How Much Does 2013 Honda Civic Insurance Cost?

Have you fallen victim to an underperforming, overpriced insurance coverage policy? Believe me, many consumers are feeling buyer’s remorse and feel like there’s no way out.

Since consumers have many insurance coverage companies to choose from, it can be challenging to pick the most cost effective company.

It’s a good idea to shop coverage around once or twice a year since rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Just because you found the lowest price on Civic coverage a year ago you can probably find a lower rate today. Ignore everything you know about insurance coverage because you’re about to learn the fastest and easiest way to find the best coverage while lowering your premiums.

Factors determining your Honda Civic insurance premium

It’s important that you understand the rating factors that play a part in calculating auto insurance rates. When you know what positively or negatively controls the rates you pay enables informed choices that could result in big savings.

  • Special features that cut premiums – Purchasing a vehicle that has an advanced theft prevention system can get you a discount on your auto insurance. Anti-theft features such as vehicle immobilizer systems, General Motors OnStar and LoJack tracking systems all aid in stopping your vehicle from being stolen.
  • Too many auto insurance claims drive up costs – If you frequently file small claims, you can expect either a policy non-renewal or much higher rates. Insurance companies generally give lower rates to drivers who do not rely on their insurance for small claims. Auto insurance is meant to be used in the event of the bigger claims that can’t be paid out-of-pocket.
  • Tickets mean higher rates – Your driving citation history has a big impact on rates. Just one citation may increase your cost by twenty percent. Drivers with clean records have lower premiums compared to drivers with tickets. Drivers who have flagrant citations like hit and run, DWI or reckless driving convictions may need to submit a SR-22 or proof of financial responsibility with their state DMV in order to keep their license.
  • Do you have a high stress job? – Occupations like judges, executives and financial analysts have higher average rates because of stressful work requirements and lengthy work days. Conversely, jobs such as scientists, engineers and the unemployed get better rates on Civic coverage.

Policy discounts you shouldn’t miss

Auto insurance companies don’t necessarily list every available discount very well, so the following is a list of both well-publicized and the more hidden insurance savings.

  • Service Members Pay Less – Having a family member in the military may qualify for rate reductions.
  • Save with a New Car – Insuring a new car is cheaper compared to insuring an older model.
  • E-sign – Some insurance companies will discount your bill up to fifty bucks for buying a policy and signing up over the internet.
  • Student Driver Training – Require your teen driver to successfully complete driver’s ed class if it’s offered in school.
  • Payment Method – By paying your policy upfront instead of making monthly payments you could save 5% or more.
  • Anti-lock Brake Discount – Vehicles with anti-lock braking systems are safer to drive and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.

As a disclaimer on discounts, some credits don’t apply to all coverage premiums. Most cut the cost of specific coverages such as comp or med pay. So despite the fact that it appears it’s possible to get free car insurance, companies don’t profit that way.

To see a list of insurers with the best insurance discounts, click here to view.

Are you falling for claims of savings?

Car insurance companies such as Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm consistently run television and radio advertisements. They all seem to make an identical promise of big savings if you change to them. How does each company claim to save you money?

Insurance companies have a preferred profile for the driver that is profitable for them. A good example of a preferred risk might be profiled as a mature driver, is a homeowner, and drives less than 7,500 miles a year. A driver who fits that profile will get very good rates and as a result will probably pay quite a bit less when switching companies.

Potential insureds who are not a match for this ideal profile must pay higher rates which leads to business not being written. The ads state “people who switch” not “people who quote” save that much. That’s why companies can advertise the savings. This illustrates why you need to get quotes from several different companies. It’s impossible to know which insurance companies will fit your personal profile best.

Insurance agents can help

When it comes to buying proper insurance coverage, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that may help highlight whether your personal situation will benefit from professional help.

  • Am I better off with higher deductibles on my 2013 Honda Civic?
  • Should I bundle my homeowners policy with my auto?
  • Do I have newly-aquired coverage?
  • Which companies will insure high-risk drivers?
  • What is the ISO rating for a 2013 Honda Civic?
  • How does medical payments coverage work?
  • Is business property covered if stolen from my car?
  • Does my policy pay for OEM or aftermarket parts?
  • What are the best liability limits?
  • If I drive on a suspended license am I covered?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or go to this page to view a list of companies.

Coverages available on your car insurance policy

Learning about specific coverages of your policy helps when choosing the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. These are the usual coverages offered by car insurance companies.

Collision coverage

Collision coverage pays for damage to your Civic caused by collision with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision can pay for claims such as crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car, scraping a guard rail and crashing into a building. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.

Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)

This pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You need to pay your deductible first then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive coverage pays for things like vandalism, hitting a bird, fire damage and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The maximum payout your car insurance company will pay is the actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Insurance for medical payments

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for short-term medical expenses for chiropractic care, surgery, rehabilitation expenses and ambulance fees. The coverages can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Coverage for liability

This can cover damage or injury you incur to other people or property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.

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 that translate to a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and a total limit of $25,000 for damage to vehicles and property.

Liability can pay for claims like repair bills for other people’s vehicles, loss of income and funeral expenses. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but buy higher limits if possible.

Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance

This coverage protects you and your vehicle from other motorists when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and damage to your Honda Civic.

Because many people have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages should not be overlooked.

Compare but don’t skimp

When trying to cut insurance costs, never buy poor coverage just to save money. In many instances, an accident victim reduced collision coverage and discovered at claim time they didn’t purchase enough coverage. The proper strategy is to find the BEST coverage at the best price.

The cheapest 2013 Honda Civic insurance can be sourced from both online companies as well as from independent agents, and you should be comparing both to have the best chance of lowering rates. Some companies don’t offer the ability to get a quote online and usually these small, regional companies provide coverage only through local independent agents.

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