Did you fall for a flashy sales pitch and buy an underperforming, overpriced insurance coverage policy? Trust us when we tell you there are many consumers feeling the pinch from expensive insurance coverage.
Companies like Progressive, State Farm and Geico constantly bombard you with TV and radio ads and it is challenging if not impossible to see past the corporate glitz and do the work needed to find the best deal.
It’s a good habit to take a look at other company’s rates occasionally because rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Even if you think you had the best price on XC70 coverage a few years ago you will most likely find a better rate today. Starting now, ignore everything you know about insurance coverage because you’re going to get a crash course in how to quote online to save money, get proper coverage and the best rates.
Auto insurance companies don’t always advertise all their discounts very well, so we break down both the well known as well as the least known discounts you could be receiving.
A little note about advertised discounts, some of the credits will not apply to all coverage premiums. A few only apply to specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. So when it seems like it’s possible to get free car insurance, you won’t be that lucky.
For a list of insurance companies with the best insurance coverage discounts, click here to view.
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage, there really is no single plan that fits everyone. Everyone’s situation is a little different so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that might help in determining if your insurance needs might need an agent’s assistance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.
Understanding the coverages of insurance helps when choosing which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. Policy terminology can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Below you’ll find the normal coverages available from insurance companies.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against things like a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hail damage, damage from getting keyed and vandalism. The most a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Medical expense insurance – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for expenses for things like EMT expenses, doctor visits, X-ray expenses, prosthetic devices and hospital visits. They are utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover both the driver and occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle from other motorists when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your Volvo XC70.
Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family.
Auto liability insurance – Liability coverage will cover damage that occurs to other’s property or people that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see policy limits of 100/300/100 which stand for $100,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability coverage pays for things like medical services, repair costs for stationary objects, attorney fees and court costs. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but consider buying as much as you can afford.
Collision – This will pay to fix damage to your XC70 caused by collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision can pay for claims such as backing into a parked car, rolling your car, colliding with another moving vehicle and sideswiping another vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
When shopping online for insurance, do not reduce needed coverages to save money. Too many times, an insured dropped comprehensive coverage or liability limits and discovered at claim time they didn’t purchase enough coverage. Your strategy should be to find the BEST coverage at a price you can afford.
We covered many ways to compare 2004 Volvo XC70 insurance prices online. The key concept to understand is the more rate comparisons you have, the better chance you’ll have of finding lower rates. Consumers may even find the best price on insurance is with some of the smallest insurance companies. Some small companies can often provide lower rates in certain areas compared to the large companies like Allstate, Geico and Progressive.
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