Having to pay for high-priced insurance coverage can dwindle your savings account and force you to cut corners elsewhere. Comparing cost estimates is a smart way to tighten up your finances.
You have so many insurers to purchase coverage from, and although it’s a good thing to have a choice, having more insurance companies makes it harder to get the best deal.
Consumers need to do rate comparisons periodically since prices trend upward over time. Even if you think you had the lowest price for GTI insurance on your last policy the chances are good that you can find a lower rate today. You can find a lot of wrong information about insurance coverage on the internet, but in a few minutes you can learn the easiest ways to put money back in your pocket.
The easiest way to compare insurance rates in your area is to understand almost all companies will pay a fee to provide you with free rate quotes. To get started, all you need to do is provide details like your credit rating estimate, whether you drive to work or school, if you lease or own, and which vehicles you own. That rating information is instantly provided to insurance companies and they return quotes instantly to find the best rate.
Some insurance providers don’t always publicize every discount they offer in an easy-to-find place, so the following list contains some of the best known as well as the least known credits available to lower your premiums when you buy car insurance online.
Remember that most discounts do not apply to the entire cost. Most cut specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. Just because it seems like all those discounts means the company will pay you, you’re out of luck.
Companies and a partial list of their discounts are shown below.
Before purchasing a policy, check with each company or agent which credits you are entitled to. Savings may not be offered everywhere.
When it comes to choosing the best insurance coverage coverage for your personal vehicles, there really is no “best” method to buy coverage. Every situation is different and your policy should reflect that. For example, these questions might help in determining whether or not you may require specific advice.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but a few of them apply then you might want to talk to an agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of insurance coverage companies in your area.
Knowing the specifics of auto insurance can be of help when determining appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. Auto insurance terms can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are the usual coverages offered by auto insurance companies.
Collision coverages – This will pay to fix damage to your GTI caused by collision with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision coverage protects against things such as backing into a parked car, colliding with a tree, hitting a parking meter, driving through your garage door and crashing into a ditch. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
UM/UIM Coverage – This coverage gives you protection from other drivers when they either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered claims include injuries to you and your family and damage to your Volkswagen GTI.
Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea.
Coverage for liability – Liability coverage will cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property. Coverage consists of three different limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 100/300/100 that means you have a $100,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $100,000 of coverage for damaged propery.
Liability coverage protects against things such as repair bills for other people’s vehicles, emergency aid and attorney fees. How much coverage you buy is a personal decision, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Medical costs insurance – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for bills such as nursing services, doctor visits and funeral costs. The coverages can be utilized in addition to your health insurance program or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers both the driver and occupants and also covers any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not universally available but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Comprehensive or Other Than Collision – This coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as falling objects, hail damage and fire damage. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider dropping full coverage.
Eveline Bell
Nice info. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved about $40 a month. 21st Century was the best choice for me. Insured with Safeco before. I just quoted rates online.
Austin Gamble
State Farm is decent in Newark, DE.
Rose Holden
I’m in the west part of Augusta, GA. Got quotes with Amica, Farmers, and Safeco for my GTI and I think I saved around $50 each month. Left Sentry to switch.
Janet Patterson
Any companies in Norman, OK that will insure a DUI?
Ada Mcleod
Cheaper car insurance is a myth. Quoted with Liberty Mutual for my 2007 Volkswagen GTI and saved around $120 a year. Got better coverage too. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or through an agent.
Ranae Warren
Not sure what I should be paying. I live on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 2007 Volkswagen GTI. Ended up at about $380 savings annually. Went with GEICO.
Lettie Garrison
Anyone compare GEICO and Allstate rates in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Williemae Beach
Live in the western part of Birmingham, AL, and GEICO rates were best. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Heath Day
If you have a good history and live in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, check out State Farm. They seem to be cheaper.
Adrian Mack
Where is cheaper car insurance? Checking in from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Got free quotes online for a 2007 Volkswagen GTI. Ended up at about $310 savings annually. Went with 21st Century.
Kanesha White
Can I get replacement cost coverage for a 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
Sergio Wiggins
Quoted with Allstate for my 2007 Volkswagen GTI and cut my rates about $420 a year. Was with Progressive. Get lots of quotes to find the best rate.
Altagracia Webb
If you’re a decent driver and live around Norman, OK, check out 21st Century. You might get cheaper rates.
Isaias Wall
Great info, thanks for posting. Live in Spokane, WA. Received quotes from AAA, Safeco, and Travelers for my Volkswagen and I think I saved about $40 each month. Was with Mercury. Have an at-fault accident tho.
Vallie Mccray
Quoted with Hanover for my Volkswagen and saved about $170 a year. I even had a DUI years ago.
Randi Richardson
If you have a good history and are close to Columbus, OH, check out 21st Century. I saved quite a bit. Thankfully I’m not a high risk driver. I just quoted rates online.
Kati Gentry
Liked the article. Live in Nampa, ID. Not sure of all the companies but I ended up saving about $50 each month. Was with Liberty Mutual. Did it all online.