Trying to find cheaper car insurance rates for your Saturn Sky? I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to buying car insurance, especially knowing the cost is way too high. Insurance companies such as Progressive, State Farm and Geico persitently shower you with ads and it is challenging if not impossible to separate fact from fiction and effectively compare rates to find the best deal.
You should take the time to check car insurance prices before your policy renews due to the fact that insurance rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Just because you had the best deal for Sky coverage two years ago the chances are good that you can find a lower rate today. There is a lot of wrong information about car insurance on the web, but we’re going to give you some great ways to find affordable car insurance.
Finding a better price on auto insurance is a fairly straight forward process. All that’s required is to invest a little time getting comparison quotes online with multiple companies. This is very easy and can be done in several different ways.
The first (and easiest) way consumers can make multiple comparisons would be an industry-wide quote request form click here to open form in new window. This method saves time by eliminating separate forms for each company you want a rate for. A single form gets rate comparisons from many national carriers.
A more difficult way to find lower rates is going to each company website and request a quote. For instance, let’s say you want comparison quotes from Allstate, Esurance and Travelers. To get each rate you have to go to every website and enter your policy data, which is why the first method is more popular.
For a handy list of car insurance company links in your area, click here.
Whichever way you use, ensure you’re using identical deductibles and coverage limits on every quote. If you have different deductibles it’s impossible to determine which rate is truly the best.
Companies that sell car insurance don’t necessarily list every available discount in a way that’s easy to find, so we break down both the well known and the harder-to-find savings tricks you should be using. If you aren’t receiving every discount available, you are throwing money away.
Drivers should understand that some of the credits will not apply to your bottom line cost. Some only apply to specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. So when it seems like all those discounts means the company will pay you, it doesn’t quite work that way.
Car insurance companies who might offer these money-saving discounts may include but are not limited to:
Check with all companies you are considering which discounts you may be entitled to. Savings may not be available in your area.
When buying the best insurance coverage, there is no one size fits all plan. Everyone’s needs are different and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out whether or not you will benefit from professional help.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to an agent. If you don’t have a local agent, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of insurance companies in your area. It is quick, free and can provide invaluable advice.
Having a good grasp of auto insurance helps when choosing appropriate coverage and the correct deductibles and limits. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Below you’ll find typical coverage types available from auto insurance companies.
Liability – Liability insurance protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property by causing an accident. This coverage protects you against other people’s claims, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You commonly see limits of 25/50/25 that means you have $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, $50,000 for the entire accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability coverage protects against things such as structural damage, attorney fees and emergency aid. How much liability should you purchase? That is a personal decision, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle when other motorists 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 Saturn Sky.
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 should not be overlooked.
Medical payments and PIP coverage – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for expenses for things like funeral costs, ambulance fees and pain medications. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Medical payments and PIP cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Collision coverage – This coverage covers damage to your Sky resulting from colliding with an object or car. You first must pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims like scraping a guard rail, crashing into a ditch, sideswiping another vehicle and driving through your garage door. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. You can also choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Comprehensive auto coverage – This coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things like vandalism, hail damage, hitting a bird and damage from getting keyed. The highest amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.