Looking for the cheapest car insurance rates for your Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Have you had enough of sacrificing to pay high car insurance rates every month? Your situation is no different than millions of other vehicle owners.
Numerous insurance companies battle for your insurance dollar, so it can be very hard to choose a insurance company to find the absolute lowest rate
Consumers should take time to do rate comparisons quite often because car insurance prices change frequently. Even if you think you had the best rate on E-Class coverage at your last renewal there is a good chance you can find better premium rates now. You can search a lot of car insurance online but in a few minutes you can learn some guaranteed methods to lower your car insurance rates.
There are several ways to shop for car insurance, but some are less labor-intensive and much quicker. You could waste a few hours discussing policy coverages with insurance agencies in your area, or you can utilize the internet to maximize your effort.
All the larger companies belong to an insurance system that allows shoppers to submit one quote, and every company returns a rated price based on that information. This system prevents you from having to do repetitive form submissions for each company.
To enter your information into the quoting system, click to open in new window.
The only drawback to using this type of form is that consumers can’t choose the insurers to get quotes from. If you would rather choose individual companies for rate comparison, we have a page of low cost car insurance companies in your area. Click here to view list.
Which method you use is up to you, but do your best to use exactly the same quote data with each company. If you have differing limits it will be next to impossible to determine the best price for your Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Having just a slight variation in insurance coverages could throw off the whole comparison. Keep in mind that comparing more rates from different companies helps locate the best price. Not every company allows you to get rate quotes online, so it’s necessary to compare prices on coverage from those companies, too.
Insurance can cost an arm and a leg, but there’s a good chance there are discounts to help bring down the price. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied when you complete an application, but lesser-known reductions have to be specifically requested before you get the savings. If you aren’t receiving every discount you qualify for, you’re just leaving money on the table.
Don’t be shocked that most credits do not apply to the entire policy premium. Most cut individual premiums such as liability and collision coverage. Despite the appearance that you can get free auto insurance, insurance companies wouldn’t stay in business. Any amount of discount will reduce the premium cost.
To choose insurance companies that offer some of these discounts, click here to view.
When it comes to choosing coverage, there isn’t really a cookie cutter policy. Each situation is unique so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out if you could use an agent’s help.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of a insurance policy aids in choosing which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are the normal coverages found on the average insurance policy.
Med pay and PIP coverage pay for immediate expenses for things like nursing services, doctor visits, chiropractic care and prosthetic devices. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not universally available but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
This coverage covers damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like damage from a tornado or hurricane, a broken windshield, damage from getting keyed and hitting a bird. The highest amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider dropping full coverage.
Liability coverage protects you from damage that occurs to other people or property in an accident. It protects you against claims from other people. Liability doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. Your policy might show values of 25/50/25 which means $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, $50,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Another option is one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which limits claims to one amount without having the split limit caps.
Liability coverage pays for things such as pain and suffering, loss of income, legal defense fees and medical expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but you should buy as large an amount as possible.
This covers damage to your E-Class from colliding with an object or car. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision coverage pays for things like crashing into a building, backing into a parked car, sideswiping another vehicle, crashing into a ditch and damaging your car on a curb. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also increase the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage gives you protection from other motorists when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea. Frequently these coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Marnie Greer
Just a quick comment on my experience. I live north of Evansville, IN. Got quotes with AAA, Sentry, and Travelers for my E-Class and I’m now saving $60 a month. Did it all online.
Migdalia Davidson
Are State Farm or State Farm rates cheaper in Michigan?
Kristie Ruiz
Mine is so expensive. I live south of Newark, DE. Compared quite a few companies. Saved about $70 a month. State Farm was the cheapest option for me. Was with Amica.
Misha Watkins
I’m in the suburbs of Norman, Oklahoma. Quoted with Auto-Owners, Safeco, and Travelers for my Mercedes-Benz and saved just over $550 a year.
Magnolia Harris
Live in Indianapolis, IN. I got free quotes from Mercury, Erie, State Farm, and AAA for my Mercedes-Benz and I’m now saving $46 a month. Was with Erie. God forbid I actually have a claim.
Rosalinda Cabrera
Progressive and State Farm were both pretty cheap in Dover, DE.
Esteban Thomas
Here’s my quote info. Got a quote with MetLife for my E-Class and saved around $200 a year. Was with Western Auto Insurance. :)
Cleo Langley
Where is cheaper car insurance? Found cheapest coverage with MetLife for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and am saving around $310 a year.
Gerard Wynn
Any companies in Louisville, Kentucky that will insure a DUI?
Layla Skinner
I live west of Atlanta, GA. Quoted with Allstate, Auto-Owners, and some I forget for my E-Class and I’m now saving $56 a month. I’m a pretty low risk driver. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or through an agent.
Cierra Ochoa
If you’re a decent driver and are close to Aberdeen, SD, check out 21st Century. You might save some money. I get a discount for insuring multiple vehicles. Did it all online.
Trey Skinner
From west side of Missoula, MT. Received quotes with American Family, Farmers, and Safeco for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and I think I am saving around $40 each month. I’m a pretty low risk driver.
Chauncey Solomon
I live just to the north of Charleston, SC. Checked online prices for a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Ended up at about $230 savings annually. Went with GEICO. Thankfully I’m not a high risk driver. Highly recommended.
Merideth Mcknight
Good detail in your article. Lifelong resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas. I got free quotes with AAA, Safeco, and Western Auto Insurance for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and saved about $120 a year. Teenage drivers are expensive! I got prices on the web.
Fred Vasquez
If you have a clean record and live near Nashville, TN, check out GEICO. You might get cheaper rates. Got better coverage too. Wish I didn’t have to insure at all.
Wilhelmina Ferguson
If you don’t have tickets and live near Memphis, TN, check out GEICO. They seem to be cheaper. God forbid I actually have a claim.
Tequila Mullins
Hope my rates come down. I live just to the north of Phoenix, Arizona. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $50 each month. Ask about discounts. I quoted rates online then called them.
Mirna Cox
Any claims experience with State Farm in Norfolk, VA?
Roberto Curry
Anyone understand their policy?