There isn’t a single person who looks forward to paying for car insurance, particularly when the price is too high. Big companies like State Farm, Farmers Insurance, Geico and Allstate promote their brand names with catchy ads and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction and effectively compare rates to find the best deal.
It’s smart to quote other rates before your next renewal because car insurance rates are adjusted regularly by insurance companies. Despite the fact that you may have had the best premium rates on A6 coverage a year ago you may be paying too much now. You’ll find a ton of advice on car insurance out there, but I’m going to show you some of the best ways to stop overpaying for insurance.
If you have insurance now or are just looking to switch companies, you can follow these tips to find the best rates while maximizing coverage. Finding affordable coverage is not that difficult. Drivers just need to understand the tricks to get comparison rates online.
Performing a rate comparison can take time and effort if you don’t understand the easiest way. You could spend the better part of a day discussing policy coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you can utilize online quotes to get rate comparisons in just a few minutes.
The majority of car insurance companies participate in an industry program where insurance shoppers only type in their quote data once, and at least one company then returns a price quote determined by their information. This saves time by eliminating quote forms for every insurance coverage company. To submit your quote information now, click here to start a free quote.
The only drawback to getting quotes like this is you cannot specify which insurance companies to get quotes from. If you wish to select specific insurance companies to compare prices, we have a listing of insurance coverage companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.
Take whichever approach you prefer, but double check that you are using exactly the same quote information on every quote. If your comparisons have higher or lower deductibles it will be next to impossible to get a fair rate comparison.
Some companies don’t always advertise every discount very well, so the list below contains a few of the more well known as well as some of the hidden discounts that you can inquire about if you buy insurance coverage online. If you aren’t receiving every discount available, you could be saving more on your insurance coverage.
One last thing about discounts, some of the credits will not apply to all coverage premiums. Some only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like liability, collision or medical payments. So even though you would think you can get free auto insurance, you won’t be that lucky.
Large insurance coverage companies and a partial list of their discounts are:
When getting free insurance coverage quotes, it’s a good idea to every insurance company which discounts you may be entitled to. Discounts might not apply in your area. To locate insurance companies who offer free insurance coverage quotes, click here to view.
When choosing coverage, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Each situation is unique and your policy should reflect that. For instance, these questions might help in determining if you might need professional guidance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but one or more may apply to you, you may need to chat with a licensed agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It only takes a few minutes and may give you better protection.
Learning about specific coverages of your policy helps when choosing the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are the normal coverages offered by auto insurance companies.
Auto liability – This will cover damage that occurs to a person or their property by causing an accident. It protects you from claims by 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, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see liability limits of 25/50/25 which stand for a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability can pay for things like court costs, structural damage and legal defense fees. How much liability should you purchase? That is up to you, but consider buying as much as you can afford.
Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) – Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance pay for short-term medical expenses like pain medications, chiropractic care, surgery and doctor visits. They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not universally available and may carry a deductible
Collision coverages – This coverage pays for damage to your A6 resulting from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision can pay for things like crashing into a building, colliding with another moving vehicle, hitting a mailbox, driving through your garage door and hitting a parking meter. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Comprehensive insurance – This coverage pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive can pay for things such as falling objects, a broken windshield, theft and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include hospital bills for your injuries and also any damage incurred to your Audi A6.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.
Cathi Castillo
What is Underinsured Motorist coverage?
Tabitha Knapp
IT’S ALL TOO EXPENSIVE! From South Burlington, Vermont. I compared lots of rates. Saved darn near $50 a month. State Farm was the cheapest option for me.
Gustavo Roth
Well-written and thought out article. I’m in Oklahoma City, OK. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 2011 Audi A6. Ended up at about $240 savings annually. Went with GEICO. Good multi-policy discounts.
Eric Fletcher
Anyone know if Progressive does SR-22s?
Trent House
Does Progressive use ACV or replacement cost?
Rossie Sweet
I live in a small town just outside of Denver, CO. Quoted prices online for a 2011 Audi A6. Ended up at about $320 savings annually. Went with 21st Century. Left Travelers to switch. I have a couple other vehicles on the policy.
Luanne Mccoy
I live just outside Aurora, IL. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 2011 Audi A6. Ended up at about $310 savings annually. Went with Allstate. Insured with Mercury before. Teenage drivers are expensive! Online quotes are the way to go.
Jesus Conley
Cheap car insurance? What’s that? Quoted with GMAC for my 2011 Audi A6 and am saving around $130 a year. Left Esurance to switch. Just go online and compare their rates.
Georgie French
I’m just south of Bellevue, NE. Quoted quotes from USAA, American Family, GMAC, and MetLife for my A6 and saved around $160 a year. Even increased coverage a bit.
Sherwood French
Hope my rates come down. From north side of North Charleston, South Carolina. Received rates from GEICO, The General, and Farmers for my A6 and I’m now saving $52 a month.
Jeanne Castro
Lots of useful info here. From northwest of Rochester, MN. Received prices from Mercury, Encompass, GEICO, and AIG Insurance for my 2011 Audi A6 and saved just over $440 a year. Was with AAA. Have a couple speeding tickets too.
Kellye Montoya
Mine is so expensive. I’m in the south part of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Checked online prices for a 2011 Audi A6. Ended up at about $340 savings annually. Went with GEICO.
Judson Bright
Here’s my info. I’m in the west part of Overland Park, KS. I got free quotes from Auto-Owners, MetLife, and Travelers for my 2011 Audi A6 and I’m now saving $58 a month. Insured with Hanover before. Good multi-policy discounts.
Latricia Hunt
Liked the article. From northwest of Springfield, MA. Got car insurance prices from 21st Century, Amica, and some I forget for my Audi and am saving around $450 a year.
Delphine Perez
Went with Allstate for my 2011 Audi A6 and am saving around $420 a year. My new agent seems to be really good.
Cody Fry
Live in the southern part of Jackson, Mississippi. Got car insurance prices from MetLife, Eastwood, 21st Century, and American Family for my 2011 Audi A6 and saved $256 a year. Good savings if you bundle. I quoted rates online then called them.