No one in their right mind gets a kick out of paying for car insurance, especially when they could find better prices if they shop around.
Consumers have multiple insurers to pick from, and even though it’s nice to have a choice, having more car insurance companies makes it harder to find a good deal.
Finding affordable coverage is easy if you know what you’re doing. Just about everyone who carries car insurance stands a good chance to be able to save money. Nevertheless, car owners can benefit from knowing how big insurance companies determine prices and use this information to your advantage.
Shopping for lower insurance coverage rates can be exhausting if you don’t know the most efficient way. You could waste a few hours talking to agents in your area, or you could use online quoting to accomplish the same thing much quicker.
The majority of car insurance companies participate in a marketplace where insurance shoppers enter their coverage request one time, and each company then gives them pricing based on the submitted data. This prevents consumers from doing form submissions to every company.
To compare rates using this form now click here to start a free quote.
The single downside to getting quotes like this is you can’t choose the companies to receive prices from. If you wish to select individual companies to compare, we have a page of low cost insurance coverage companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.
It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just try to keep the exact same information for every quote you compare. If the quotes have different deductibles it’s not possible to determine the best price for your GMC Savana. Quoting even small variations in insurance coverages could mean much higher rates. Just remember that comparing more company’s prices will improve the odds of getting a lower rate. Not every company provides price estimates online, so it’s important to also get rates on coverage from those companies, too.
Auto insurance companies don’t always advertise every discount in an easy-to-find place, so we took the time to find some of the more common as well as the least known auto insurance savings.
A little disclaimer on discounts, most of the big mark downs will not be given to the entire policy premium. Most only apply to specific coverage prices like liability and collision coverage. So even though you would think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, that’s just not realistic.
To see insurers with discount rates, click this link.
When choosing proper insurance coverage for your vehicles, there is no perfect coverage plan. Every insured’s situation is different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. These are some specific questions could help you determine whether you would benefit from professional advice.
If you can’t answer these questions then you might want to talk to an insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies.
Learning about specific coverages of auto insurance can be of help when determining appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and coverage can change by endorsement. These are typical coverages found on the average auto insurance policy.
Comprehensive coverage – This covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as damage from getting keyed, fire damage, theft and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The most your auto insurance company will pay is the market value of your vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Collision coverage – Collision coverage pays for damage to your Savana from colliding with an object or car. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision coverage pays for things like hitting a parking meter, sideswiping another vehicle and crashing into a ditch. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to increase the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Medical payments coverage and PIP – Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses like funeral costs, nursing services, doctor visits, surgery and pain medications. The coverages can be utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. It covers you and your occupants in addition to being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Auto liability insurance – Liability coverage provides protection from damage or injury you incur to other people or property in an accident. It protects YOU against claims from other people. It does not cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have policy limits of 25/50/25 that means you have $25,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery.
Liability coverage pays for things such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, legal defense fees, court costs and repair costs for stationary objects. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but consider buying higher limits if possible.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and damage to your GMC Savana.
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. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important.