2010 Ford Taurus Insurance Quotes

Overwhelmed by the number of car insurance companies available to you? There are so many companies available that it can easily turn into a big hassle to find a more affordable company.

Smart consumers take time to compare premium rates as often as possible because car insurance prices are adjusted regularly by insurance companies. Even if you think you had the best rates on Taurus coverage six months ago there may be better deals available now. There is a lot of bad advice regarding car insurance online, but by reading this article, you’re going to learn some proven techniques to lower your car insurance rates.

This article will tell you how car insurance quotes work and some tips to save money. If you currently have car insurance, you should be able to save some money using these methods. But drivers must learn how insurance companies sell online and use this information to your advantage.

Are you earning every discount?

Properly insuring your vehicles can get expensive, but you may qualify for discounts that you may not even know about. Many discounts should be triggered when you get a quote, but less common discounts must be asked for in order for you to get them. If they aren’t giving you every credit available, you could be getting lower rates.

  • Accident-Free Discounts – Good drivers with no accidents pay much less when compared to policyholders that have many claims.
  • Senior Citizens – Mature drivers may qualify for a small decrease in premiums on Taurus coverage.
  • Discount for Life Insurance – Companies who offer life insurance give a small discount if you purchase life insurance.
  • Save with More Vehicles Insured – Buying coverage for multiple vehicles on a single policy could earn a price break for each car.
  • Own a Home and Save – Simply owning a home may trigger a policy discount on car insurance because of the fact that having a home requires a higher level of personal finance.

While discounts sound great, it’s important to understand that most of the big mark downs will not be given to your bottom line cost. Most only cut individual premiums such as liability, collision or medical payments. Even though it appears you would end up receiving a 100% discount, you aren’t that lucky.

Some of the larger companies that have these discounts include:

It’s a good idea to ask every prospective company which discounts they offer. Some discounts might not be offered in your area.

When in doubt talk to an agent

When it comes to choosing adequate coverage for your vehicles, there is no “perfect” insurance plan. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s.

These are some specific questions may help you determine whether you could use an agent’s help.

  • Which is better, split liability limits or combined limits?
  • Do I need roadside assistance coverage?
  • Is my 2010 Ford Taurus covered for flood damage?
  • Are my tools covered if they get stolen from my vehicle?
  • What companies insure drivers after a DUI or DWI?
  • Why am I required to buy high-risk coverage?
  • Does my car insurance cover rental cars?
  • How does medical payments coverage work?
  • Does having multiple vehicles earn me a discount?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, simply complete this short form.

Auto insurance advertisements

Well-known auto insurance companies like Allstate and Progressive constantly bombard you with television, radio, and online ads. All the companies seem to make the promise about how much you will save if you move your coverage. How does every auto insurance company charge you less for car insurance? This is the way they can do it.

Most companies offer their best rates for the type of driver that will add to their bottom line. An example of a profitable risk profile could be a married male, has a low-risk occupation, and drives a vehicle with a low ISO rating. Any new insured who matches those parameters will probably get the lowest car insurance rates and therefore will pay quite a bit less when switching companies.

Potential customers who may not quite match these standards will get more expensive rates with the end result being the driver buying from a lower-cost company. If you pay attention, the ads say “customers who switch” not “everyone that quotes” save money. That’s why companies can truthfully advertise the way they do.

Because each company has a different risk profile, you should compare many company’s rates. Because you never know the company that will have the best prices for your profile.

Insurance coverage breakdown

Understanding the coverages of your insurance policy helps when choosing the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Comprehensive auto coverage – Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims such as damage from getting keyed, rock chips in glass, hail damage, fire damage and a broken windshield. The highest amount your insurance company will pay is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.

Medical payments and PIP coverage – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for short-term medical expenses such as funeral costs, EMT expenses, chiropractic care and rehabilitation expenses. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not an option in every state and may carry a deductible

Collision coverages – This coverage will pay to fix damage to your Taurus resulting from a collision with an object or car. A deductible applies and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision coverage protects against things such as scraping a guard rail, crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car, driving through your garage door and hitting a mailbox. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. You can also bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered losses include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Due to the fact that many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important. Usually your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.

Liability car insurance – Liability insurance protects you from injuries or damage you cause to other people or property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU against claims from other people, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

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 liability limits of 50/100/50 that translate to $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which provides one coverage limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability coverage pays for things like medical services, bail bonds, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and court costs. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but you should buy as high a limit as you can afford.

A penny earned…

We just presented some good ideas how you can compare 2010 Ford Taurus insurance premium rates online. The key concept to understand is the more quotes you get, the better chance you’ll have of finding inexpensive insurance coverage. You may even find the lowest priced insurance coverage comes from a small local company.

Consumers who switch companies do it for a number of reasons such as being labeled a high risk driver, unfair underwriting practices, high rates after DUI convictions and even policy non-renewal. No matter why you want to switch, choosing a new company can be less work than you think.

While you’re price shopping online, you should never skimp on coverage in order to save money. In many cases, an insured cut full coverage and learned later they didn’t have enough coverage. Your strategy should be to find the BEST coverage at the best cost but still have enough coverage for asset protection.

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Comments About 2010 Ford Taurus Insurance

  1. Liza Parsons

    I live on the west side of Virginia Beach, Virginia and for me Progressive had the lowest quote. I get multi-vehicle and multi-policy discounts. It’s still not cheap enough.

  2. Hae Everett

    Is GEICO or Allstate cheaper in Honolulu, Hawaii?

  3. Donny Gilmore

    Thought I’d throw in my experience. I’m in the suburbs of Concord, NH. Quoted quotes from Progressive, American Family, and Erie for my 2010 Ford Taurus and I’m now saving $50 a month.

  4. Denny Hubbard

    If you have a good history and live in the vicinity of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, check out Allstate. They seem to be cheaper. Highly recommended.

  5. Georgene Koch

    Great site. I live in a small town just outside of Mobile, Alabama. Quoted with American Family, Sentry, and Western Auto Insurance for my Taurus and saved $144 a year. Good savings if you bundle.

  6. Shawnta Stanton

    Live in Fayetteville, AR. Quoted with Amica, Sentry, and a few others for my Ford and saved just over $200 a year. I think they have home insurance too.

  7. Georgianne Keller

    Just my two cents. I live on the north side of Bangor, ME. Got free quotes online for a 2010 Ford Taurus. Ended up at about $220 savings annually. Went with GEICO. Still almost need a second mortgage.

  8. Tammi Whitehead

    Does GEICO offer new car replacement?

  9. Beth Woodard

    From east side of Memphis, TN. Compared quite a few companies. Saved about $30 a month. State Farm was the cheapest option for me. Insured with American Family before. I have several vehicles insured with them.

  10. Lupita Moreno

    Cheaper car insurance is a myth. I live just outside Anchorage, AK. Compared quite a few companies. Saved darn near $50 a month. 21st Century was the cheapest for me. I get a discount for insuring multiple vehicles.

  11. Cathy Wynn

    I switched to 21st Century. Quoted good rates in Rutland, VT.

  12. Flossie Lawson

    21st Century is decent in Bellevue, NE.