Lashell Baldwin
I compared a lot of rate quotes for a 2005 Scion xA in Charleston, WV. Ended up at darn near $370 every six months with Auto-Owners.
Lyda Taylor
I switched to State Farm. Quoted good rates in Evansville, IN. Teenage drivers are expensive!
Martin Crane
Is Progressive or State Farm cheaper in Mobile, Alabama?
Jarrett Berg
I chose to switch to 21st Century from AAA. I live in Warwick, Rhode Island. I have several vehicles insured with them.
Marge Waller
When should I drop comp and collision?
Earline Levy
Affordable car insurance is a myth. I’m just south of Warren, MI. I got free rates from Liberty Mutual, Amica, Sentry, and a couple others for my xA and saved about $280 a year. Was with Allstate. I’m a pretty good driver though. God forbid I actually have a claim.
Marcel Newton
From Fort Smith, AR. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved darn near $30 a month. Progressive was the most affordable for me. Left Encompass to switch.