2014 Ford Edge Insurance Rates – 7 Tricks for Cheaper Quotes

Have you finally had enough of sacrificing to buy insurance coverage? You are no different than many other consumers. You have so many car insurance companies to purchase coverage from, and although it’s a good thing to have a choice, having more insurers makes it harder to compare rates and find the lowest cost insurance coverage.

Consumers should take time to do rate comparisons quite often because rates trend upward over time. If you had the lowest premium rates on Edge coverage two years ago there is a good chance you can find better prices now. Ignore everything you know about insurance coverage because I’m going to teach you the things you must know in order to find lower rates on insurance coverage.

Finding the best rates is easy if you know what you’re doing. If you currently have a car insurance policy, you will most likely be able to save some money using this strategy. Consumers just need to learn the most effective way to compare prices on the web.

Cheaper insurance coverage quotes with discounts

Some insurance providers don’t list the entire discount list in a way that’s easy to find, so the next list breaks down a few of the more common and also the more inconspicuous discounts that may be available.

• Early Renewal Discounts – A few larger companies give discounts for switching policies early. This discount can save up to 10%.
• Drivers Education – Cut your cost by having your teen driver take driver’s ed class in school.
• Accident Waiver – This isn’t a discount exactly, but some companies like Liberty Mutual, Allstate and State Farm will let one accident slide without raising rates if you have no claims before the accident.
• Defensive Driving Course – Taking a driver safety class could possibly earn you a 5% discount and easily pay for the cost of the class.
• Payment Discounts – If you can afford to pay the entire bill instead of monthly or quarterly installments you can actually save on your bill.
• Theft Prevention Discount – Cars and trucks that have factory anti-theft systems prevent vehicle theft so companies will give you a small discount.
• Clubs and Organizations – Belonging to a qualifying organization could qualify you for a break on your policy.

Drivers should understand that most discounts do not apply to all coverage premiums. Most only reduce the price of certain insurance coverages like collision or personal injury protection. So when it seems like you could get a free insurance coverage policy, nobody gets a free ride. But all discounts will help lower the cost of coverage.

A list of companies and their offered discounts are included below.

• State Farm may have discounts that include accident-free, passive restraint, multiple autos, multiple policy, safe vehicle, and Drive Safe & Save.
• American Family offers discounts for accident-free, mySafetyValet, TimeAway discount, Steer into Savings, good student, and good driver.
• Geico has savings for federal employee, air bags, membership and employees, anti-theft, defensive driver, multi-vehicle, and seat belt use.
• 21st Century may include discounts for defensive driver, automatic seat belts, homeowners, air bags, and driver training.
• Progressive has discounts for online signing, continuous coverage, multi-vehicle, multi-policy, and good student.

When quoting, ask each company which credits you are entitled to. Some of the discounts discussed earlier might not be offered in every state.

Car insurance buyers beware

Consumers get pounded daily by advertisements for the lowest price car insurance by Progressive, Allstate and Geico. They all seem to advertise the message that you’ll save big if you change your coverage.

How do they all charge lower premium rates? This is how they do it.

Different companies quote their best rates for the driver they prefer to insure. One example of this type of insured might have to be between the ages of 30 and 50, has a clean driving record, and drives newer vehicles. A propective insured that meets those criteria will probably get the lowest rates and will save a lot of money.

Consumers who don’t measure up to this stringent profile will have to pay higher rates and this can result in business not being written. If you listen closely, the ads state “customers who switch” but not “everyone who gets a quote” can get the lowest rates when switching. That’s the way companies can truthfully advertise the way they do. Different companies use different criteria so it’s extremely important to compare many company’s rates. Because without a comparison, you cannot know with any certainty which company will fit your personal profile best.

Tailor your insurance coverage to you

When buying coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s so your insurance needs to address that. For example, these questions can help discover whether or not you would benefit from professional advice.

• Do I get a pro-rated refund if I cancel my policy early?
• Why do I need rental car insurance?
• Is other people’s property covered if stolen from my vehicle?
• Do I need special endorsements for business use of my vehicle?
• Does having multiple vehicles earn me a discount?
• Is extra glass coverage worth it?
• Am I covered if I drive in a foreign country?
• What can I do if my company won’t pay a claim?
• Am I covered by my employer’s commercial auto policy when driving my personal car for business?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but a few of them apply, you may need to chat with an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or click here for a list of insurance companies in your area. It only takes a few minutes and can provide invaluable advice.

Auto insurance coverage breakdown

Knowing the specifics of your auto insurance policy aids in choosing which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Below you’ll find typical coverages available from auto insurance companies.

Comprehensive or Other Than Collision

Comprehensive insurance pays for damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive coverage pays for things such as theft, a broken windshield, rock chips in glass, damage from flooding and hail damage. The highest amount your auto insurance company will pay is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Liability car insurance

Liability insurance protects you from damage that occurs to other’s property or people in an accident. This insurance protects YOU against claims from other people. It does not cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. Your policy might show policy limits of 50/100/50 that means you have a limit of $50,000 per injured person, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property.

Liability insurance covers claims such as medical expenses, repair costs for stationary objects, court costs and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.

Medical costs insurance

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for immediate expenses for things like surgery, rehabilitation expenses and ambulance fees. They can be used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. They cover all vehicle occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not universally available but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Auto collision coverage

This pays for damage to your Edge caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision insurance covers things like hitting a parking meter, crashing into a building, crashing into a ditch and backing into a parked car. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.

UM/UIM Coverage

This protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your 2014 Ford Edge.

Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is very important.

Find Good Coverage for Less

Some insurance providers do not provide the ability to get a quote online and usually these regional insurance providers only sell coverage through independent agencies. Budget-friendly insurance can be sourced on the web and with local insurance agents, so you need to compare both in order to have the best price selection to choose from.

As you quote insurance coverage, never reduce needed coverages to save money. There are too many instances where an accident victim reduced liability limits or collision coverage to discover at claim time that their decision to reduce coverage ended up costing them more. Your objective should be to buy a smart amount of coverage at the best cost.

More tips and info about insurance is available in the articles below:

• Get the Right Protection (InsureUonline.org)
• Who Has the Cheapest Long Beach Auto Insurance Quotes for a Ford Edge? (LongBeachInsure.com)
• Older Drivers FAQ (iihs.org)
• Speed and Speed Limit FAQ (iihs.org)
• Airbag FAQ (iihs.org)
• Prom Night Tips for Teen Drivers (State Farm)
• Side Impact Crash Tests (iihs.org)