Are you sick and tired of scraping the payment together to insure your Chevy every month? Your situation is no different than millions of other consumers.
Insurance companies such as Geico and Progressive continually hit you with TV and radio ads and it can be hard to not get sucked in by the cute commercials and take the time to shop coverage around.
Consumers need to compare prices on a regular basis since rates change regularly. Even if you got the lowest rates on Beretta insurance on your last policy you can probably find a lower rate today. There is a lot of wrong information about car insurance on the web, but I’m going to show you some tested techniques to find cheap car insurance.
If you are paying for car insurance now, you should be able to cut costs considerably using these methods. Buying car insurance is not rocket science. But vehicle owners must understand how companies market insurance on the web and use this information to your advantage.
Effectively comparing insurance prices can be a daunting task if you don’t know the most efficient way to do it. You could spend the better part of a day discussing policy coverages with insurance agencies in your area, or you can utilize online quoting to accomplish the same thing much quicker.
Many of the larger companies take part in a program where prospective buyers complete one form, and at least one company then returns a price quote. This system prevents you from having to do quote requests to each individual insurance company.
To submit your quote information now, click here (opens in new window).
The one disadvantage to using this type of system is buyers cannot specifically choose which carriers you will receive quotes from. If you wish to select specific insurance companies to request quotes from, we put together a list of insurance companies in your area. Click here for list of insurance companies.
It’s up to you how you get prices quotes, just make darn sure you compare exactly the same coverage information with each company. If the quotes have different liability limits you will not be able to determine the best price for your Chevy Beretta. Slightly different insurance coverages could mean much higher rates. And when comparing insurance rates, know that having more price comparisons will improve the odds of getting the best offered rates.
Companies offering auto insurance don’t necessarily list all available discounts in an easy-to-find place, so we took the time to find both well-publicized and also the lesser-known insurance savings.
It’s important to understand that most of the big mark downs will not be given the the whole policy. Most only cut the price of certain insurance coverages like comprehensive or collision. Just because you may think all those discounts means the company will pay you, it just doesn’t work that way.
To see a list of providers with discount insurance rates, follow this link.
When choosing proper insurance coverage, there isn’t really a single plan that fits everyone. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine if your situation will benefit from professional help.
If you can’t answer these questions, then you may want to think about talking to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or click here for a list of auto insurance companies in your area.
Learning about specific coverages of your car insurance policy can be of help when determining the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement. Shown next are the usual coverages found on most car insurance policies.
Comprehensive insurance coverage pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as damage from flooding, a broken windshield, fire damage, theft and damage from getting keyed. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
Collision insurance covers damage to your Beretta resulting from a collision with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims such as driving through your garage door, hitting a mailbox, backing into a parked car, sustaining damage from a pot hole and crashing into a building. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for expenses such as EMT expenses, hospital visits, pain medications and X-ray expenses. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP is not an option in every state and may carry a deductible
Liability coverage will cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property. It protects YOU from claims by other people, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You commonly see policy limits of 50/100/50 that means you have $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability can pay for claims such as structural damage, court costs, bail bonds and funeral expenses. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a personal decision, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your Chevy Beretta.
Because many people have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.