Buying budget-priced car insurance online may be rather difficult for comparison shopping over the internet. With such a large choice of online companies available, how can vehicle owners be able to compare each option to find the lowest price available?
Effectively comparing car insurance prices can be challenging if you aren’t aware of the easiest way. You can spend countless hours talking to insurance agencies in your area, or you could save time and use the internet for quick rates.
Most of the larger companies belong to an insurance system that allows shoppers to submit their information once, and every company returns a rated price. This system prevents you from having to do repetitive form submissions to each company.
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The single downside to getting quotes like this is you are unable to specify which providers to get quotes from. So if you want to choose from a list of companies to receive pricing from, we have a page of car insurance companies in your area. Click to view list.
Whichever way you choose to compare rates, compare the exact same coverage information for each quote you get. If the quotes have different deductibles it will be impossible to truly determine the lowest rate. Having just a slight variation in limits could skew the results. And when comparison shopping, obtaining a wide range of quotes helps locate the best rates.
Some companies don’t always list the entire discount list very clearly, so here is a list some of the best known in addition to some of the lesser obvious credits available to bring down your rates.
One last thing about discounts, most credits do not apply to the entire policy premium. Some only reduce specific coverage prices like liability, collision or medical payments. So even though you would think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, companies don’t profit that way.
Companies that possibly offer these discounts include:
If you need lower rates, check with each company which discounts they offer. Some of the discounts discussed earlier might not be offered on policies in your area. If you would like to choose from a list of insurers that offer multiple discounts, click this link.
When it comes to choosing adequate coverage, there really is no one size fits all plan. Every situation is different.
Here are some questions about coverages that might help in determining if your insurance needs would benefit from professional advice.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you, you might consider talking to an insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form.
Having a good grasp of insurance helps when choosing the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage
This gives you protection from other motorists when they do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Mercury Sable.
Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important.
Collision insurance
Collision insurance will pay to fix damage to your Sable resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. A deductible applies and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision insurance covers claims such as crashing into a building, damaging your car on a curb, hitting a mailbox and sideswiping another vehicle. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive insurance coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive coverage pays for claims such as damage from flooding, falling objects, hitting a bird and fire damage. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Medical payments coverage and PIP
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for short-term medical expenses for X-ray expenses, EMT expenses, hospital visits and pain medications. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers you and your occupants as well as if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Liability insurance
This protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people in an accident. This insurance protects YOU from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see values of 50/100/50 which means a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage pays for claims such as repair bills for other people’s vehicles, court costs, emergency aid and medical expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying as much as you can afford.
Budget-conscious 2000 Mercury Sable insurance can be found from both online companies as well as from independent agents, so you need to quote insurance coverage with both to get a complete price analysis. Some insurance companies may not have internet price quotes and most of the time these small insurance companies prefer to sell through independent agents.
We just showed you many ways to reduce 2000 Mercury Sable insurance rates online. The key concept to understand is the more quotes you get, the better chance you’ll have of finding cheap insurance coverage. Consumers may even find the biggest savings come from the least-expected company.
Consumers who switch companies do it for a number of reasons such as questionable increases in premium, high prices, lack of trust in their agent and even policy non-renewal. Whatever your reason, choosing a new insurance company is actually quite simple.
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Veola Shepherd
Liked the article. Lifelong resident of Miami, Florida. Not sure of all the companies but I ended up saving about $30 each month. Was with Sentry. I think they have home insurance too. It’s too old for full coverage.
Alyson Wall
I’m in the suburbs of Rutland, VT and for me GEICO had the lowest quote. I increased coverages a little too. Bought it from an online quote. Not worth enough to pay for comprehensive and collision.
Wendolyn Barnett
Here’s my quote info. Located in Aurora, Colorado. Checked online prices for a 2000 Mercury Sable. Ended up at about $90 savings annually. Went with Progressive. Did it all online. When should I drop full coverage?
Dania Good
Progressive was cheapest for my 2000 Mercury Sable in Wilmington, Delaware.
Jeanmarie Mccarthy
Will 21st Century cancel me for an at-fault accident?
Marisela Horn
Does Idaho have minimum liability laws?
Enedina Zamora
Does Allstate offer new car replacement?
Clyde Taylor
Lots of good stuff here. Live in Los Angeles, California. Got free quotes online for a 2000 Mercury Sable. Ended up at about $110 savings annually. Went with State Farm. Was with USAA. My new agent seems to be really good. I don’t have comp or collision coverage.
Davida Guzman
It’s all a rip off. I’m from Cranston, RI. Got quotes from 21st Century, Esurance, and The General for my Mercury and I think I saved around $30 each month. Left GEICO to switch. I quoted rates online then called them. I don’t insure for physical damage though.
Tristan Peters
Cheap car insurance? What’s that? I live in a small town just outside of Manchester, NH. Quoted with Hanover, AAA, Nationwide, and a couple others for my Sable and saved $111 a year. They offer free online rate quotes. Next renewal I’ll just do liability.