2013 Audi A4 Car Insurance Cost – 7 Savings Tips

Did a good deal turn into an underperforming, overpriced auto insurance policy? You’re in good company because many drivers have buyer’s remorse.

You have multiple insurance companies to buy insurance from, and though it is a good thing to have a choice, lots of choices makes it harder to compare rates and cut insurance costs.

Choosing the best insurance company for you is easy if you know what you’re doing. If you have car insurance now, you stand a good chance to be able to reduce your rates substantially using these tips. But consumers do need to understand how big insurance companies market on the web and apply this information to your search.

Use discounts on insurance coverage

Auto insurance companies do not advertise every possible discount in a way that’s easy to find, so below is a list some of the best known and the more hidden credits available to bring down your rates. If you do not double check each discount you deserve, you’re just leaving money on the table.

• Discounts for Government Workers – Simply working for the federal government could qualify for a slight premium decrease on A4 coverage with select insurance companies.
• Discount for Good Grades – Getting good grades may save as much as 25% on a auto insurance quote. The good student discount can last up to age 25.
• Bundle and Save – If you can bundle your auto and homeowners insurance with one company you could get a discount of up to 20% off your total premium.
• Membership in Organizations – Participating in qualifying clubs or civic groups is a good way to get lower rates when getting a auto insurance quote.
• Pay Early and Save – If you pay your entire premium ahead of time instead of paying each month you can actually save on your bill.
• Resident Student – who are attending college and do not take a car to college can receive lower rates.
• Drive Less and Save – Keeping the miles down on your Audi could be rewarded with cheaper insurance coveragerates.

Remember that many deductions do not apply to all coverage premiums. A few only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like liability, collision or medical payments. Despite the appearance that adding up those discounts means a free policy, it’s just not the way it works.

If you would like to see a list of insurance companies with the best discounts, follow this link.

The method we recommend to compare rate quotes is to realize car insurance companies have advanced systems to quote your coverage. To get started, all you need to do is provide information including if it has an anti-theft system, if the vehicle is leased, driver ages, and which vehicles you own. Your insurance information is automatically sent to many of the top insurers and you get price estimates instantly.

Tailor your insurance coverage to you

When it comes to choosing coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. For example, these questions may help you determine if you may require specific advice.

• Am I covered when driving on a suspended license?
• Does my policy cover me when driving someone else’s vehicle?
• Do I have coverage for damage caused while driving under the influence?
• Where can I find high-risk insurance?
• Is a blown tire covered by insurance?
• What is the minimum liability in my state?
• Is business property covered if stolen from my car?
• What is an SR-22 filing?
• Why do I only qualify for high-risk insurance?
• Do I need PIP coverage since I have good health insurance?

If you can’t answer these questions then you might want to talk to an agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or click here for a list of insurance companies in your area.

Specific coverage details

Understanding the coverages of auto insurance helps when choosing appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Listed below are typical coverages found on the average auto insurance policy.

Comprehensive insurance

Comprehensive insurance pays for damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as vandalism, damage from a tornado or hurricane and theft. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.

Collision protection

Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision can pay for things like hitting a mailbox, crashing into a building, crashing into a ditch, damaging your car on a curb and colliding with another moving vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to choose a higher deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Liability coverage

Liability coverage will cover damage that occurs to people or other property by causing an accident. This insurance protects YOU from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see liability limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.

Liability coverage protects against things such as bail bonds, pain and suffering, medical expenses and repair bills for other people’s vehicles. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage gives you protection from other drivers when they do not carry enough liability coverage. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries and also any damage incurred to your Audi A4.

Since many drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important.

Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP reimburse you for expenses like EMT expenses, funeral costs, prosthetic devices, doctor visits and surgery. The coverages can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Shop smart and save

Cheaper insurance can be found from both online companies as well as from insurance agents, so you should compare both to have the best rate selection. Some companies don’t offer rate quotes online and these small insurance companies provide coverage only through independent insurance agents.

As you prepare to switch companies, it’s not a good idea to buy poor coverage just to save money. There are a lot of situations where drivers have reduced liability coverage limits and learned later that they should have had better coverage. Your goal should be to get the best coverage possible for the lowest price and still be able to protect your assets.

We just showed you many ideas to get a better price on 2013 Audi A4 insurance. The key thing to remember is the more providers you compare, the higher your chance of finding cheaper auto insurance. You may even discover the lowest priced insurance comes from a small mutual company. These companies can often insure niche markets at a lower cost than their larger competitors like Progressive or Geico.

More information

• Red Light Cameras (State Farm)
• Auto Insurance Basics (Insurance Information Insitute)
• Get the Right Protection (InsureUonline.org)
• Young Drivers: The High Risk Years Video (iihs.org)