Trying to find the cheapest auto insurance rates for your Acura Integra? Tired of not being able to scrape enough together each month for auto insurance? You are in the same boat as millions of other people. Insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Geico and Progressive constantly blast consumers with TV and radio ads and it is difficult to see through the deception and find the best price available.
If you have a policy now or need a new policy, you will benefit by learning to find better prices and possibly find even better coverage. Choosing the best insurance company for you is easy if you know what you’re doing. Consumers just need to know the most efficient way to shop for insurance online.
Insurance coverage is neither fun to buy or cheap, but you might find some hidden discounts that could drop your premiums quite a bit. Most are applied when you quote, but once in a while a discount must be specifically requested prior to getting the savings. If you do not double check each discount you qualify for, you could be paying more than you need to.
You should keep in mind that most discounts do not apply to the entire policy premium. Most only reduce individual premiums such as liability, collision or medical payments. Just because you may think you could get a free insurance coverage policy, that’s just not realistic.
Auto insurance companies that may offer policyholders some of the above discounts include:
When comparing rates, check with every company what discounts are available to you. Some discounts may not apply in your area.
When choosing adequate coverage, there really is not a best way to insure your cars. Each situation is unique so your insurance should reflect that Here are some questions about coverages that might point out if your insurance needs might need an agent’s assistance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions then you might want to talk to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It is quick, free and can provide invaluable advice.
Understanding the coverages of a insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Below you’ll find typical coverage types found on most insurance policies.
Auto liability insurance
Liability coverage will cover damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property. This coverage protects you from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see liability limits of 25/50/25 which means a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability coverage protects against things such as court costs, funeral expenses and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision)
This coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as hail damage, vandalism, a broken windshield, damage from a tornado or hurricane and theft. The most you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other motorists when they either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your 2001 Acura Integra.
Since a lot of drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage should not be overlooked.
Collision coverage protection
This pays to fix your vehicle from damage caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision can pay for things such as driving through your garage door, sideswiping another vehicle, hitting a parking meter and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to raise the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Medical expense insurance
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for bills for hospital visits, dental work and rehabilitation expenses. They are utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. It covers both the driver and occupants and also covers getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Some companies may not have price quotes online and many times these regional carriers sell through independent insurance agents. More affordable car insurance is attainable on the web and from local insurance agents, and you need to comparison shop both in order to have the best chance of saving money.
When trying to cut insurance costs, do not buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. In too many instances, drivers have reduced comprehensive coverage or liability limits only to regret that the few dollars in savings costed them thousands. Your focus should be to find the BEST coverage at an affordable rate, but do not skimp to save money.