Did you fall for a flashy sales pitch and buy an overpriced insurance coverage policy? Trust us, there are a lot of people just like you who feel imprisoned by their insurance coverage policy.
Drivers have so many auto insurance companies to purchase coverage from, and although it’s nice to have a choice, having more auto insurance companies makes it harder to compare rates and cut insurance costs.
Buying car insurance is not rocket science. Essentially every vehicle owner who carries auto insurance should be able to cut their insurance bill. Although vehicle owners should learn the way insurance companies compete online because it can help you find the best coverage.
The fastest way that we advise to compare rate quotes is to know the fact most of the larger companies will pay a fee to compare their rates. To begin a comparison, all you need to do is provide a little information such as the year, make and model of vehicles, whether you are married, your job, and an estimate of your credit level. That rating information is automatically sent to many highly-rated insurers and you get price estimates almost instantly.
When choosing adequate coverage, there is no best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is unique so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that may help highlight if you might need professional guidance.
If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation then you might want to talk to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of auto insurance companies in your area.
Understanding the coverages of auto insurance helps when choosing the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Below you’ll find the normal coverages available from auto insurance companies.
This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your Mercury Montego.
Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.
This coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as a tree branch falling on your vehicle, damage from getting keyed and hail damage. The maximum amount a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Collision insurance pays for damage to your Montego from colliding with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision can pay for things such as colliding with another moving vehicle, crashing into a building, sideswiping another vehicle, crashing into a ditch and driving through your garage door. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for short-term medical expenses for things like nursing services, dental work, doctor visits and hospital visits. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Liability coverage protects you from damage or injury you incur to other people or property by causing an accident. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for your injuries or vehicle damage.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see policy limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a $50,000 limit per person for injuries, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers claims like attorney fees, medical services, repair costs for stationary objects and legal defense fees. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but consider buying higher limits if possible.