1991 Ford Festiva Insurance Quotes

Nobody that owns a car looks forward to paying premiums for insurance, especially when they are aware that the cost is way too high. There is such a variety of insurance companies to insure vehicles with, and though it is a good thing to have multiple companies, more options can take longer to find the lowest cost provider.

Do you qualify for discount auto insurance?

Car insurance companies don’t always list the complete list of policy discounts very well, so the below list has both well-publicized as well as the least known ways to save on auto insurance.

  • Anti-lock Brake System – Cars, trucks, and SUVs equipped with ABS or steering control can reduce accidents so you can save 10 percent or more.
  • Student Discounts – This discount may save as much as 25% on a car insurance quote. You can use this discount normally up to age 25.
  • Senior Citizen Discount – If you qualify as a senior citizen, you may be able to get better auto insurance rates for Festiva coverage.
  • Discounts for Safe Drivers – Insureds who avoid accidents may receive a discount up to 45% for Festiva coverage as compared to drivers with claims.
  • Use Seat Belts – Buckling up and requiring all passengers to buckle their seat belts can save up to 10 percent (depending on the company) on the premium charged for medical payments and/or PIP.
  • Distant College Student Discount – Children who live away from home at college without a vehicle on campus may be insured at a cheaper rate.
  • Organization Discounts – Participating in a civic or occupational organization could trigger savings on your next auto insurance statement.

As is typical with insurance, some credits don’t apply to the entire cost. Most only reduce specific coverage prices like comp or med pay. Just because you may think you could get a free auto insurance policy, companies don’t profit that way.

Some of the larger companies that may offer policyholders most of the discounts above include:

It’s a good idea to ask all the companies which discounts you may be entitled to. Some of the earlier mentioned discounts might not be available to policyholders in every state.

Ford Festiva insurance premiums can be cheaper

Multiple criteria are considered when premium rates are determined. Some factors are common sense such as your driving history, but other criteria are not as apparent like your continuous coverage or how financially stable you are.A large part of saving on insurance is knowing a few of the rating criteria that aid in calculating your premiums. If you have a feel for what determines premiums, this allows you to make good choices that may result in much lower annual insurance costs.

  • Pay less with a high NHTSA crash test rating – Vehicles with good safety scores are cheaper to insure. Safe vehicles protect occupants better and better occupant protection means less claims paid and thus lower rates. If your Ford Festiva is rated at a minimum four stars on Safercar.gov or an “acceptable” rating on iihs.org you may be receiving a better rate.
  • Amount of liability coverage – Your insurance policy’s liability coverage will protect you in the event that you are determined to be liable for an accident. It will provide for a legal defense which can cost a lot. It is affordable coverage compared to insuring for physical damage coverage, so drivers should buy more than the minimum limits required by law.
  • Never go without insurance – Driving without insurance is illegal and companies may charge more for letting your insurance lapse for non-payment. In addition to paying higher premiums, being ticketed for driving with no insurance could earn you a fine, jail time, or a revoked license. You may need to submit proof of financial responsibility or a SR-22 with your state DMV.
  • Improve your credit history and save – A driver’s credit history factor in calculating your insurance rates. So if your credit score could use some work, you could save money insuring your 1991 Ford Festiva by taking the time to improve your credit score. Drivers with very high credit ratings tend to file fewer claims as compared to drivers with lower credit scores.

What insurance coverages do I need?

When buying the best insurance coverage, there is no perfect coverage plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance should reflect that For instance, these questions may help you determine whether you could use an agent’s help.

  • Does my policy cover me when driving someone else’s vehicle?
  • Why am I required to get a high-risk car insurance policy?
  • Should I put collision coverage on all my vehicles?
  • I have good health insurance, so how much medical payments coverage do I need?
  • Is a blown tire covered by insurance?
  • Will my rates increase for filing one claim?

If you’re not sure about those questions but you know they apply to you then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and can help protect your family.

Brand name doesn’t guarantee savings

Consumers can’t get away from all the ads that claim the cheapest premium rates from the likes of State Farm, Allstate and Geico. All the ads seem to make the promise that you can save if you switch your policy.

How can each company charge you a lower premium?

Different companies have specific characteristics for the type of driver that earns them the most money. One example of a desirable insured might be between the ages of 40 and 55, has a clear driving record, and has great credit. A customer getting a price quote that meets those criteria may get the lowest car insurance rates and will most likely cut their rates substantially.

Consumers who don’t qualify for the ideal profile may be forced to pay more expensive rates and this results in the prospect going elsewhere. The ads state “customers that switch” not “everyone who quotes” save the amount stated. That’s why insurance companies can confidently make it sound like they have such great rates. This illustrates why you absolutely need to compare quotes as often as possible. It’s not possible to predict with any certainty which company will have the lowest rates.

Car insurance coverages for a Ford Festiva

Having a good grasp of a insurance policy helps when choosing the right coverages for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Shown next are typical coverages available from insurance companies.

Coverage for medical expenses

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for expenses for things like doctor visits, hospital visits, funeral costs and pain medications. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal injury protection coverage is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible

Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers

This provides protection when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. It can pay for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and also any damage incurred to your 1991 Ford Festiva.

Because many people have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family.

Collision protection

This coverage will pay to fix damage to your Festiva resulting from a collision with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage protects against claims such as backing into a parked car, crashing into a building and crashing into a ditch. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. Another option is to raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Comprehensive insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like hitting a deer, falling objects, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, rock chips in glass and a broken windshield. The maximum payout a insurance company will pay at claim time is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Liability auto insurance

This coverage provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property. It protects YOU from legal claims by others. Liability doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see policy limits of 25/50/25 which means a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.

Liability insurance covers claims such as structural damage, court costs, emergency aid, loss of income and medical services. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but consider buying higher limits if possible.

More comparisons equals lower rates

Budget-conscious 1991 Ford Festiva insurance is available from both online companies and also from your neighborhood agents, and you need to price shop both so you have a total pricing picture. Some insurance companies may not have online quoting and most of the time these regional insurance providers only sell through independent insurance agents.

We just presented some good ideas how you can reduce 1991 Ford Festiva insurance premium rates online. The key concept to understand is the more rate comparisons you have, the better likelihood of getting affordable car insurance. You may even discover the best premium rates are with some of the smallest insurance companies. Some small companies may have significantly lower prices on certain market segments as compared to the big name companies such as Progressive or Geico.

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