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Benji Carr
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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.
Former Licensed Life Insurance Agent
UPDATED: Oct 8, 2015
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It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.
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Our partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from top car companies please enter your ZIP code above to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.
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Online rate comparisons for inexpensive insurance coverage can be challenging if you are one of the millions of people new to online price quotes. But relax because finding affordable coverage online is easier than you think.
This information will introduce you to the best way to quote coverages and some money-saving tips. If you have car insurance now, you should be able to reduce your rates substantially using these tips. Although car owners benefit from understanding the methods companies use to market on the web because it can help you find the best coverage.
Cheap insurance coverage rates with discounts
Insurance coverage is not cheap nor is it fun to buy but you may find discounts that may help make it more affordable. A few discounts will be applied at the time of quoting, but some need to be requested specifically before being credited.
- Sign Online – Many insurance coverage companies will give you a small discount just for signing your application on the internet.
- Employee of Federal Government – Active or former government employment can save as much as 8% on Diamante insurance with certain companies.
- Renewal Discounts – A few larger companies offer discounts for switching companies before your current expiration date. This discount can save up to 10%.
- Senior Citizens – Drivers that qualify as senior citizens may qualify for reduced rates on Diamante insurance.
- Anti-theft System – Vehicles that have factory alarm systems and tracking devices have a lower chance of being stolen and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
- Drive Safe and Save – Safe drivers could pay up to 40% less on Diamante insurance than their less cautious counterparts.
- Life Insurance Discount – Not all companies offer life insurance, but some may give you better rates if you take out a life insurance policy as well.
- Discount for Passive Restraints – Vehicles equipped with air bags may get savings of 25 to 30%.
- Driver Safety – Taking part in a class that teaches driver safety techniques could earn you a small percentage discount and also improve your driving technique.
Discounts save money, but please remember that most discount credits are not given to the entire policy premium. Most only cut individual premiums such as medical payments or collision. Even though it may seem like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, you’re out of luck.
A few of the larger companies and a summarized list of policyholder discounts are included below.
- Progressive offers discounts for online signing, continuous coverage, multi-vehicle, homeowner, online quote discount, good student, and multi-policy.
- MetLife has discounts for claim-free, accident-free, good driver, multi-policy, and good student.
- Mercury Insurance may have discounts that include multi-car, ease of repair, annual mileage, type of vehicle, and good student.
- Nationwide may offer discounts for defensive driving, multi-policy, easy pay, accident-free, and anti-theft.
- Geico offers discounts including emergency military deployment, air bags, anti-lock brakes, good student, and anti-theft.
- AAA policyholders can earn discounts including multi-policy, pay-in-full, education and occupation, AAA membership discount, and good driver.
It’s a good idea to ask each insurance company which discounts you may be entitled to. All car insurance discounts may not be available in your area. If you would like to view companies that offer multiple discounts, follow this link.
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Mitsubishi Diamante insurance premiums can be cheaper
Lots of things are used when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are pretty understandable like a motor vehicle report, but other factors are not quite as obvious like your continuous coverage or how financially stable you are.
- Do you know you’re credit rating? – Having a bad credit score is a big factor in determining premium rates. Drivers who have high credit scores tend to file fewer claims than drivers with poor credit scores. If your credit rating could use some work, you could potentially save money when insuring your 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante by improving your credit score.
- Safer occupants lowers prices – Safer cars get lower rates. Safer cars result in less severe injuries and better occupant protection means less claims paid which can mean better rates for you.
- Higher coverage deductibles cost less – The deductibles you choose are the amount of money you are required to pay if the claim is covered. Insurance for physical damage, termed comprehensive and collision coverage on your policy, protects your car from damage. Some examples of claims that would be covered would be a windshield broken by a bird, vandalism, or theft of your vehicle. The more money you pay before a claim is paid (deductible), the less your auto insurance will be on Diamante insurance.
- Females tend to take less risk – Over the last 30 years, statistics show females are less aggressive when driving. Now that doesn’t mean women are better drivers. They both get in auto accidents at a similar rate, but the males cause more damage and cost insurance companies more money. In addition to higher claims, males also have more aggressive citations like driving under the influence (DUI). Teenage male drivers generally have the highest accident percentage and are penalized with high auto insurance rates.
- Getting married is a good thing – Your spouse may earn you lower rates when shopping for auto insurance. Marriage usually means you are more mature than a single person and statistics prove married drivers tend to have fewer serious accidents.
- Auto insurance claims cost money – If you tend to file frequent claims, you shouldn’t be surprised to get higher rates. Insurance companies give the best rates to insureds that do not abuse their auto insurance. Insurance coverage is meant to be used in the event of the large, substantial claims.
- Don’t cut corners with liability insurance – The liability coverage on your policy provides coverage when you are found liable for causing damage or personal injury in an accident. It provides you with a defense in court up to the limits shown on your policy. This coverage is very inexpensive when compared to the cost of physical damage coverage, so insureds should have plenty of protection for their assets.
- More traffic equals higher premiums – Residing in less populated areas is a positive aspect when insuring your vehicles. Fewer drivers corresponds to lower accident rates in addition to fewer liability claims. Urban drivers have more auto accidents and longer commutes to work. Longer commute distances can result in more accidents.
Tailor your insurance coverage coverage to you
When it comes to choosing proper insurance coverage for your personal vehicles, there really is not a cookie cutter policy. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s.
For example, these questions may help you determine whether or not you may require specific advice.
- Should I buy only the required minimum liability coverage?
- Exactly who is provided coverage by my policy?
- Does my 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante qualify for pleasure use?
- Am I getting all the discounts available?
- Does coverage extend to a rental car in a foreign country?
- Is my custom paint covered by insurance?
If you’re not sure about those questions but one or more may apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, fill out this quick form.
Do drivers who switch really save?
Insurance coverage companies such as State Farm, Geico and Progressive seem to constantly run ads on television and other media. All the companies say the same thing that drivers can save some big amount if you change your insurance coverage coverage to their company. How do they all make almost identical claims? This is how they do it.
Companies quote their cheapest rates for the type of driver they prefer to insure. One example of a driver they prefer should be a female over age 40, is a homeowner, and drives less than 7,500 miles a year. Any new insured who fits that profile will get a cheap rate quote and as a result will probably save when they switch companies.
Insureds who fall short of the ideal profile may be forced to pay a higher premium and business not being written. The trick is to say “customers who switch” but not “everyone who gets a quote” can get the lowest rates when switching. That is how companies can lure you into getting a quote.
Different companies use different criteria so you absolutely need to compare price quotes frequently. It is just not possible to predict the company that will have the best car insurance rates.
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Information about specific coverages
Having a good grasp of car insurance aids in choosing the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Car insurance terms can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring.
Collision protection
Collision coverage covers damage to your Diamante resulting from a collision with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision coverage pays for claims like backing into a parked car, hitting a parking meter, crashing into a building and colliding with another moving vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. You can also bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.
Auto liability
Liability insurance protects you from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property in an accident. It protects YOU from legal claims by others. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see liability limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a $50,000 limit per person for injuries, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Another option is one limit called combined single limit (CSL) that pays claims from the same limit with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability coverage pays for things such as medical services, pain and suffering, emergency aid, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and bail bonds. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.
Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance
Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include injuries to you and your family as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important. Normally these limits are set the same as your liablity limits.
Insurance for medical payments
Med pay and PIP coverage kick in for expenses like surgery, hospital visits, prosthetic devices, nursing services and funeral costs. The coverages can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if there is no health insurance coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. Personal injury protection coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)
Comprehensive insurance coverage pays for damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive insurance covers claims like hitting a bird, a broken windshield, damage from a tornado or hurricane, falling objects and hail damage. The maximum payout 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.
Be a penny pincher
Cost effective 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante insurance is attainable online and from local agencies, so you need to quote insurance coverage with both to have the best chance of lowering rates. Some insurance companies may not have internet price quotes and usually these smaller companies only sell coverage through local independent agencies.
Insureds who switch companies do it for a variety of reasons including being labeled a high risk driver, not issuing a premium refund, delays in responding to claim requests and policy cancellation. Whatever your reason, finding a great new company can be pretty painless.
You just learned a lot of techniques to shop for 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante insurance online. The key concept to understand is the more you quote insurance coverage, the higher the chance of saving money. You may be surprised to find that the best price on insurance coverage is with a smaller regional carrier.
For more information, feel free to visit the following helpful articles:
- No-Fault Auto Insurance Statistics (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Medical Payments Coverage (Liberty Mutual)
- How Much Auto Coverage do I Need? (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Child Safety FAQ (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.