Feel like you’re a prisoner to an underperforming, overpriced car insurance policy? Trust us, many consumers are feeling buyer’s remorse and feel like there’s no way out. There is such a variety of auto insurance companies to pick from, and although it’s nice to be able to choose, lots of choices makes it harder to compare company pricing.
Companies offering auto insurance don’t always publicize every available discount very well, so we break down some of the more common as well as the least known savings tricks you should be using. If you don’t get every credit you qualify for, you’re paying more than you need to.
It’s important to note that most credits do not apply to your bottom line cost. The majority will only reduce specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. So even though it sounds like it’s possible to get free car insurance, you won’t be that lucky.
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When it comes to buying proper insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no perfect coverage plan. Every insured’s situation is different so this has to be addressed. These are some specific questions could help you determine if your insurance needs might need professional guidance.
If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It is quick, free and can help protect your family.
Consumers can’t get away from ads for cheaper car insurance by State Farm, Geico and Progressive. All the companies make the same claim about savings after switching to their company.
How do they all make the same claim?
All the different companies have a preferred profile for the type of customer that is profitable for them. An example of a driver they prefer might be over the age of 40, owns a home, and drives newer vehicles. A customer getting a price quote who matches those parameters will qualify for the lowest rates and is almost guaranteed to save when switching.
Potential insureds who fall outside this ideal profile will have to pay more money which leads to the customer not buying. Company advertisements say “people who switch” not “everyone that quotes” save that kind of money. That’s why companies can advertise the savings. Because of the profiling, drivers should quote coverage with many companies. It’s just too difficult to predict the company that will fit your personal profile best.
Knowing the specifics of insurance aids in choosing which coverages you need and the correct deductibles and limits. Policy terminology can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Listed below are typical coverages offered by insurance companies.
Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for things like rock chips in glass, hail damage and damage from flooding. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
This provides protection when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants and damage to your Lexus IS 350 C.
Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for immediate expenses such as rehabilitation expenses, X-ray expenses, dental work, funeral costs and hospital visits. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. It covers all vehicle occupants in addition to being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is not universally available but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
This coverage will cover damage that occurs to a person or their property in an accident. This coverage protects you from claims by other people, and does not provide coverage for your own vehicle damage or injuries.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 25/50/25 which means a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery.
Liability can pay for things like pain and suffering, court costs and loss of income. How much liability should you purchase? That is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.
Collision insurance will pay to fix damage to your IS 350 C resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision coverage protects against claims like colliding with another moving vehicle, hitting a mailbox, colliding with a tree, driving through your garage door and damaging your car on a curb. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.
When you buy insurance online, it’s a bad idea to buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. In many instances, an accident victim reduced liability limits or collision coverage only to regret at claim time that it was a big error on their part. Your aim should be to buy a smart amount of coverage at an affordable rate.
We just showed you a lot of tips how to lower your 2015 Lexus IS 350 C insurance rates. It’s most important to understand that the more rate comparisons you have, the better chance you’ll have of finding lower rates. You may be surprised to find that the most savings is with a small mutual company. Smaller companies may often insure only within specific states and give getter rates as compared to the big name companies such as Allstate and Progressive.
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