Have you fallen victim to an overpriced auto insurance policy? Trust us when we tell you there are lots of people in the same boat. Companies like Geico, 21st Century and Progressive constantly blast consumers with fancy advertisements and it can be hard to ignore the propoganda and do the work needed to find the best deal.
It’s a good habit to shop coverage around periodically due to the fact that insurance rates are usually higher with each renewal. Even if you think you had the lowest rates on Sky insurance two years ago there is a good chance you can find better rates now. Ignore everything you know about auto insurance because you’re about to find out the right way to find better coverage at a better price.
Lowering your 2007 Saturn Sky car insurance rates isn’t really that difficult. The only requirement is to take the time to compare quotes provided by online insurance companies. This is very easy and can be done in just a few minutes using one of these methods.
The first (and easiest) way to find low rates would be an industry-wide quote request form click to view form in new window. This type of form saves time by eliminating multiple quote forms for every car insurance company. One form submission will get you price quotes from many national carriers.
A harder way to get comparison quotes consists of going to the website for each individual company and fill out their own quote form. For sake of this example, let’s assume you want rates from USAA, Geico and Travelers. To get each rate you have to go to every website and enter your policy data, and that’s why the first method is more popular. For a list of links to insurance companies in your area, click here.
The least recommended way of comparing rate quotes is to spend your day driving to insurance agents’ offices. Shopping for car insurance online has reduced the need for local agents unless you prefer the professional guidance that only a license agent can provide. It is possible to comparison shop your insurance online but still have the advice of a local agent and you’ll learn how to do that later.
It’s up to you how you get prices quotes, just double check that you are using exactly the same coverages and limits for every company. If you compare differing limits it will be impossible to determine which rate is truly the best.
Drivers constantly see and hear ads that promise big savings by Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm. All the ads make an identical promise that you’ll save big if you change to their company.
But how can every company say the same thing? It’s all in the numbers.
Different companies have a certain “appetite” for the type of driver that makes them money. An example of a profitable customer could possibly be between 25 and 40, has no driving citations, and has a high credit rating. A customer who fits that profile will get very good rates and most likely will pay quite a bit less when switching companies.
Drivers who are not a match for the “perfect” profile must pay a higher premium which leads to the customer not buying. The ads say “customers who switch” not “everybody who quotes” save that much. That’s the way insurance companies can make those claims.
This illustrates why drivers should quote coverage with many companies. You cannot predict which insurance companies will have the lowest Saturn Sky insurance rates.
An important part of buying insurance is that you know the rating factors that go into determining the rates you pay for auto insurance. Understanding what influences your rates enables informed choices that could result in better auto insurance rates.
Listed below are some of the items auto insurance companies consider when setting premiums.
Insurance can cost an arm and a leg, but companies offer discounts that you may not know about. Some discounts apply automatically when you quote, but some must be specially asked for before you get the savings. If you’re not getting every credit possible, you are paying more than you should be.
Keep in mind that some of the credits will not apply to all coverage premiums. Some only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as collision or personal injury protection. So when the math indicates you could get a free car insurance policy, it doesn’t quite work that way. Any amount of discount will cut the amount you have to pay.
Companies that may offer some of the above discounts include:
It’s a good idea to ask each insurance company how you can save money. Some discounts might not apply in your area.
When it comes to buying the best auto insurance coverage, there is no single plan that fits everyone. Each situation is unique and your policy should reflect that. Here are some questions about coverages that might help in determining if your insurance needs might need professional guidance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and can help protect your family.
Learning about specific coverages of your insurance policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement. These are the usual coverages available from insurance companies.
Collision coverage – Collision coverage covers damage to your Sky resulting from a collision with an object or car. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims such as hitting a mailbox, hitting a parking meter, rolling your car, sustaining damage from a pot hole and scraping a guard rail. 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 increase the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Medical costs insurance – Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for expenses such as doctor visits, funeral costs and pain medications. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if there is no health insurance coverage. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Comprehensive or Other Than Collision – This will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You need to pay your deductible first then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive can pay for things like hail damage, fire damage, rock chips in glass and a broken windshield. The most you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Auto liability insurance – This protects you from damage that occurs to other’s property or people in an accident. It protects YOU against claims from other people. Liability doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see liability limits of 100/300/100 which stand for a limit of $100,000 per injured person, $300,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Some companies may use one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which provides one coverage limit with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability coverage protects against things like legal defense fees, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, bail bonds and court costs. How much liability coverage do you need? That is your choice, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.
UM/UIM Coverage – This gives you protection when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as damage to your Saturn Sky.
Because many people only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is important protection for you and your family. Frequently these coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.
The cheapest 2007 Saturn Sky insurance is possible on the web and with local insurance agents, and you should compare price quotes from both to have the best selection. There are still a few companies who do not offer you the ability to get quotes online and usually these smaller companies provide coverage only through local independent agents.
When you buy insurance online, make sure you don’t sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. There have been many cases where an accident victim reduced comprehensive coverage or liability limits only to regret that the small savings ended up costing them much more. The aim is to purchase a proper amount of coverage at the best price while not skimping on critical coverages.
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