2011 Mazda 2 Insurance Quotes

Looking for the cheapest insurance coverage rates for your Mazda 2? Finding the cheapest insurance for your Mazda 2 can turn out to be a painful process, but you can follow a few tricks to make it easier. There is a right way and a wrong way to find insurance coverage online and we’ll show you the best way to price shop coverage for a new or used Mazda and find the lowest price.

Consumers need to do price comparisons as often as possible because insurance coverage prices trend upward over time. If you had the lowest rates for 2 insurance last year other companies may now be cheaper. There are lots of tips to save on insurance coverage online, but by reading this article, you’re going to learn some great ways to find affordable insurance coverage.

Slash your auto insurance rates with discounts

Companies don’t always advertise all their discounts in an easy-to-find place, so the next list breaks down some of the best known and the more hidden ways to save on auto insurance.

• Theft Prevention Discount – Cars, trucks, and SUVs with anti-theft systems can help prevent theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
• More Vehicles More Savings – Buying coverage for multiple cars or trucks on the same auto insurance policy can get a discount on all vehicles.
• Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Drivers who require all occupants to buckle up can save up to 10 percent (depending on the company) off the personal injury premium cost.
• ABS Braking Discount – Cars and trucks with ABS and/or traction control are safer to drive and earn discounts up to 10%.
• Auto/Home Discount – If you can combine your auto and homeowners policy and place coverage with the same company they may give you a discount of at least 10 to 15 percent or more.
• Discounts for Good Drivers – Safe drivers can pay as much as 50% less for 2 insurance than drivers with accidents.
• Military Discounts – Being on active duty in the military could trigger a small discount.

Drivers should understand that some of the credits will not apply to the entire policy premium. The majority will only reduce specific coverage prices like liability, collision or medical payments. Even though the math looks like you can get free auto insurance, companies wouldn’t make money that way.

Insurance companies that may have many of the previously listed discounts include:

• State Farm
• Geico
• SAFECO
• Farmers Insurance
• AAA
• USAA

When quoting, ask every insurance company to give you their best rates. Some of the discounts discussed earlier may not apply in your area.

You are unique and your insurance coverage should be too

When choosing proper insurance coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

These are some specific questions might help in determining if your situation will benefit from professional help.

• When should I remove comp and collision on my 2011 Mazda 2?
• What is the ISO rating for a 2011 Mazda 2?
• What should my uninsured motorist coverage limits be in my state?
• If my 2011 Mazda 2 is totaled, can I afford another vehicle?
• What discounts do I qualify for?
• Is business property covered if stolen from my car?
• Is rental equipment covered for theft or damage?
• Does having multiple vehicles earn me a discount?
• Do I need higher collision deductibles?
• Should I buy more coverage than the required minimum liability coverage?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, simply complete this short form. It only takes a few minutes and can provide invaluable advice.

Educate yourself about auto insurance coverages

Knowing the specifics of your auto insurance policy helps when choosing the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Auto insurance terms can be impossible to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.

Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers

Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants and damage to your Mazda 2.

Since many drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims such as theft, damage from a tornado or hurricane, hitting a bird and vandalism. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider dropping full coverage.

Collision coverage protection

Collision coverage covers damage to your 2 resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision can pay for claims such as crashing into a building, backing into a parked car and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Medical expense insurance

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for immediate expenses for chiropractic care, hospital visits and pain medications. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not universally available but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Liability insurance

Liability coverage protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property in an accident. This insurance protects YOU against other people’s claims. Liability doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You commonly see liability limits of 50/100/50 which means a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and property damage coverage for $50,000.

Liability insurance covers claims such as loss of income, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, medical expenses and pain and suffering. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.

Final thoughts

When buying insurance coverage, it’s a bad idea to buy poor coverage just to save money. Too many times, someone sacrificed liability coverage limits and discovered at claim time that it was a big mistake. Your objective should be to buy the best coverage you can find at an affordable rate.

In this article, we covered some good ideas how you can save on 2011 Mazda 2 insurance. The key thing to remember is the more you quote insurance coverage, the better your comparison will be. You may be surprised to find that the biggest savings come from some of the lesser-known companies.

Drivers switch companies for any number of reasons including policy non-renewal, unfair underwriting practices, extreme rates for teen drivers and even denial of a claim. No matter why you want to switch, finding a great new company is not as hard as you think.

More detailed insurance coverage information is available in the articles below:

• Get the Right Protection (InsureUonline.org)
• Side Impact Crash Tests (iihs.org)
• Preventing Carjacking and Theft (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Uninsured Motorists: Threats on the Road (Insurance Information Insitute)