Want lower insurance rates for your BMW M4? Are you overwhelmed by the number of insurance sources that you can choose from? You’re not alone. You have so many choices that it can turn into a real challenge to find a cheaper company.
Insurance can cost an arm and a leg, but there may be some discounts that can help lower your rates. Certain reductions will be credited at quote time, but some discounts are required to be asked for prior to receiving the credit.
It’s important to understand that some credits don’t apply to the entire cost. Some only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as liability, collision or medical payments. Even though the math looks like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it’s just not the way it works.
A list of companies and a summarized list of policyholder discounts can be read below.
Before purchasing a policy, check with all companies you are considering which discounts they offer. Discounts may not apply to policyholders in your area. To view insurance companies that offer the discounts shown above, follow this link.
Many things are used in the calculation when you get a price on insurance. Some of the criteria are obvious such as your driving history, but others are more transparent like your continuous coverage or your commute time.
Listed below are some of the factors car insurance companies consider when setting your rates.
When it comes to buying the best car insurance coverage, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Every insured’s situation is different.
Here are some questions about coverages that might point out if you might need professional guidance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation then you might want to talk to an insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form.
Knowing the specifics of your car insurance policy aids in choosing the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy.
Collision coverage – This covers damage to your M4 caused by collision with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision insurance covers claims such as hitting a parking meter, crashing into a building, colliding with a tree and scraping a guard rail. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping 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.
Medical payments and PIP coverage – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP pay for expenses for things like surgery, dental work, hospital visits and ambulance fees. They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Liability car insurance – Liability insurance provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to a person or their property that is your fault. It protects you from claims by other people, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. Your policy might show limits of 25/50/25 that means you have $25,000 bodily injury coverage, $50,000 for the entire accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability insurance covers claims like emergency aid, medical expenses, medical services, funeral expenses and court costs. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but buy as much as you can afford.
Comprehensive auto coverage – This covers damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as hail damage, vandalism, damage from getting keyed and rock chips in glass. The maximum amount your car insurance company will pay is the market value of your vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – This protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your BMW M4.
Due to the fact that many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.
People who switch companies do it for a number of reasons such as denial of a claim, lack of trust in their agent, extreme rates for teen drivers and even high rates after DUI convictions. It doesn’t matter what your reason, choosing a new insurance company is actually quite simple.
As you shop your coverage around, don’t be tempted to reduce needed coverages to save money. In many instances, someone sacrificed full coverage only to discover later that a couple dollars of savings turned into a financial nightmare. Your aim should be to purchase a proper amount of coverage at the best possible price, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
We just presented many ideas to lower your 2017 BMW M4 insurance rates. It’s most important to understand that the more providers you compare, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. Drivers may discover the lowest rates are with the least-expected company.
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Johnna Sosa
I went with GEICO at renewal. Best rates in Nampa, ID. Hopefully won’t need it.
Deann Holt
Nice post. From northwest of Jackson, Mississippi. I compared lots of rates. Saved darn near $60 a month. State Farm was the cheapest for me. Was with Nationwide. Good multi-policy discounts.
Gale Serrano
Quoted with USAA for my BMW and cut my rates about $340 a year.
Kyoko Rutledge
Lifelong resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. Quoted prices online for a 2017 BMW M4. Ended up at about $310 savings annually. Went with GEICO.
Audra Briggs
GEICO was cheapest for my 2017 BMW M4 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Sang Hale
Just a quick comment on my experience. I’m in the east part of Fort Wayne, IN. Got car insurance quotes from American Family, Sentry, and Travelers for my BMW and I’m now saving $31 a month. I’m a pretty good driver though.
Tanna Whitley
I’m from Biloxi, MS. Received prices from AAA, Farmers, and Nationwide for my M4 and I think I saved around $60 each month. Left Erie to switch. LOL
Jayme Pearson
I found cheap 2017 BMW M4 insurance in Chesapeake, VA with Allstate.
Khalilah Everett
I’ve insured with GEICO for a long time. Pretty cheap in Rockford, Illinois.
Willow Hunt
If you’re from Owensboro, Kentucky get quotes from Allstate and GEICO and you might save.
Curtis Russell
Checking in from Lexington, KY. Compared quite a few companies. Saved right around $20 a month. 21st Century was the most affordable for me. Was with Farmers. Moved home policy as well.
Terrell Gilbert
Great info, thanks for posting. I’m in the suburbs of Owensboro, Kentucky. Got car insurance rates from USAA, Amica, The General, and Mercury for my M4 and saved $351 a year.
Alfredia Harrison
I’m in the suburbs of Huntington, WV, and Progressive rates were best. Was with Hartford. I think they have home insurance too. Might find lower rates online.
Lolita Clements
Live in the southern part of Gulfport, MS. Quoted rates from 21st Century, Auto-Owners, and some I forget for my 2017 BMW M4 and I’m now saving $32 a month.
Frederic Daugherty
Lots of useful info here. I’m in the south part of Cincinnati, OH. I quoted with State Farm, Encompass, and Hanover for my BMW and saved $411 a year. BTW speeding tickets are not good. Can still barely afford it.
Sang Serrano
From a town just southwest of West Valley City, UT. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $40 each month.
Carl Watson
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 2017 BMW M4 in Bellevue, Nebraska. Ended up at darn near $390 every six months with Amica. Highly recommended.
Brianna Adams
Any GEICO or Encompass customers near Los Angeles, CA?
Shawnta Morrison
Mine is so expensive. From Newark, DE. I got free quotes from 21st Century, Auto-Owners, and some I forget for my 2017 BMW M4 and I think I saved around $30 each month. BTW speeding tickets are not good.