Finding better insurance prices for a Nissan Versa can turn out to be a painful process, but you can learn a few tricks and make it easy.
There are both good and bad ways to shop for insurance and we’ll show you the absolute fastest way to get price quotes for a new or used Nissan and obtain the lowest possible price either online or from local insurance agents.
You need to get comparison quotes occasionally because prices are variable and change quite frequently. If you had the lowest price for Versa insurance two years ago there is a good chance you can find better rates now. Block out anything you think you know about insurance because I’m going to teach you the fastest and easiest way to remove unneeded coverages and save money.
If you have a current car insurance policy or need new coverage, you can follow these tips to reduce the price you pay while maximizing coverage. Buying cheaper protection is not that difficult. Drivers just need to know the best way to compare rates online.
Some providers don’t always publicize every discount in an easy-to-find place, so the list below gives a summary of a few of the more common as well as the least known discounts that you may qualify for.
A quick disclaimer, some of the credits will not apply to the overall cost of the policy. Most only reduce individual premiums such as physical damage coverage or medical payments. Even though the math looks like you can get free auto insurance, insurance companies aren’t that generous. Any qualifying discounts will cut your policy premiums.
To view companies that have a full spectrum of discounts, click here.
Consumers need to have an understanding of some of the things that are used to determine your premiums. When consumers understand what influences your rates, this enables informed choices that could help you find much lower annual insurance costs.
When choosing the right insurance coverage, there really is not a perfect coverage plan. Each situation is unique.
Here are some questions about coverages that may help highlight if you would benefit from professional advice.
If you can’t answer these questions but one or more may apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form. It only takes a few minutes and can provide invaluable advice.
Understanding the coverages of a car insurance policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage and the correct deductibles and limits. Car insurance terms can be impossible to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.
Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for short-term medical expenses for things like EMT expenses, surgery, chiropractic care, ambulance fees and rehabilitation expenses. The coverages can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. It covers both the driver and occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Collision insurance
This pays for damage to your Versa caused by collision with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision insurance covers claims like scraping a guard rail, sustaining damage from a pot hole, damaging your car on a curb, rolling your car and crashing into a ditch. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. You can also choose a higher deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Comprehensive insurance
Comprehensive insurance pays for damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for things such as a tree branch falling on your vehicle, damage from getting keyed, damage from a tornado or hurricane, rock chips in glass and damage from flooding. The most your car insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)
This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and also any damage incurred to your Nissan Versa.
Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Normally the UM/UIM limits do not exceed the liability coverage limits.
Coverage for liability
Liability coverage will cover damage or injury you incur to people or other property. It protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for your own vehicle damage or injuries.
Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see policy limits of 25/50/25 which means a $25,000 limit per person for injuries, $50,000 for the entire accident, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Some companies may use one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which provides one coverage limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability coverage pays for things such as pain and suffering, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, structural damage, bail bonds and funeral expenses. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying higher limits if possible.
Cost effective 2015 Nissan Versa insurance is possible online as well as from independent agents, and you need to comparison shop both to have the best rate selection. Some insurance providers don’t offer the ability to get a quote online and usually these smaller companies only sell coverage through independent agents.
Consumers switch companies for a number of reasons such as delays in responding to claim requests, extreme rates for teen drivers, denial of a claim and poor customer service. Regardless of your reason for switching companies, finding the right car insurance provider can be easier than you think.
As you quote insurance coverage, never sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. There are many occasions where an insured dropped physical damage coverage only to find out that the savings was not a smart move. Your objective should be to buy enough coverage at the lowest possible cost, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
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