Trying to find cheaper insurance coverage rates for your Mercedes-Benz C-Class? I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to buying insurance coverage, especially when they know they could lower their rates if they shopped around. Big-name insurance companies like Geico, Farmers Insurance and State Farm increase brand awareness with advertising and it is challenging if not impossible to avoid their marketing magic and find the best price available.
Consumers need to quote other rates periodically because insurance coverage rates fluctuate regularly. Just because you had the lowest premium rates on C-Class coverage last year a different company probably has better prices today. Forget anything you know (or think you know) about insurance coverage because we’re going to demonstrate the fastest way to find better coverage at a better price.
If you have a policy now or are shopping for new coverage, you can use these tips to shop for the lowest rates while maximizing coverage. Finding affordable coverage is quite easy. Vehicle owners only need to know the best way to get comparison quotes on the web.
All the larger auto insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate make it easy to get prices directly from their websites. Getting online quotes is easy for anyone as you simply enter the coverages you want into the quote form. After you complete the form, the company’s rating system pulls your driving record and credit report and returns a price quote. Quoting online makes it a lot easier to compare rates but the time required to go to a lot of sites and type in the same data is monotonous and tiresome. But it’s very important to perform this step in order to find the best price possible.
A quicker way to find better auto insurance pricing requires only one form to return rates from a lot of companies. The form is fast, requires much less work on your part, and makes price shopping online much easier. Once the form is submitted, it is quoted and you can choose your choice of the quote results. If you find a better price it’s easy to complete the application and buy the new coverage. This process takes just a few minutes to complete and you will know how your current rates stack up.
To save time and compare rates now, click here to open in a new tab and enter your vehicle and coverage information. If you currently have coverage, we recommend you enter deductibles and limits just like they are on your policy. This makes sure you will be getting rate quotes based on the exact same insurance coverage.
When it comes to choosing coverage, there really is not a perfect coverage plan. Every situation is different so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out if your situation might need professional guidance.
If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, simply complete this short form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It’s fast, free and can provide invaluable advice.
Learning about specific coverages of insurance can be of help when determining appropriate coverage for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are typical coverages found on the average insurance policy.
Collision coverages – This pays for damage to your C-Class caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers things like hitting a mailbox, crashing into a ditch and damaging your car on a curb. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. You can also choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Liability – Liability coverage will cover damage or injury you incur to a person or their property by causing an accident. This coverage protects you from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. As an example, you may have values of 25/50/25 which means a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage protects against things such as structural damage, emergency aid and repair bills for other people’s vehicles. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but buy higher limits if possible.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered losses include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage should not be overlooked.
Medical payments coverage and PIP – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for short-term medical expenses such as EMT expenses, prosthetic devices, ambulance fees, nursing services and doctor visits. They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Medical payments and PIP cover both the driver and occupants and also covers any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Comprehensive coverage – Comprehensive insurance coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like hitting a bird, damage from getting keyed, hitting a deer and damage from flooding. The highest amount 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 dropping full coverage.
Sheree Mcpherson
I got quite a few price quotes for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Chesapeake, VA. Ended up at darn near $80 every six months with AIG Insurance. I get lower rates because of my clean driving record. Might find lower rates online.
Lakeshia Vinson
Anyone like their agent?
Antwan Hudson
Thought I’d throw in my experience. Live in Jackson, MS. I quoted with American Family, Mercury, and a few others for my Mercedes-Benz and saved about $80 a year.
Micah Lambert
Located in Phoenix, AZ. Quoted rates from Progressive, AAA, Esurance, and GMAC for my 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and I think I cut my rates about $20 each month. I’m a pretty low risk driver. I got a quote from their website.
Merrie Sanford
Too expensive. I ride a bike.
Renea Dejesus
Compared auto insurance prices with State Farm and GEICO but still not cheap enough.
Eugenio Abbott
Well-written and thought out article. Quoted with AAA for my C-Class and saved around $70 a year. Good savings if you bundle. Bought it from an online quote. I just carry liability insurance.
Anglea Davis
I live in Saint Paul, MN. Don’t remember every company but I ended up saving about $20 each month. When should I drop full coverage?
Shanti Kramer
If you have a good history and are close to Rochester, Minnesota, check out Progressive. They seem to be cheaper. I increased coverages a little too. Not worth enough to pay for comprehensive and collision.
Jule Schneider
Checking in from Fayetteville, AR. Compared quite a few companies. Saved roughly $20 a month. GEICO was the best choice for me. Teenage drivers are expensive! I only have liability coverage on it.
Jenny Baldwin
I’m looking for cheaper coverage. I live just to the north of Chicago, IL. Checked online prices for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Ended up at about $70 savings annually. Went with State Farm. They offer free online rate quotes.
Kenda Bean
Anyone understand their policy?
Donnie Baird
Why are claims settled so low?
Ed Bond
All companies are crooks. I live just outside Miami, Florida. Quoted a bunch of companies. Saved roughly $20 a month. Allstate was the cheapest option for me.
Ericka Hester
If you have a good history and are close to Boise, ID, check out Allstate. I saved quite a bit.
Blaine Cantu
Here’s what I found out. Checking in from Salt Lake City, UT. Can’t remember who all I quoted but I ended up saving about $20 each month. Moved home policy as well.
Willis Lee
Need cheaper insurance rates for my teenage driver in Columbus, OH!!