1991 Toyota Corolla Insurance Quotes – 9 Tips to Save

Tired of scraping the payment together to pay high car insurance rates every month? You are no different than many other consumers.

Due to the large number of options when it comes to car insurance, it’s nearly impossible to locate the right insurance company.

Affordable insurance rates with discounts

Companies offering auto insurance don’t list the entire discount list very well, so we took the time to find a few of the more common as well as the least known discounts that may be available.

  • Drivers Education – Reduce the cost of insurance for teen drivers by having them take driver’s ed class in school.
  • Organization Discounts – Joining qualifying clubs or civic groups may earn a discount on your bill.
  • Active Service Discounts – Having an actively deployed family member could trigger a small discount.
  • Government Employees – Federal government employees could cut as much as 10% off on Corolla insurance with select insurance companies.
  • Telematics Data – Insureds who allow companies to look at vehicle usage remotely such as Drivewise from Allstate or Snapshot from Progressive could possibly reduce rates as long as they are good drivers.
  • Braking Control Discount – Cars that have steering control and anti-lock brakes can stop better under adverse conditions so companies give up to a 10% discount.
  • Multi-car Discount – Having primary and secondary vehicles with one company qualifies for this discount.
  • Multi-line Discount – Not every insurance company offers life insurance, but if they do you may earn a break if you buy a life insurance policy as well.
  • Distant Student Discount – Youth drivers living away from home attending college and do not take a car to college could get you a discount.

A little disclaimer on discounts, some of the credits will not apply to the entire cost. Most only apply to individual premiums such as comprehensive or collision. So when the math indicates having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, you’re out of luck.

To see a list of companies with the best insurance discounts, click this link.

Slick advertising tricks that work

Insurance providers like Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm continually stream ads on television and other media. All the ads convey the message that drivers can save some big amount just by switching your coverage. But how can every company charge less that you’re paying now? This is how they do it.

Most companies have an ideal profile for a prospective insured they prefer to insure. For example, this type of insured should be between 30 and 50, has no claims, and does not commute to work. Any driver who meets those qualifications may get the lowest prices and most likely will save quite a bit of money when switching.

Potential insureds who do not meet this ideal profile will get higher rates and business going elsewhere. If you pay close attention to the ads, they say “drivers who switch” not “everyone that quotes” save the amount stated. That’s why companies can truthfully make those statements. This really emphasizes why drivers should get a wide range of price quotes. It is impossible to predict which company will have the best prices at this point in time.

Tailor your auto insurance coverage to you

When buying the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Every insured’s situation is different so your insurance should reflect that These are some specific questions might point out whether you might need an agent’s assistance.

  • How much liability coverage do I need in my state?
  • Do I have coverage if my license is suspended?
  • How high should my uninsured/underinsured coverage be in my state?
  • Is a new car covered when I drive it off the dealer lot?
  • Is a fancy paint job covered?
  • Is my cargo covered for damage or theft?

If you can’t answer these questions but a few of them apply, you may need to chat with an insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, take a second and complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.

Car insurance 101

Learning about specific coverages of your policy helps when choosing the best coverages for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be ambiguous and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are the usual coverages offered by insurance companies.

Medical expense insurance

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for immediate expenses for things like ambulance fees, pain medications, hospital visits, X-ray expenses and dental work. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not available in all states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Coverage for collisions

This pays for damage to your Corolla caused by collision with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage pays for claims such as sustaining damage from a pot hole, hitting a mailbox, driving through your garage door, colliding with another moving vehicle and damaging your car on a curb. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to increase the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

This covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims like rock chips in glass, damage from a tornado or hurricane and fire damage. The most 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.

Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers

This coverage gives you protection when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered losses include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Toyota Corolla.

Because many people only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.

Coverage for liability

Liability coverage will cover damage that occurs to other people or property in an accident. It protects YOU from claims by other people. It does not cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. Your policy might show liability limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery.

Liability insurance covers claims like repair costs for stationary objects, structural damage, pain and suffering and bail bonds. How much liability coverage do you need? That is up to you, but you should buy higher limits if possible.

Affordable insurance is out there

In this article, we covered many tips how you can save on 1991 Toyota Corolla insurance. It’s most important to understand that the more quotes you get, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may even find the best price on insurance coverage is with the least-expected company. These companies may cover specific market segments cheaper than the large multi-state companies such as Allstate, Geico and Progressive.

When trying to cut insurance costs, don’t be tempted to skimp on critical coverages to save a buck or two. In many cases, consumers will sacrifice physical damage coverage and learned later that a couple dollars of savings turned into a financial nightmare. Your focus should be to buy a smart amount of coverage at the best cost, but do not skimp to save money.

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