I can’t think of anyone who likes having to buy auto insurance, particularly when the cost is way too high.
Since consumers have many options, it is hard for the average consumer to choose the lowest price insurer.
Finding affordable coverage is not rocket science. If you are paying for car insurance now, you should be able to save some money using this strategy. But car owners can benefit from knowing the methods companies use to price insurance differently.
Companies offering auto insurance don’t always advertise every available discount in an easy-to-find place, so we took the time to find both well-publicized as well as the least known discounts you could be receiving.
A little note about advertised discounts, some credits don’t apply the the whole policy. The majority will only reduce specific coverage prices like liability, collision or medical payments. So when the math indicates you can get free auto insurance, companies don’t profit that way.
To see a list of companies offering auto insurance discounts, click here.
There are multiple methods you can shop for 2013 Nissan Quest car insurance and some are less labor-intensive and much quicker. You can waste hours discussing policy coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you can stay home and use the web to get pricing more quickly.
Many of the larger companies take part in a program that allows shoppers to submit one quote, and each participating company returns a rated price based on that information. This saves time by eliminating repetitive form submissions for every car insurance company.
To participate in this free quote system, click to open in new window.
The single downside to getting quotes like this is you don’t know exactly which companies to get quotes from. If you wish to select specific providers to request quotes from, we have assembled a list of the cheapest car insurance companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.
Whichever method you choose, make sure you use the exact same coverages for each comparison quote. If you enter different limits and deductibles on each one it’s impossible to make an equal comparison. Slightly different limits may result in large price differences. Just keep in mind that comparing more company’s prices will enable you to find the best rates.
When choosing adequate coverage for your vehicles, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Every insured’s situation is different and your policy should reflect that. These are some specific questions could help you determine whether you will benefit from professional help.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you know they apply to you, you may need to chat with an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, simply complete this short form or click here for a list of car insurance companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of a auto insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. Below you’ll find the usual coverages found on most auto insurance policies.
Coverage for medical expenses – Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for bills such as pain medications, chiropractic care, funeral costs and dental work. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers both the driver and occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible
Collision coverage – Collision insurance covers damage to your Quest caused by collision with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision insurance covers things such as scraping a guard rail, driving through your garage door, colliding with another moving vehicle, colliding with a tree and sideswiping another vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from lower value vehicles. You can also raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Comprehensive auto insurance – This coverage will pay to fix damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as damage from flooding, hitting a bird, vandalism and falling objects. 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 consider dropping full coverage.
Liability auto insurance – Liability insurance can cover damage that occurs to a person or their property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Coverage consists of three different limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have limits of 25/50/25 which stand for a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability can pay for things like medical expenses, attorney fees and pain and suffering. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.
Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers – Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your 2013 Nissan Quest.
Due to the fact that many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is very important.
Cheaper 2013 Nissan Quest insurance can be purchased online as well as from independent agents, and you should be comparing both in order to have the best price selection to choose from. Some companies don’t offer online quoting and many times these regional insurance providers only sell through independent insurance agents.
As you prepare to switch companies, never reduce coverage to reduce premium. In too many instances, consumers will sacrifice collision coverage only to find out that the savings was not a smart move. The aim is to purchase a proper amount of coverage at an affordable rate while still protecting your assets.