1997 Acura Integra Car Insurance Cost

Sick and tired of scraping the payment together each month for car insurance? You are in the same boat as many other consumers.

Insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Geico and Progressive all claim big savings, bombarding you with advertising and it is difficult to ignore the promise of big savings and effectively compare rates to find the best deal.

Take advantage of discounts

The cost of insuring your cars can be expensive, but you may find discounts to help bring down the price. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied when you quote, but some must be specifically requested in order for you to get them.

  • Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Buckling up and requiring all passengers to use their safety belts could cut 10% or more off the personal injury premium cost.
  • No Claims – Claim-free drivers pay less when compared with bad drivers.
  • Fewer Miles Equal More Savings – Low mileage vehicles could be rewarded with a substantially lower rate.
  • Anti-lock Brakes – Cars that have steering control and anti-lock brakes can reduce accidents and earn discounts up to 10%.
  • Anti-theft Discount – Cars that have factory anti-theft systems can help prevent theft and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Organization Discounts – Being a member of a civic or occupational organization could trigger savings on your policy for Integra coverage.
  • Federal Employees – Active or retired federal employment could cut as much as 10% off for Integra coverage depending on your company.
  • Safe Drivers – Insureds without accidents can get discounts for up to 45% lower rates for Integra coverage than their less cautious counterparts.

It’s important to note that most credits do not apply the the whole policy. The majority will only reduce specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. Just because it seems like it’s possible to get free car insurance, companies wouldn’t make money that way. But any discount will reduce the amount you have to pay.

Car insurance companies that may have these money-saving discounts are:

It’s a good idea to ask all companies you are considering what discounts are available to you. Discounts may not be available in every state.

How to know if you need help

When it comes to buying adequate coverage, there is no “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that might help in determining if your insurance needs would benefit from an agent’s advice.

  • What exactly is covered by my policy?
  • Who is covered when they drive my 1997 Acura Integra?
  • Am I covered by my spouse’s policy after a separation?
  • How high should my uninsured/underinsured coverage be in my state?
  • Will I be non-renewed for getting a DUI or other conviction?
  • How do I file an SR-22 for a DUI in my state?
  • Does car insurance cover theft of personal property?

If you’re not sure about those questions then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.

Save $425 a year. For real?

21st Century, Allstate and State Farm continually stream television and radio advertisements. All the companies say the same thing about savings after switching to their company. But how can every company claim to save you money?

Different companies can use profiling for the type of customer that makes them money. For example, a preferred risk might be between 30 and 50, has no prior claims, and drives newer vehicles. A customer getting a price quote that hits that “sweet spot” receives the best rates and therefore will save a lot of money.

Potential insureds who don’t qualify for the requirements must pay more money which usually ends up with the customer not buying. Company advertisements say “customers that switch” but not “drivers who get quotes” save that much money. That’s why companies can make those claims.

This illustrates why it’s extremely important to compare many company’s rates. It’s not possible to predict which auto insurance company will give you the biggest savings on Acura Integra insurance.

Educate yourself about auto insurance coverages

Learning about specific coverages of your policy can help you determine the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. These are the usual coverages available from auto insurance companies.

Liability coverage

This coverage can cover damage or injury you incur to other people or property. This coverage protects you from claims by other people, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have values of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Occasionally you may see a combined limit that pays claims from the same limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability insurance covers claims like attorney fees, repair costs for stationary objects, pain and suffering and court costs. How much liability should you purchase? That is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.

Comprehensive protection

This coverage will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as vandalism, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hitting a deer, damage from getting keyed and rock chips in glass. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider dropping full coverage.

Collision insurance

This pays for damage to your Integra caused by collision with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision insurance covers things such as backing into a parked car, sideswiping another vehicle and colliding with another moving vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also choose a higher deductible to bring the cost down.

Uninsured or underinsured coverage

Your UM/UIM coverage gives you protection from other drivers when they 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 1997 Acura Integra.

Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Most of the time these coverages do not exceed the liability coverage limits.

Medical expense coverage

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP pay for expenses like pain medications, dental work, nursing services, prosthetic devices and funeral costs. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance plan or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

A tidy conclusion

Cost effective 1997 Acura Integra insurance can be purchased from both online companies and with local insurance agents, and you need to price shop both to get a complete price analysis. Some insurance companies do not offer online quoting and many times these small, regional companies only sell through independent insurance agents.

You just learned a lot of information how to lower your insurance rates. The key thing to remember is the more providers you compare, the higher the chance of saving money. Consumers could even find that the best prices are with the least-expected company. They may often insure only within specific states and give getter rates compared to the large companies like Geico and State Farm.

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