2003 Dodge Dakota Insurance Rates – 8 Policy Discounts

Looking for better car insurance rates for your Dodge Dakota? Having to pay for overpriced car insurance can dwindle your checking account and force you to make sacrifices. Shopping your coverage around is a smart way to make sure you’re not throwing money away.

Many insurance companies compete for your insurance dollar, so it can be very hard to choose a insurance company and get the definite best price available.

You should take the time to get comparison quotes every six months since rates fluctuate regularly. Just because you found the best price for Dakota insurance a couple years back the chances are good that you can find a lower rate today. Block out anything you think you know about car insurance because you’re about to find out how to use the internet to properly buy coverages while reducing your premium.

Which Car Insurance is Cheapest?

All the larger car insurance companies quote prices directly from their websites. Getting quotes is quite easy as you simply enter your coverage information as detailed in the form. When the form is submitted, the company’s rating system collects your driving record and credit report and gives you a price quote based on these factors. This simplifies rate comparisons, but the time required to go to each company’s website and repetitively complete many quote forms is monotonous and tiresome. But it is imperative to do this in order to find a lower rate.

Quote rates the easy way

The preferred way to find lower prices utilizes a single form to obtain quotes from a lot of companies. The form is fast, reduces the work, and makes price shopping online much more enjoyable and efficient. After your information is entered, it gets priced and you are able to buy any or none of the pricing results. If you find a better price you simply finish the application and purchase the new policy. The entire process takes just a few minutes to complete and could lower your rates considerably.

To get comparison pricing now, simply click here to open in new window and begin entering your coverage information. If you have your current policy handy, we recommend you duplicate the limits and deductibles as close as possible to your current policy. This guarantees you will receive rate quotes using the exact same coverages.

Which insurance is the “right” coverage?

When it comes to choosing the best auto insurance coverage, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine whether your personal situation may require specific advice.

  • Am I covered if I wreck a rental car?
  • Can my babysitter drive my car?
  • Is my custom paint covered by insurance?
  • Am I covered if I hit a deer?
  • Am I covered when renting a car or should I buy coverage from the car rental agency?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • What if I don’t agree with a claim settlement offer?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but a few of them apply then you might want to talk to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.

Auto insurance coverage information

Having a good grasp of your policy aids in choosing the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. These are typical coverage types found on most insurance policies.

Liability car insurance – This coverage will cover damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property. Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. Your policy might show 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 coverage protects against things such as emergency aid, legal defense fees, structural damage and repair bills for other people’s vehicles. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but you should buy higher limits if possible.

Collision – This covers damage to your Dakota caused by collision with an object or car. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage protects against things like scraping a guard rail, rolling your car and hitting a parking meter. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible to bring the cost down.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection from other drivers when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered losses include injuries to you and your family and damage to your Dodge Dakota.

Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea.

Comprehensive coverage – Comprehensive insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage pays for claims like falling objects, fire damage, a broken windshield, damage from a tornado or hurricane and damage from flooding. The maximum payout your insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s not worth carrying full coverage.

Medical payments coverage and PIP – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses for things like prosthetic devices, chiropractic care, hospital visits and nursing services. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover 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 universally available and may carry a deductible