Wish you could get a refund on an overpriced car insurance policy? You’re in good company because there are many drivers thinking the same thing. Many auto insurance companies vie for your business, so it’s not easy to compare every insurance company and get the definite lowest rate
If you have a policy now or need a new policy, you will benefit by learning to find better prices and still get good coverage. Buying car insurance is quite easy. Drivers just need to learn the most effective way to buy insurance coverage on the web.
Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but you may qualify for discounts to cut the cost considerably. A few discounts will be applied at the time of quoting, but occassionally some discounts must be requested specifically prior to getting the savings.
Keep in mind that most discount credits are not given to the overall cost of the policy. Most cut the cost of specific coverages such as medical payments or collision. Despite the fact that it seems like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, it just doesn’t work that way.
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One of the most helpful ways to save on car insurance is to to have a grasp of the rating factors that come into play when calculating the level of your policy premiums. When consumers understand what controls the rates you pay, this allows you to make good choices that can help you get big savings. Lots of things are taken into consideration when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are pretty understandable such as your driving history, but other factors are more transparent such as whether you are married or how safe your car is.
Shown below are some of the major factors companies use to determine your prices.
When buying the best car insurance coverage, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that can aid in determining if your insurance needs would benefit from professional advice.
If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, simply complete this short form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It is quick, free and may give you better protection.
Learning about specific coverages of a insurance policy aids in choosing appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. Insurance terms can be difficult to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Shown next are the usual coverages found on the average insurance policy.
Liability insurance
Liability coverage provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on people or other property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from claims by other people. It does not cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have liability limits of 50/100/50 which means a $50,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $50,000.
Liability coverage protects against things such as funeral expenses, attorney fees and court costs. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.
Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Porsche Cayenne.
Since many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important.
Coverage for medical expenses
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for expenses like chiropractic care, dental work, ambulance fees and prosthetic devices. The coverages can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover you and your occupants in addition to being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Collision protection
This coverage pays for damage to your Cayenne from colliding with an object or car. A deductible applies and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision coverage protects against claims like crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible to bring the cost down.
Comprehensive insurance
This coverage pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like damage from a tornado or hurricane, vandalism, hitting a deer, rock chips in glass and damage from flooding. The maximum payout you’ll receive from a claim is the actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.
When you buy car insurance online, never reduce coverage to reduce premium. There are many occasions where someone sacrificed liability limits or collision coverage only to discover later that they should have had better coverage. Your objective should be to purchase a proper amount of coverage for the lowest cost while still protecting your assets.
Budget-conscious 2010 Porsche Cayenne insurance can be bought online in addition to local insurance agencies, so you should be comparing quotes from both in order to have the best chance of saving money. Some auto insurance companies do not provide the ability to get quotes online and these small, regional companies prefer to sell through independent insurance agencies.
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Pete Trevino
Here’s my info. I’m from Green Bay, WI. I quoted with Western Auto Insurance, Amica, Hartford, and Safeco for my Cayenne and cut my rates about $150 a year.
Tabatha Foster
I live just outside Saint Louis, MO. Quoted with Sentry, Esurance, 21st Century, and Auto-Owners for my Cayenne and I think I am saving around $40 each month. Insured with 21st Century before.
Torrie Ochoa
In Las Vegas, NV, Amica had the best rates for my 2010 Porsche Cayenne. Was with GEICO. LOL
Ulrike Solomon
If you have a good history and live around Anchorage, AK, check out Progressive. They seem to be cheaper. Online quotes are the way to go.
Deb Roberts
Enjoyed the article. From Charlotte, North Carolina. I don’t recall every quote but I ended up saving about $50 each month. Wish I didn’t have to insure at all.
Otilia Patel
IT’S ALL TOO EXPENSIVE! Live in Nashville, Tennessee. Quoted with GEICO, American Family, and some I forget for my 2010 Porsche Cayenne and saved $220 a year. Was with Allstate. I have a teen driver too. Bought it from an online quote.
Robert Castro
I got a good deal I think. I’m in the south part of Kansas City, KS. I quoted with Allstate, AAA, Erie, and GMAC for my Porsche and I think I cut my rates about $40 each month. Highly recommended.
Alfred Moreno
If you don’t have tickets and live near Gaithersburg, MD, check out State Farm. I saved quite a bit. Was with Eastwood. I’m a pretty low risk driver.
Vern Terry
If you have a good history and live in the vicinity of Saint Louis, Missouri, check out Allstate. They seem to be cheaper. Switched homeowners coverage too.
Serina Cameron
2010 Porsche Cayenne + GEICO = CHEAP! At least inOklahoma anyway.
Shara Buckley
GEICO has the cheapest rates in Washington. No comparison.
Olive Hester
If you have a clean record and live near Davenport, Iowa, check out GEICO. You might get cheaper rates. Ask about discounts. I recommend comparing lots of rates.
Simone Murphy
I went with 21st Century at renewal. Best rates in Portland, Oregon. Switched homeowners coverage too. Might find lower rates online.