Want lower car insurance rates for your Honda Ridgeline? Are you regretting the purchase of an expensive car insurance policy? Believe me, many consumers feel financially strained by their car insurance policy.
With so many insurance providers from which to choose, it is very difficult to locate the most affordable insurance company.
It is always a good idea to shop coverage around periodically because car insurance rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Just because you had the best rate on Ridgeline insurance a few years ago other companies may now be cheaper. Forget all the misinformation about car insurance because we’re going to show you one of the easiest ways to reduce your cost while increasing coverage.
Finding the best rates is quite easy. If you currently have car insurance, you should be able to save some money using this information. But vehicle owners must understand how companies sell online because it can help you find the best coverage.
To find affordable car insurance quotes, there are several ways to compare rate quotes from many available car insurance companies in your state. One of the best ways to compare Honda Ridgeline insurance prices is simply to get online rate quotes. This is very easy and can be done by using one of the methods below.
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It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just do your best to enter identical coverage limits and deductibles with every price quote. If the quotes have differing limits it will be very difficult to determine which rate is truly the best. Just slight variations in coverage limits can make a big difference in price. And when comparing car insurance rates, know that comparing a large number of companies increases your odds of finding the best offered rates. Some regional insurers cannot provide rate quotes online, so you also need to get rates from the smaller companies as well.
Car insurance is not inexpensive, but discounts can save money and there are some available to help bring down the price. Some trigger automatically when you quote, but some discounts are required to be asked about before you get the savings.
Discounts save money, but please remember that most discount credits are not given to all coverage premiums. Most cut individual premiums such as comp or med pay. Just because you may think it’s possible to get free car insurance, insurance companies wouldn’t stay in business. Any amount of discount will bring down the cost of your policy.
A few popular companies and a partial list of their discounts are shown below.
Before buying, ask all the companies which discounts they offer. Depending on the company, some discounts may not be offered in your area.
When it comes to buying coverage, there really is no cookie cutter policy. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out whether you might need professional guidance.
If you can’t answer these questions but a few of them apply, you may need to chat with an agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form or click here for a list of car insurance companies in your area.
Understanding the coverages of a insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be confusing and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are typical coverages available from insurance companies.
Collision coverages – Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with an object or car. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims such as backing into a parked car, driving through your garage door, sustaining damage from a pot hole and hitting a mailbox. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Another option is to bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Medical payments coverage and PIP – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for immediate expenses such as EMT expenses, pain medications, chiropractic care, surgery and hospital visits. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. It covers both the driver and occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Comprehensive coverage – This will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for claims such as fire damage, theft and hitting a bird. The highest amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
Liability insurance – Liability insurance can cover injuries or damage you cause to a person or their property by causing an accident. This insurance protects YOU against claims from other people, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Coverage consists of three different limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see values of 50/100/50 which means $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage pays for claims such as funeral expenses, court costs, medical expenses and loss of income. How much liability coverage do you need? That is your choice, but you should buy as high a limit as you can afford.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage – This coverage gives you protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Due to the fact that many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages should not be overlooked.
Seema Justice
Well-written and thought out article. I live in Wichita, KS. Compared quite a few companies. Saved right around $30 a month. State Farm was the cheapest option for me. Even increased my liability limits. They offer free online rate quotes.
Cleopatra Greer
Here’s what I found out. I’m in the north part of Springfield, MO. I quoted with American Family, Farmers, and MetLife for my Ridgeline and saved just over $210 a year. Insured with Farmers before. Good savings if you bundle.
Mariette Prince
I’m in the west part of Hilo, Hawaii. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved darn near $40 a month. 21st Century was the cheapest option for me. I have several vehicles insured with them.
Lorita Bray
This is too expensive. I’m in the south part of Las Vegas, Nevada. Received quotes from Western Auto Insurance, AAA, GMAC, and Nationwide for my Ridgeline and I’m now saving $22 a month. Might find lower rates online.
Shirley Shepherd
I live just to the north of Los Angeles, CA. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $30 each month.
Britni Vincent
I’m just west of Kansas City, MO. Quoted prices online for a 2010 Honda Ridgeline. Ended up at about $240 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. Insured with Travelers before. Have an at-fault accident tho.
Deeanna Poole
I switched to Progressive. Quoted good rates in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Jeffrey Chaney
Affordable car insurance is a myth. From northwest of Biloxi, MS. Got quotes with Progressive, American Family, and some I forget for my 2010 Honda Ridgeline and I think I saved around $40 each month. Left AAA to switch. I used their website to get prices.
Meredith Rowe
If you have a clean record and live around Nashua, NH, check out Progressive. They seem to be cheaper. Hardly afford to drive anymore.
Celia Kent
IT’S ALL TOO EXPENSIVE! I live in a small town just outside of Miami, FL. Received quotes from 21st Century, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual for my Honda and saved about $170 a year. I got a quote from their website.
Chantel Jensen
I got decent rates for a 2010 Honda Ridgeline in Evansville, IN. Ended up at right around $190 every six months with Amica. Insured with Auto-Owners before. I got a quote from their website.
Leone Kidd
From Bridgeport, CT. Don’t remember every company but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or through an agent.
Dorthey Keith
It’s all a rip off. Checking in from Tampa, FL. Quoted with Amica, Nationwide, and a few others for my 2010 Honda Ridgeline and saved just over $510 a year. Left MetLife to switch.
Dong Whitehead
I live east of Indianapolis, IN. Quoted quotes with Hanover, AIG Insurance, Nationwide, and a couple others for my 2010 Honda Ridgeline and am saving around $450 a year. Insured with State Farm before.
Vincenza Wiggins
When should I drop comp and collision?
Ike Schneider
Will State Farm cancel if I have a claim?
Tegan Howe
From east side of Worcester, MA. Got car insurance prices from Amica, Encompass, and Nationwide for my Honda and I think I am saving around $20 each month.