2004 Subaru Outback Insurance Quotes

Having to pay for expensive Subaru Outback insurance can empty your bank account and force you to tighten up your finances. Comparing cost estimates is free and is an excellent way to ensure you are getting the best deal.

Companies like Allstate and Progressive constantly blast consumers with TV and radio ads and it is difficult to separate fact from fiction and effectively compare rates to find the best deal.

If you are paying for car insurance now, you will be able to save some money using this information. Finding affordable coverage is quite easy. Although vehicle owners do need to know the methods companies use to market insurance on the web and use this information to your advantage.

Where can I get affordable auto insurance?

There are several ways of comparing price quotes from companies that offer auto insurance in your state. The easiest way to find the cheapest 2004 Subaru Outback insurance rates is to get quotes online. This can be accomplished in a couple of different ways.

  1. One of the simplest ways to find low rates is to use a rate comparison form (click to open form in new window). This style of form keeps you from doing separate forms for each price estimate. A single, simple form gets you price quotes direct from many companies.
  2. A less efficient way to find lower rates requires a visit to the website of each company and repeat the quote process again and again. For sake of this example, let’s assume you want rates from Auto-Owners, Esurance and Progressive. You would have to spend time going to each site individually and repeatedly type in your coverage information, which can get rather old.

    For a handy list of car insurance company links in your area, click here.

  3. The most difficult way to price shop rates is to spend time driving to local insurance agencies. The fact that you can get quotes online makes this process obsolete unless you require the professional guidance that you can only get from talking to an agent. However, consumers can compare online quotes and still use a local agent.

It’s your choice how you get your quotes, but be sure you’re using the exact same coverage data for every quote you compare. If your comparisons have different data it will be very difficult to find the best deal for your Subaru Outback. Quoting even small variations in limits may result in a large different in cost. Just remember that getting more free quotes helps improve the odds of finding a lower rate than you’re paying now.

Discounts can really help lower rates

Some insurance providers don’t necessarily list the entire discount list very clearly, so the list below gives a summary of a few of the more well known and also the lesser-known credits that may apply to you.

  • Anti-theft Discount – Cars and trucks equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems help deter theft and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Student Discounts – Being a good student may save as much as 25% on a insurance coverage quote. The discount lasts up until you turn 25.
  • Accident-Free Discounts – Insureds who avoid accidents and claims can save substantially when compared to frequent claim filers.
  • Club Memberships – Being in a civic or occupational organization is a simple method to lower premiums when getting a insurance coverage quote.
  • Telematics Data Discounts – Insureds that choose to allow their car insurance company to study driving habits by using a telematics device such as In-Drive from State Farm or Allstate’s Drivewise system might see lower rates if they exhibit good driving behavior.
  • Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Drivers who always wear seat belts and also require passengers to use a seat belt could cut 10% or more off the personal injury premium cost.

Just know that many deductions do not apply to your bottom line cost. Most cut specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. Just because you may think it’s possible to get free car insurance, that’s just not realistic.

A partial list of companies that may offer policyholders many of the previously listed discounts possibly include:

When getting a coverage quote, ask every insurance company how you can save money. Some discounts may not be offered in your state. If you would like to view insurance companies that have a full spectrum of discounts, click here to view.

Will just any policy work for me?

When it comes to buying proper insurance coverage, there is no cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s situation is unique so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that can help discover if you might need professional guidance.

  • Are all vehicle passengers covered by medical payments coverage?
  • Are rental cars covered under my policy?
  • Is my trailer covered?
  • Am I covered if I hit my neighbor’s mailbox?
  • Does my policy cover my teen driver if they drive my company car?
  • I don’t drive much so do I pay less?
  • Am I covered when driving on a suspended license?
  • Does my medical payments coverage pay my health insurance deductible?
  • Why do I need rental car insurance?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.

Auto insurance 101

Understanding the coverages of a car insurance policy can help you determine the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Car insurance terms can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Shown next are the usual coverages available from car insurance companies.

Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance

This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. This coverage pays for injuries to you and your family and also any damage incurred to your Subaru Outback.

Due to the fact that many drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.

Insurance for medical payments

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for immediate expenses like surgery, doctor visits, funeral costs, ambulance fees and nursing services. They are used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. It covers all vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not universally available and may carry a deductible

Collision protection

Collision coverage covers damage to your Outback resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You first must pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage pays for things like damaging your car on a curb, crashing into a building, hitting a parking meter, backing into a parked car and crashing into a ditch. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible to bring the cost down.

Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims like fire damage, vandalism, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hitting a bird and theft. The highest amount your car insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.

Liability car insurance

Liability insurance provides protection from damage that occurs to a person or their property that is your fault. This coverage protects you against other people’s claims, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see values of 100/300/100 which means a limit of $100,000 per injured person, a per accident bodily injury limit of $300,000, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property.

Liability can pay for things such as medical expenses, loss of income and legal defense fees. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.