Are you confused by the dozens of insurance providers? Many other drivers are as well. vehicle owners have so many options that it can easily turn into a big hassle to find a more affordable company.
This information will tell you the best way to quote coverages and some money-saving tips. If you are paying for car insurance now, you will most likely be able to save some money using these tips. But consumers do need to understand how insurance companies determine prices.
There are a lot of ways you can shop for insurance but one way is less time-consuming than others. You could spend the better part of a day talking about coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you can utilize online quoting for quick rates.
Most major companies belong to an insurance system that allows shoppers to only type in their quote data once, and at least one company provides a quote determined by their information. This saves time by eliminating repetitive form submissions to each company. To participate in this free quote system, click to open in new window.
One minor caviat to getting quotes like this is that you can’t choose the providers you will receive quotes from. If you would rather choose individual companies to compare, we put together a list of companies who write insurance in your area. Click to view list.
Which method you use is up to you, but make sure you use identical coverage limits for each comparison quote. If you use different values for each quote it will be very difficult to determine the best price for your Ford Aerostar. Having just a slight variation in coverages could skew the results. And when comparison shopping, getting more free quotes helps locate more affordable rates.
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Every situation is different.
These are some specific questions might point out if your insurance needs will benefit from professional help.
If you can’t answer these questions but one or more may apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form.
Understanding the coverages of your policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be difficult to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording.
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like hitting a bird, theft, damage from a tornado or hurricane, fire damage and rock chips in glass. The maximum amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Auto liability insurance
Liability coverage provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to a person or their property in an accident. It protects YOU from claims by other people, and 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. As an example, you may have liability limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability insurance covers claims such as medical services, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, pain and suffering, emergency aid and court costs. How much liability should you purchase? That is your choice, but buy as much as you can afford.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage
This coverage protects you and your vehicle when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your Ford Aerostar.
Due to the fact that many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Usually your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.
Medical payments coverage and PIP
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance pay for expenses such as chiropractic care, EMT expenses, dental work and nursing services. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Coverage applies to you and your occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Collision coverage protection
Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Aerostar resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims such as colliding with another moving vehicle, sideswiping another vehicle, backing into a parked car, crashing into a building and damaging your car on a curb. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from lower value vehicles. You can also choose a higher deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.