Cheaper 2017 FIAT 500L Insurance Cost

Finding affordable car insurance probably sounds like a formidable task if you are like the majority of consumers and have never used online rate comparisons. Don’t let the process intimidate you because we’re going to show you how.

Save a ton with these insurance coverage discounts

Some providers do not list the complete list of policy discounts in an easy-to-find place, so here is a list a few of the more common in addition to some of the lesser obvious discounts that you can inquire about if you buy car insurance online.

  • Online Discount – Many insurance coverage companies provide a small discount for buying your policy online.
  • Multi-Vehicle Discounts – Buying insurance for multiple vehicles on a single policy can reduce rates for all insured vehicles.
  • No Claim Discounts – Drivers who don’t have accidents pay much less as opposed to frequent claim filers.
  • Defensive Driver Discounts – Passing a defensive driving course may get you a small discount and also improve your driving technique.
  • Club Memberships – Joining a qualifying organization may earn a discount on your bill.

One thing to note about discounts is that some of the credits will not apply the the whole policy. Some only apply to specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. So even though you would think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it doesn’t quite work that way.

Popular insurance coverage companies and a selection of discounts are shown below.

  • State Farm may have discounts that include Drive Safe & Save, good driver, student away at school, Steer Clear safe driver discount, and good student.
  • Liberty Mutual has savings for preferred payment discount, newly married, new vehicle discount, multi-policy, new graduate, multi-car, and safety features.
  • American Family offers discounts for TimeAway discount, defensive driver, good driver, air bags, bundled insurance, mySafetyValet, and Steer into Savings.
  • Progressive offers premium reductions for good student, multi-policy, online quote discount, continuous coverage, homeowner, online signing, and multi-vehicle.
  • Farmers Insurance may include discounts for teen driver, electronic funds transfer, switch companies, homeowner, and multi-car.
  • Auto-Owners Insurance discounts include company car, safe driver, group or association, good student, and teen driver.
  • SAFECO policyholders can earn discounts including anti-lock brakes, bundle discounts, multi-car, teen safety rewards, teen safe driver, accident prevention training, and drive less.

When getting free car insurance quotes, it’s a good idea to each company which discounts they offer. Some of the discounts discussed earlier might not be offered on policies in your area.

Insurance quotes comparison

When looking for low cost car insurance quotes, there are a couple ways to compare prices from many different insurance companies. The best way to find cheaper 2017 FIAT 500L rates is to get quotes online. It is quite easy and can be accomplished in just a few minutes using one of these methods.

  1. The first (and easiest) way to find the lowest comparison rates is an all-inclusive rate comparison (click to open form in new window). This style of form keeps you from doing repetitive form submissions to each individual insurance company. Just one form gets prices estimates from multiple companies. This is by far the quickest method.
  2. A more difficult way to analyze rates is spending the time to visit the website for each individual company and repeat the quote process again and again. For instance, let’s assume you want rates from GEICO, State Farm and GMAC. To get rate quotes you would need to spend time going to each site individually and repeatedly type in your coverage information, which can be really labor intensive. To view a list of companies in your area, click here.
  3. The least efficient way to shop rates is physically going to different agent offices. The ability to get quotes online has made agencies unnecessary unless you’re the type of person who wants the peace of mind of an agent trained in personal lines coverage. Although you can compare the best prices online but have a local agent actually write the policy.

The approach you take is up to you, just ensure you’re using nearly identical coverages for each quote you get. If each company quotes higher or lower deductibles you will not be able to determine the best price for your FIAT 500L. Just a small difference in insurance coverages could mean much higher rates. It’s important to know that more quotes gives you a better chance of getting a better price.

Insurance coverage can get complicated

When it comes to choosing coverage, there isn’t really a cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s needs are different.

For instance, these questions may help you determine whether or not you would benefit from professional advice.

  • How do I buy GAP insurance?
  • Should I have combined single limit or split liability limits?
  • Why am I be forced to buy a membership to get insurance from some companies?
  • Am I covered if my car is in a flood?
  • Do I need rental car coverage?
  • Exactly who is provided coverage by my policy?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • What companies insure drivers after a DUI or DWI?

If you can’t answer these questions but one or more may apply to you then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, fill out this quick form.

Car insurance 101

Having a good grasp of your car insurance policy can be of help when determining which coverages you need for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring.

Auto liability insurance – This coverage will cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU against other people’s claims, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. Your policy might show limits of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Alternatively, you may have one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which provides one coverage limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability coverage pays for claims like repair bills for other people’s vehicles, bail bonds and medical services. How much liability coverage do you need? That is your choice, but consider buying higher limits if possible.

Collision coverage – Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from colliding with an object or car. A deductible applies and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage pays for claims like colliding with a tree, backing into a parked car, sustaining damage from a pot hole, hitting a mailbox and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to choose a higher deductible to bring the cost down.

Medical expense coverage – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for short-term medical expenses like prosthetic devices, rehabilitation expenses, pain medications, X-ray expenses and surgery. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you lack health insurance entirely. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Uninsured or underinsured coverage – This coverage protects you and your vehicle from other motorists when they do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as damage to your FIAT 500L.

Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage should not be overlooked. Usually these coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Comprehensive protection – This pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims such as a broken windshield, theft, falling objects and damage from a tornado or hurricane. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

The bottom line

We covered many ways to get a better price on 2017 FIAT 500L insurance. The key thing to remember is the more times you quote, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may even find the best prices are with a small local company.

Consumers switch companies for any number of reasons including delays in responding to claim requests, high prices, poor customer service or even denial of a claim. Whatever your reason, finding a great new company can be easier than you think.

As you prepare to switch companies, it’s very important that you do not reduce coverage to reduce premium. In many instances, an insured dropped liability coverage limits only to regret they didn’t purchase enough coverage. The aim is to get the best coverage possible at the best cost, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.

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