There isn’t a single person who gets a kick out of paying for auto insurance, especially when they are aware that they could get a better deal. You have so many insurance companies to insure vehicles with, and even though it’s nice to be able to choose, so many choices can make it hard to compare company pricing.
This article will tell you how to get online quotes and some tricks to saving. If you are paying for car insurance now, you will most likely be able to lower your premiums substantially using this strategy. Consumers just need to understand the most efficient way to compare price quotes over the internet.
Car insurance companies do not list every available discount very clearly, so the below list has both the well known and also the more inconspicuous credits available to bring down your rates. If you are not receiving all the discounts possible, you could be paying more than you need to.
One thing to note about discounts is that most discounts do not apply the the whole policy. The majority will only reduce specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. So even though you would think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, car insurance companies aren’t that generous.
Large car insurance companies and their possible discounts are:
If you need lower rates, check with all the companies to apply every possible discount. Some of the discounts discussed earlier may not be available in your area. To see providers with significant discounts, follow this link.
The majority of larger companies such as Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm allow you to get prices from their websites. Doing online price comparisons doesn’t take a lot of time as you simply enter your coverage information as detailed in the form. Upon sending the form, their system requests your credit score and driving record and generates a price based on these factors. Quoting online simplifies rate comparisons, but the process of having to visit several different sites and enter the same data into a form is monotonous and tiresome. Unfortunately, it is important to have as many quotes as possible in order to find the lowest possible prices on insurance coverage.
A quicker way to find lower prices uses one form to get prices from a bunch of companies at once. It saves time, helps eliminate reptitive entry, and makes online price comparison a little more enjoyable. After sending your information, it is rated and you are able to buy any one of the quotes returned.
If the quotes result in lower rates, it’s easy to complete the application and buy the new coverage. This process only takes a few minutes and can result in significant savings.
To save time and find out if lower rates are available, simply click here to open in new window and submit the form. If you have coverage now, it’s recommended that you enter identical to your current policy. This helps ensure you will get rate quotes based on similar coverages.
When it comes to buying coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a single plan that fits everyone. Everyone’s situation is a little different so this has to be addressed. For example, these questions may help you determine if your situation will benefit from professional help.
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. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It is quick, free and you can get the answers you need.
Knowing the specifics of a insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are the usual coverages found on most insurance policies.
Auto liability – This provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. Your policy might show liability limits of 50/100/50 that means you have $50,000 bodily injury coverage, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Some companies may use a combined limit that pays claims from the same limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability coverage pays for claims like legal defense fees, medical services and attorney fees. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but you should buy as large an amount as possible.
Collision coverage – 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 can pay for things such as hitting a parking meter, colliding with another moving vehicle, driving through your garage door, crashing into a building and backing into a parked car. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Comprehensive protection – This will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like rock chips in glass, falling objects, hitting a deer and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The maximum payout you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Medical expense coverage – Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for bills like surgery, EMT expenses and dental work. The coverages can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover both the driver and occupants and will also cover getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is not an option in every state and may carry a deductible
Uninsured or underinsured coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered losses include injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Scion iQ.
Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important. Most of the time your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Throughout this article, we presented quite a bit of information on how to reduce 2015 Scion iQ insurance premium rates online. The key thing to remember is the more rate quotes you have, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may even discover the lowest premium rates are with a lesser-known regional company. These smaller insurers may often insure only within specific states and give getter rates than their larger competitors like Allstate and Progressive.
Cheaper insurance coverage can be purchased on the web and with local insurance agents, and you need to price shop both to have the best chance of lowering rates. Some insurance coverage companies may not offer online rate quotes and these regional insurance providers work with local independent agents.
When trying to cut insurance costs, you should never sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. Too many times, someone dropped uninsured motorist or liability limits and learned later that the small savings ended up costing them much more. Your goal should be to buy the best coverage you can find for the lowest price, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
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Vernell Holden
Lots of useful info here. I live in Baltimore, MD. Got quotes with Hanover, American Family, MetLife, and a couple others for my Scion and I’m now saving $39 a month. I have several vehicles insured with them. :)
Al Howell
Hope my rates come down. I live just outside Dallas, TX. Don’t remember every company but I ended up saving about $20 each month. Moved home policy as well. You can get a rate quote online.
William Townsend
Went with Erie for my 2015 Scion iQ and saved around $550 a year. Left Safeco to switch. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or not.
Giuseppe Hamilton
Affordable car insurance is a myth. I’m in the suburbs of Jersey City, NJ. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved right around $40 a month. 21st Century was the most affordable for me. Was with Liberty Mutual. I’m a pretty good driver though. Just go online and compare their rates.
Marcie Haley
Any claims experience with Progressive in Bellevue, NE?
Anna Tyson
If you have a good history and live around Aberdeen, South Dakota, check out Allstate. You might get cheaper rates.
Jacquiline Livingston
Like your site, BTW. From south side of Kailua, HI. Received quotes with 21st Century, Auto-Owners, Encompass, and Liberty Mutual for my Scion and I think I saved about $20 each month. They have a lot of discounts available.
Tiana Patterson
Will Allstate cancel if I have a claim?
Joi Sparks
Checking in from Saint Paul, MN. I got free quotes from State Farm, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual for my iQ and saved $113 a year. Left Erie to switch. Bought it from an online quote.
Violet Franklin
I’m just south of Wilmington, DE. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved right around $60 a month. Progressive was the cheapest option for me. Left GEICO to switch. Got better coverage too. :P
Pamella Hardy
Located in Sioux Falls, SD. Compared quite a few companies. Saved darn near $70 a month. Allstate was the cheapest for me. Highly recommended.
Angelica Sherman
I’m in the west part of Newark, Delaware. Went online for free insurance quotes for a 2015 Scion iQ. Ended up at about $160 savings annually. Went with State Farm. A clean driving record helps.