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Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
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Searching for cheaper car insurance rates for your Mercedes-Benz 500-Class? Car owners who are new to the process of price shopping insurance coverage online are likely to discover buying cheaper auto insurance is very challenging.
It’s a great practice to check car insurance prices once or twice a year since rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Despite the fact that you may have had the lowest premium rates for 500-Class insurance a year ago a different company probably has better prices today. You’ll find a ton of advice on car insurance out there, but in just a couple of minutes you can learn some great ways to save money.
If you are paying for car insurance now, you stand a good chance to be able to lower your premiums substantially using this information. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the most effective way to quote insurance. But car owners can benefit from knowing the way companies price online insurance and apply this information to your search.
Are you qualifying for every discount?
Car insurance companies don’t always advertise the complete list of policy discounts in a way that’s easy to find, so we researched a few of the more well known and also the more inconspicuous credits available to bring down your rates. If you’re not getting every credit available, you may be paying too high a price.
- Accident Free – Insureds with no claims or accidents pay much less as opposed to accident-prone drivers.
- No Charge for an Accident – Not really a discount, but a few companies such as Progressive, Allstate, and Liberty Mutual permit an accident before your rates go up with the catch being you have to be claim-free prior to being involved in the accident.
- Savings for New Vehicles – Buying a new car instead of a used car can get you a discount due to better safety requirements for new vehicles.
- Switch and Save Discount – A few companies offer discounts for renewing your policy prior to the expiration date on your current policy. You may see this discount when you get auto insurance quotes online.
- Safe Driver Discount – Accident-free drivers may save up to 50% more for 500-Class insurance compared to accident prone drivers.
- Fewer Miles Equal More Savings – Driving less can earn lower prices due to less chance of an accident.
- Professional Organizations – Participating in a professional or civic organization can get you a small discount on your next car insurance statement.
Discounts lower rates, but most of the big mark downs will not be given to the entire policy premium. Most cut the price of certain insurance coverages like comprehensive or collision. So despite the fact that it appears adding up those discounts means a free policy, it just doesn’t work that way. But any discount should help lower the cost of your policy.
Some of the insurance companies that may offer many of the previously listed discounts possibly include:
When quoting, ask each company which discounts you qualify for. Some of the earlier mentioned discounts may not be offered in every state.
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When in doubt talk to an agent
When it comes to buying the best car insurance coverage, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s.
For instance, these questions may help highlight if your insurance needs might need professional guidance.
- What discounts do I qualify for?
- How do I file an SR-22 for a DUI in my state?
- Does my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class qualify for pleasure use?
- Do I need higher collision deductibles?
- Is my custom paint covered by insurance?
- Is my nanny covered when driving my vehicle?
- Do I really need UM/UIM coverage?
If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, take a second and complete this form.
Can you really save $452 a year?
Companies like State Farm, Geico and Progressive endlessly run ads on TV and radio. They all have a common claim of big savings if you get a free auto insurance quote and switch to their company. How does each company give you a better price? Here is how they do it.
Companies can use profiling for the type of customer that earns them the highest profit. A good example of a profitable insured could be between the ages of 30 and 50, has never had a claim, and drives less than 7,500 miles a year. A customer getting a price quote who fits those characteristics receive the lowest rate quotes and most likely will cut their rates if they switch.
Drivers who are not a match for the ideal profile will be quoted a more expensive rate and this can result in business going elsewhere. The trick is to say “people that switch” not “everybody who quotes” save that much. That’s the way insurance companies can make the claims of big savings.
This emphasizes why drivers should get auto insurance quotes as often as possible. You cannot predict the company that will provide the lowest car insurance rates.
Insurance coverages explained
Knowing the specifics of a insurance policy can help you determine the best coverages for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy.
Collision – Collision insurance pays for damage to your 500-Class from colliding with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision coverage pays for things like colliding with another moving vehicle, damaging your car on a curb, colliding with a tree, backing into a parked car and sideswiping another vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Another option is to bump up the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Medical expense insurance – Med pay and PIP coverage pay for short-term medical expenses for prosthetic devices, ambulance fees, rehabilitation expenses, dental work and EMT expenses. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. Coverage applies to all vehicle occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Liability insurance – Liability coverage provides protection from damage or injury you incur to other’s property or people by causing an accident. It protects YOU against claims from other people, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You might see policy limits of 50/100/50 that translate to $50,000 bodily injury coverage, $100,000 for the entire accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Another option is a combined single limit or CSL which provides one coverage limit with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability insurance covers claims such as legal defense fees, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, bail bonds and structural damage. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” 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 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class.
Due to the fact that many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Normally your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – This pays for damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like theft, falling objects, vandalism, damage from getting keyed and hail damage. The highest amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
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At the end of the day…
Consumers change insurance companies for any number of reasons including delays in paying claims, an unsatisfactory settlement offer, extreme rates for teen drivers and policy non-renewal. It doesn’t matter what your reason, switching insurance companies can be less work than you think.
Affordable 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class insurance is available on the web and from local insurance agents, so you need to quote auto insurance with both to have the best chance of lowering rates. Some insurance companies may not have rates over the internet and usually these small insurance companies only sell through local independent agents.
We covered a lot of ways to save on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class insurance. It’s most important to understand that the more rate comparisons you have, the better your comparison will be. You may be surprised to find that the lowest priced insurance comes from the least-expected company.
To learn more, feel free to browse the articles below:
- Help Your Teen Be a Better Driver (State Farm)
- Rollover Crash FAQ (iihs.org)
- What to do at the Scene of an Accident (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Vehicle Safety Ratings (iihs.org)
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Benji Carr
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Benjamin Carr was a licensed insurance agent in Georgia and has two years’ experience in life, health, property and casualty coverage. He has worked with State Farm and other risk management firms. He is also a strategic writer and editor with a background in branding, marketing, and quality assurance. He has been in military newsrooms — literally on the frontline of journalism.
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.