Consumers have a choice when looking for low-cost Volkswagen Jetta insurance. You can either waste hours contacting agents to compare prices or use the internet to compare rates.
There is a better way to find auto insurance online so you’re going to learn the quickest way to price shop coverage on a Volkswagen and find the cheapest rates from local insurance agents and online providers.
Not many people think insurance is cheap, but there are discounts available that many people don’t even know exist. Some trigger automatically when you quote, but a few must be specifically requested before being credited.
Please keep in mind that most discounts do not apply to the entire policy premium. Most only cut the cost of specific coverages such as physical damage coverage or medical payments. Despite the appearance that having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, nobody gets a free ride.
Some companies that may have these benefits include:
If you need the cheapest car insurance quotes, ask every prospective company which discounts you qualify for. Discounts might not be offered on policies in every state.
The quickest method to compare car insurance rates is to know most of the larger companies actually pay money for the chance to provide you with free rate quotes. The one thing you need to do is provide information including if it has an anti-theft system, how much you drive, if you went to college, and how much coverage you want. Your insurance information is automatically sent to multiple top-rated companies and you will get price comparisons immediately.
When it comes to choosing proper insurance coverage, there isn’t really a cookie cutter policy. Each situation is unique.
Here are some questions about coverages that can help discover whether you will benefit from professional help.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you then you might want to talk to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and can provide invaluable advice.
Knowing the specifics of your auto insurance policy helps when choosing the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and coverage can change by endorsement.
Medical expense coverage – Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for short-term medical expenses for nursing services, funeral costs, hospital visits and doctor visits. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Uninsured or underinsured coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other motorists when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries and also any damage incurred to your 1997 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because many people only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea. Usually these coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.
Collision coverages – Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage 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 insurance covers claims like damaging your car on a curb, sideswiping another vehicle, crashing into a building, sustaining damage from a pot hole and colliding with a tree. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from lower value vehicles. Another option is to increase the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Liability coverages – Liability coverage will cover damage that occurs to people or other property that is your fault. It protects YOU against other people’s claims. It does not cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see liability limits of 25/50/25 that means you have a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Some companies may use a combined single limit or CSL which provides one coverage limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability can pay for claims such as pain and suffering, court costs and legal defense fees. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but you should buy as large an amount as possible.
Comprehensive protection – Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first must pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as a tree branch falling on your vehicle, a broken windshield, hitting a bird, damage from a tornado or hurricane and damage from getting keyed. The most you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
As you go through the steps to switch your coverage, it’s a bad idea to buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. There have been many cases where an accident victim reduced liability limits or collision coverage only to regret they didn’t purchase enough coverage. Your goal is to find the BEST coverage at the best possible price while still protecting your assets.
Insureds who switch companies do it for many reasons like unfair underwriting practices, lack of trust in their agent, not issuing a premium refund or even denial of a claim. Regardless of your reason, finding the right insurance provider is less work than it seems.
Lower-priced 1997 Volkswagen Jetta insurance can be sourced on the web in addition to local insurance agencies, and you need to price shop both in order to have the best chance of saving money. A few companies don’t offer rates over the internet and usually these smaller companies only sell through independent agents.
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Giuseppe Delaney
I’m in the suburbs of Jackson, MS. I compared lots of rates. Saved darn near $20 a month. Allstate was the cheapest option for me. Ask about discounts. :P
Tu Hudson
Liked the article. From a town just southwest of Birmingham, AL. Got quotes with AIG Insurance, Mercury, and USAA for my Volkswagen and saved just over $100 a year. Left GMAC to switch. Good multi-policy discounts. I used their website to get prices. Anyone else drop full coverage?
Shanel Hewitt
I found pretty cheap rate quotes for a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Ended up at about $110 every six months with Auto-Owners. Insured with GEICO before. Even increased coverage a bit. Can still barely afford it. Not worth enough to pay for comprehensive and collision.
Stewart Holcomb
I live on the south side of Nampa, ID, and GEICO rates were best.
Loura Salinas
Will 21st Century raise rates after an accident?
Hollie Cote
Went with AAA for my 1997 Volkswagen Jetta and saved about $100 a year. Good savings if you bundle.
Edwardo Rogers
Just a quick comment on my experience. From northwest of Biloxi, MS. Received rates from State Farm, Erie, and Hartford for my Volkswagen and saved just over $80 a year. I used their online quote form to compare rates.
Basil Gilmore
Lifelong resident of Tulsa, OK. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved darn near $30 a month. Allstate was the best choice for me. It’s still not cheap enough. Liability only on my Volkswagen.
Vicki Noel
Mine is so expensive. I live east of Rochester, NY. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $20 each month. Wish I didn’t have to insure at all.
Isiah Perry
In Burlington, VT, State Farm auto insurance rates for my 1997 Volkswagen Jetta were good. Not sure if rates are cheaper online or not.
Julene Cardenas
I’ve had 21st Century for years. I’m in Fairbanks, AK.
Carmelina Johns
I’m from Newark, New Jersey. Compared rates from a lot of places. Saved about $30 a month. Progressive was the most affordable for me. Just waiting to see how claims go.