No sane person looks forward to paying premiums for insurance coverage, in particular when the prices are way too high. Because you have many choices, it is hard for the average consumer to locate a lower cost company.
This article will familiarize you with how car insurance quotes work and some tips to save money. If you currently have car insurance, you stand a good chance to be able to reduce your rates substantially using this strategy. Vehicle owners just need to know the best way to get comparison rates online.
The best way we recommend to compare car insurance company rates utilizes the fact car insurance companies provide online access to give free rates quotes. To get started, all you need to do is spend a couple of minutes providing details including types of safety features, if you have a valid license, how much school you completed, and distance driven. Those rating factors is then sent to insurance carriers in your area and they return rate quotes within a short period of time.
If you wish to get multiple quotes for your 2014 FIAT 500 now, click here and find out if lower rates are available.
Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but you might find some hidden discounts that you may not know about. Some trigger automatically when you complete an application, but some discounts are required to be specifically requested before you will receive the discount.
Discounts reduce rates, but you should keep in mind that some of the credits will not apply the the whole policy. A few only apply to specific coverage prices like medical payments or collision. So when it seems like all the discounts add up to a free policy, companies don’t profit that way.
Large auto insurance companies and some of the discounts are shown below.
Before purchasing a policy, check with every insurance company to give you their best rates. Some of the earlier mentioned discounts might not be offered on policies in your area. To see a list of providers with discount auto insurance rates, click here to view.
When choosing adequate coverage for your personal vehicles, there is no “best” method to buy coverage. Each situation is unique and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. For example, these questions can help discover if your insurance needs would benefit from professional advice.
If you’re not sure about those questions but a few of them apply, you may need to chat with an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, simply complete this short form or go to this page to view a list of companies. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and you can get the answers you need.
Having a good grasp of your policy can help you determine the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are typical coverage types offered by car insurance companies.
Comprehensive protection
This covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive can pay for claims such as hitting a bird, falling objects, fire damage, vandalism and hitting a deer. The maximum payout you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
Collision protection
This coverage pays for damage to your 500 resulting from colliding 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 coverage pays for things like hitting a parking meter, driving through your garage door, damaging your car on a curb, colliding with another moving vehicle and scraping a guard rail. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Liability coverages
This coverage will cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property. It protects you from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Another option is a combined limit that pays claims from the same limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability coverage pays for claims such as court costs, medical expenses, bail bonds and structural damage. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but you should buy higher limits if possible.
Medical expense coverage
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for short-term medical expenses such as EMT expenses, funeral costs, dental work and X-ray expenses. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Uninsured or underinsured coverage
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your FIAT 500.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Normally these coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
Juliane Valentine
Where is cheaper car insurance? I live in Portland, OR. I got free rates from Progressive, Auto-Owners, Esurance, and The General for my 2014 FIAT 500 and I think I saved around $30 each month. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Billy Lambert
I’m in Fargo, North Dakota. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved right around $50 a month. State Farm was the cheapest for me. Left Hartford to switch.
Jackie Welch
Nice post. I live west of Warwick, RI. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved roughly $40 a month. State Farm was the best choice for me.
Kirstin Stuart
Does Progressive offer good discounts?
Roberto Grant
If you have a clean record and live around Mobile, AL, check out Allstate. You might save some money. Was with Eastwood. Hopefully won’t need it. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or not.
Shin Baxter
Anyone like their agent?
Leone Reed
IT’S ALL TOO EXPENSIVE! Lifelong resident of Spokane, WA. Got car insurance rates from GEICO, GMAC, and Esurance for my 2014 FIAT 500 and cut my rates about $500 a year. Ask about discounts. They were helpful in switching over.
Noemi Alston
I was with The General last year but switched to Progressive. I live in Montgomery, AL. Have an at-fault accident tho. Still almost need a second mortgage.