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Shoppers have a choice when shopping for low-cost Jaguar XJ-Series insurance. They can either spend hours driving around to get rate comparisons or use the internet to find the lowest rates. There are both good and bad ways to shop for insurance and we’ll show you the absolute fastest way to compare rates for your Jaguar and find the lowest price either online or from local insurance agents.

You need to shop coverage around on a regular basis because insurance prices tend to go up over time. Even if you got the lowest rates on XJ-Series insurance on your last policy a different company probably has better rate quotes today. Forget anything you know (or think you know) about insurance because I’m going to let you in on the secrets to one of the quickest ways to save money, get proper deductibles and limits, all at the lowest rate.

If you have insurance now or are just looking to switch companies, you can use these tips to find the best rates and still get good coverage. The purpose of this article is to help educate you on the best way to quote coverages and some money-saving tips. Drivers only need an understanding of the proper methods to get comparison rates on the web.

The best way we recommend to compare rates takes advantage of the fact most larger insurance companies participate in a system to give free rates quotes. The only thing you need to do is give them rating details like your job, whether you drive to work or school, the year, make and model of vehicles, and if you have a valid license. Your rating data is instantly sent to multiple different insurance companies and you will receive price estimates with very little delay.

Take advantage of every car insurance discount

Insuring your vehicles can cost a lot, but you might find some hidden discounts that many people don’t even know exist. A few discounts will automatically apply at quote time, but some may not be applied and must be specially asked for in order for you to get them.

• Driver Education Discount – Teen drivers should successfully complete driver’s ed class in school or through a local driver safety program.
• One Accident Forgiven – Not really a discount, but a few companies such as Geico and Allstate will allow you to have one accident without raising rates if your claims history is clear before the accident.
• Air Bags and Passive Restraints – Vehicles with factory air bags or motorized seat belts can get savings as much as 30%.
• Discount for Multiple Policies – If you insure your home and vehicles and insure them with the same company you may earn up to 20% and get you the cheapest car insurance.
• Online Discount – Certain larger companies will give a small break simply for signing on the web.
• Theft Prevention Discount – Vehicles equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems prevent vehicle theft and can earn a small discount on your policy.
• ABS Braking Discount – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles can avoid accidents so you can save 10 percent or more.

Don’t be shocked that many deductions do not apply to the overall cost of the policy. Some only reduce specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. So when the math indicates all the discounts add up to a free policy, that’s just not realistic.

Popular car insurance companies and a summarized list of policyholder discounts are shown below.

• Progressive may offer discounts for multi-vehicle, online signing, homeowner, continuous coverage, online quote discount, multi-policy, and good student.
• Geico offers discounts including emergency military deployment, multi-policy, defensive driver, good student, membership and employees, multi-vehicle, and anti-theft.
• State Farm includes discounts for safe vehicle, student away at school, defensive driving training, anti-theft, and driver’s education.
• Esurance offers discounts for homeowner, DriveSense, anti-lock brakes, multi-car, safety device, and claim free.
• The Hartford may include discounts for bundle, defensive driver, driver training, air bag, anti-theft, vehicle fuel type, and good student.

Before you buy a policy, ask every insurance company which discounts you qualify for. Some credits may not apply to policies in your area. To see a list of providers that have a full spectrum of discounts, click here to view.

How to know if you need help

When choosing proper insurance coverage, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

Here are some questions about coverages that may help highlight if you might need an agent’s assistance.

• Should I buy additional glass protection?
• Is my cargo covered for damage or theft?
• What are the best liability limits?
• Am I covered if I hit a deer?
• Does insurance cover tools stolen from my truck?
• Where can I find DUI or SR-22 insurance?
• What happens if I owe more than my 2008 Jaguar XJ-Series is worth?

If you’re not sure about those questions then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form. It is quick, free and can help protect your family.

Coverages available on your policy

Understanding the coverages of your policy aids in choosing which coverages you need and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Collision coverage protection

Collision insurance pays for damage to your XJ-Series from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage pays for things like hitting a parking meter, rolling your car, crashing into a ditch and colliding with another moving vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive protection

This coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage pays for things like hitting a deer, vandalism, hail damage, fire damage and damage from flooding. The maximum payout your insurance company will pay is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Liability car insurance

Liability coverage can cover injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU against claims from other people, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have policy limits of 100/300/100 which means $100,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a limit of $300,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.

Liability coverage pays for things such as bail bonds, emergency aid, loss of income, court costs and repair costs for stationary objects. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but you should buy as large an amount as possible.

Medical expense coverage

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for immediate expenses for things like rehabilitation expenses, funeral costs, chiropractic care, dental work and nursing services. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. They cover both the driver and occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Uninsured or underinsured coverage

This provides protection from other motorists when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your Jaguar XJ-Series.

Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.

Make an honest buck

As you prepare to switch companies, don’t be tempted to buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. In many cases, an insured dropped liability limits or collision coverage to discover at claim time that the few dollars in savings costed them thousands. Your objective should be to purchase plenty of coverage at the lowest possible cost.

Drivers who switch companies do it for a variety of reasons including policy non-renewal, high prices, policy cancellation or even questionable increases in premium. Regardless of your reason for switching companies, finding a new insurance coverage company can be easier than you think.

Some companies don’t offer the ability to get a quote online and usually these smaller companies only sell through independent agents. Low-cost 2008 Jaguar XJ-Series insurance can be found from both online companies and from local insurance agents, so you should compare both in order to have the best price selection to choose from.

Additional information can be read on the following sites:

• Understanding Rental Car Insurance (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Choosing an Insurance Company (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Electronic Stability Control FAQ (iihs.org)
• Distracted Driving Extends Beyond Texting (State Farm)
• Insuring a Leased Car (Insurance Information Insitute)