Searching for the cheapest insurance coverage rates for your Volkswagen Tiguan? Have you finally had enough of not being able to afford to keep your car insured? You have the same problem as millions of other vehicle owners. You have multiple car insurance companies to pick from, and although it’s a good thing to be able to choose, it can be more challenging to find the best rates.
You should make it a habit to take a look at other company’s rates once or twice a year because prices are constantly changing. Even if you think you had the best deal on Tiguan coverage a couple years back you will most likely find a better premium rate today. Block out anything you think you know about insurance coverage because I’m going to let you in on the secrets to the fastest and easiest way to eliminate unnecessary coverages and save money.
There are a lot of ways to compare car insurance quotes, and some are less labor-intensive and much quicker. You can waste a lot of time talking about coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you can utilize the web to get pricing more quickly.
Many companies belong to an insurance system that allows shoppers to submit their information once, and each participating company provides a quote based on that information. This saves time by eliminating form submissions for each company you want a rate for. To use this form to compare rates click to open in new window.
One minor caviat to getting quotes like this is you can’t choose the companies to get pricing from. If you wish to select from a list of companies to compare rates, we have a listing of companies who write car insurance in your area. Click here for list of insurance companies.
You can choose any of those ways to find more affodable coverage, but compare identical coverage data for every company. If the quotes have different limits and deductibles on each one it will be very difficult to determine which company has the best rates.
Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but there could be available discounts that can drop the cost substantially. Some discounts will apply when you quote, but some may not be applied and must be inquired about before you get the savings.
Consumers should know that most discounts do not apply to the overall cost of the policy. The majority will only reduce individual premiums such as collision or personal injury protection. Despite the appearance that adding up those discounts means a free policy, that’s just not realistic. But all discounts will positively reduce your premiums.
Large insurance coverage companies and some of the premium reductions they offer can be found below.
Check with every company which discounts you qualify for. Some credits may not be offered everywhere.
When it comes to buying proper insurance coverage for your personal vehicles, there is no “best” method to buy coverage. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s so your insurance needs to address that. For example, these questions might point out whether or not you will benefit from professional help.
If you’re not sure about those questions, you may need to chat with a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It is quick, free and you can get the answers you need.
Consumers can’t get away from all the ads that promise big savings from the likes of Allstate and Progressive. They all seem to state the claim that drivers can save some big amount after switching your insurance policy to them.
How does every insurance company offer drivers better rates?
All the different companies have a certain “appetite” for the type of driver that will be a good risk. For instance, a profitable insured should be a married female, owns a home, and chooses high deductibles. Anybody that fits those parameters will most likely get cheap prices and as a result will probably save money with a new company.
Insureds who fall outside these standards may receive a more expensive rate and this can result in the customer buying from a different company. The trick is to say “customers who switch” but not “all drivers who get quotes” can save as much as they claim. That’s why companies can advertise the savings. That is why drivers must compare quotes as often as possible. It is just not possible to predict which insurance company will have the best car insurance rates for your profile.
Having a good grasp of a insurance policy can help you determine the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are the normal coverages found on most insurance policies.
Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is important protection for you and your family.
Collision coverage protection
Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims like sideswiping another vehicle, damaging your car on a curb, hitting a parking meter and scraping a guard rail. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. You can also increase the deductible to bring the cost down.
Insurance for medical payments
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for bills for things like nursing services, ambulance fees, pain medications, prosthetic devices and hospital visits. They can be utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover both the driver and occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Liability auto insurance
Liability insurance protects you from damage that occurs to people or other property in an accident. It protects you against claims from other people, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Liability coverage has 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 that translate to a $100,000 limit per person for injuries, $300,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property.
Liability insurance covers things such as funeral expenses, medical expenses and repair costs for stationary objects. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but you should buy as much as you can afford.
Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)
Comprehensive insurance coverage pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things such as hitting a bird, hitting a deer, damage from flooding, a broken windshield and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The maximum amount your insurance company will pay is the actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
We just covered a lot of tips how to compare 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan insurance prices online. The most important thing to understand is the more you quote insurance coverage, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may even find the best price on insurance coverage is with a smaller regional carrier. Smaller companies can often insure niche markets at a lower cost than their larger competitors like Geico and State Farm.
Some insurance companies may not provide the ability to get quotes online and these small, regional companies only sell through local independent agents. Lower-priced insurance coverage can be sourced online and with local insurance agents, so you need to compare both so you have a total pricing picture.
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Nicola Fletcher
Nice info. Went with Hartford for my Tiguan and am saving around $580 a year. Insured with Erie before. Have an at-fault accident tho.
Antonietta Lewis
Cheaper not always better. I live in Raleigh, NC. Not sure of all the companies but I ended up saving about $60 each month.
Ashli Hess
Cheaper not always better. I’m just west of Cleveland, Ohio. I quoted with GEICO, AIG Insurance, and some I forget for my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and saved just over $250 a year. Left 21st Century to switch. I have kids on my policy, too. Can still barely afford it.
Chad Mercer
Good detail in your article. I’m in the west part of Concord, New Hampshire. Received prices from 21st Century, AIG Insurance, and some I forget for my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and I think I cut my rates about $60 each month. Was with The General. Can still barely afford it.
Deandre Contreras
Allstate was cheapest for my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Montgomery, Alabama.
Winnifred Howe
In Dallas, TX compare State Farm with Progressive and see which is best.
Jacqueline Garza
Here’s my quote info. From northwest of Norman, Oklahoma. Quoted with The General, Auto-Owners, MetLife, and a couple others for my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and saved $125 a year. I get multi-vehicle and multi-policy discounts. It’s still not cheap enough.
Yuonne Landry
All companies are crooks. I live in a small town just outside of Manchester, New Hampshire. Got car insurance rates from AIG Insurance, Eastwood, and Sentry for my Volkswagen and I’m now saving $36 a month. :)
Ivy Bates
Enjoyed the article. Found cheapest coverage with Hartford for my Tiguan and cut my rates about $400 a year. Highly recommended.
Vennie English
Does Montana have minimum liability laws?
Terrell Sweeney
Hope my rates come down. I’m in the suburbs of Nashville, TN. I compared lots of rates. Saved darn near $40 a month. Allstate was the best choice for me. Ask about discounts. Not sure about claim service.
Sherry Harris
Just my two cents. From northwest of Denver, CO. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $50 each month. Was with Mercury.
Ellen Brock
If you’re a decent driver and live near Portland, ME, check out 21st Century. I saved quite a bit. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or through an agent.
Brett Dunn
I got decent rates for a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Indianapolis, IN. Ended up at about $150 every six months with AIG Insurance. Are quotes cheaper online?
Ivory Salas
Just a quick comment on my experience. I’m in the suburbs of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Received quotes with Amica, Mercury, and some smaller one I can’t remember the name of for my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and I think I cut my rates about $40 each month. Highly recommended.