Compare 2007 Suzuki XL-7 Insurance Quotes

Searching for cheaper insurance rates for your Suzuki XL-7? No one in their right mind rejoices having to buy insurance, particularly when their premiums are through the roof.

Due to the fact that there are so many companies and agents to choose from, it is hard for the average consumer to pick the cheapest insurance company.

Consumers should take time to shop coverage around at least once a year because insurance rates change regularly. Despite the fact that you may have had the lowest premium rates for XL-7 insurance a year ago you can probably find a better price now. You can find a lot of information about insurance on the web, but in a few minutes you can learn some great ways to put money back in your pocket.

Finding affordable coverage is easy if you know what you’re doing. If you are paying for car insurance now, you will most likely be able to save some money using these methods. But drivers must understand how big insurance companies sell online.

Compare insurance quotes

To find cheaper car insurance quotes, there are several ways to get quotes from different companies. By far the easiest way to find competitive Suzuki XL-7 insurance rates consists of obtaining rate quotes online. It’s really quite simple and can be done in several different ways.

• Experts agree that the best way consumers can make multiple comparisons would be an industry-wide quote request form like this one (opens in new window). This method eliminates the need for separate forms for each price estimate. One form submission will return price quotes from insurance companies with the best prices.
• A harder way to find better pricing consists of going to each individual company website and go through the quote process again. For example, let’s assume you want comparison quotes from Liberty Mutual, Safeco and Travelers. To get each rate you have to go to every website and type in your information over and over, which is why the first method is quicker.

  To view a list of companies in your area, click here.

How you compare quotes is your choice, just try to keep identical coverage information for each comparison quote. If each company quotes different coverage information it will be impossible to determine the lowest rate for your Suzuki XL-7. Even a minor difference in limits may cause a big price difference. Just keep in mind that quoting more increases your odds of finding the best price.

Will you really save $405 on car insurance?

Respected companies like Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm endlessly run television, radio, and online ads. All the companies state the claim of big savings after switching your coverage to them. Is it even possible that every company can save you money? It’s all in the words they use.

All the different companies quote their cheapest rates for the type of customer that will be a good risk. A good example of this type of insured might be described as married and over the age of 30, has a clean driving record, and drives a car with an anti-theft system. Anybody that matches those criteria will get low prices and most likely will save when switching.

Potential customers who don’t qualify for these standards must pay a higher rate with the end result being the customer not buying. Company advertisements say “customers who switch” but not “all drivers who get quotes” save that much when switching. That’s why insurance companies can make those statements. This really drives home the point why you need to compare rate quotes every year. It’s just not possible to know the company that will have better auto insurance rates than you’re paying now.

Discounts for cheaper insurance rates

Insurance is neither fun to buy or cheap, but you may be missing some discounts to help offset the cost. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied when you purchase, but some discounts are required to be specially asked for in order for you to get them. If you do not double check each discount you qualify for, you’re paying more than you need to.

• Government Employees – Having worked for a branch of the government could cut as much as 10% off for XL-7 insurance with certain companies.
• Passive Restraints and Air Bags – Factory options such as air bags and/or automatic seat belt systems could see savings up to 30%.
• Discounts for Responsible Drivers – Drivers who don’t get into accidents could pay up to 40% less for XL-7 insurance than drivers with accident claims.
• Safety Course Discount – Taking time to complete a course teaching defensive driving skills may get you a small discount and make you a better driver.
• Organization Discounts – Being a member of a civic or occupational organization could trigger savings on your policy.
• Bundled Policy Discount – When you have multiple policies with one insurance company they may give you a discount of at least 10% off all policies.
• Smart Student Discounts – Maintaining excellent grades can earn a discount of 20% or more. This discount can apply until age 25.

It’s important to understand that some of the credits will not apply to the entire cost. Most only reduce the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. Just because it seems like you could get a free insurance policy, it’s just not the way it works.

To view insurance companies with the best discounts, follow this link.

Tailor your insurance coverage coverage to you

When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine if your insurance needs might need professional guidance.

• Does my 2007 Suzuki XL-7 qualify for pleasure use?
• Can I rate high risk drivers on liability-only vehicles?
• Do I need roadside assistance coverage?
• Am I insured when driving a different vehicle?
• Is my trailer covered?
• What is covered by UM/UIM coverage?
• Should I have a commercial auto policy?

If you can’t answer these questions, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.

Auto insurance coverage information

Learning about specific coverages of your insurance policy can help you determine the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are typical coverage types available from insurance companies.

Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers – Your UM/UIM coverage gives you protection when the “other guys” either have no liability insurance or not enough. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and also any damage incurred to your 2007 Suzuki XL-7.

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. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.

Collision coverage – Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your XL-7 resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage protects against things such as crashing into a building, driving through your garage door, colliding with another moving vehicle and backing into a parked car. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Coverage for liability – This will cover damage that occurs to other people or property in an accident. This insurance protects YOU from claims by other people. It does not cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You commonly see policy limits of 25/50/25 which means a limit of $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property.

Liability insurance covers claims like medical services, structural damage, bail bonds and court costs. How much liability should you purchase? That is a personal decision, but buy as much as you can afford.

Comprehensive insurance – Comprehensive insurance pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive can pay for things such as damage from flooding, damage from getting keyed, damage from a tornado or hurricane and fire damage. The maximum payout 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 probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Coverage for medical expenses – Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for immediate expenses like hospital visits, nursing services, chiropractic care, surgery and dental work. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. Personal Injury Protection is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Have money to burn

The cheapest 2007 Suzuki XL-7 insurance is possible from both online companies and from local insurance agents, and you need to comparison shop both in order to have the best price selection to choose from. There are still a few companies who do not provide online quoting and these regional carriers only sell coverage through independent insurance agents.

As you restructure your insurance plan, you should never sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. In many instances, someone sacrificed full coverage only to find out they didn’t have enough coverage. The proper strategy is to purchase a proper amount of coverage at a price you can afford, but don’t skip important coverages to save money.

Additional resources

• Safety Tips for Teen Drivers (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Senior Drivers (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Comprehensive Coverage (Liberty Mutual)
• Distracted Driving Extends Beyond Texting (State Farm)
• How to Avoid Staged Accidents (State Farm)
• Electronic Stability Control FAQ (iihs.org)