2016 Lincoln MKZ Insurance Rates – 5 Tricks for Cheapest Quotes
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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
UPDATED: Oct 7, 2015
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UPDATED: Oct 7, 2015
It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.
Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance company and cannot guarantee quotes from any single company.
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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If you are new to online price comparisons, most likely you are confused due to the large selection of local and online companies competing for your business.
It’s a good habit to get comparison quotes quite often because rates fluctuate regularly. Just because you found the best deal on MKZ insurance a few years ago there is a good chance you can find better prices now. Ignore everything you know about car insurance because we’re going to show you the fastest way to reduce your cost while increasing coverage.
Cheaper rates with these five discounts
Companies offering auto insurance do not list every available discount in a way that’s easy to find, so we break down both the well known and also the lesser-known discounts you could be receiving when you buy car insurance online.
- Air Bags and Passive Restraints – Vehicles with factory air bags or motorized seat belts can receive discounts of 20 to 30 percent.
- Savings for New Vehicles – Putting coverage on a new car may earn a small discount due to better safety requirements for new vehicles.
- Fewer Miles Equal More Savings – Keeping the miles down on your Lincoln could be rewarded with discounted car insurancerates on garaged vehicles.
- Discount for Multiple Policies – If you insure your home and vehicles with the same company you could get a discount of at least 10 to 15 percent or more.
- Organization Discounts – Being in a qualifying organization is a good way to get lower rates on car insurance.
Don’t be surprised that most credits do not apply the the whole policy. Most cut the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. Just because it seems like all the discounts add up to a free policy, car insurance companies aren’t that generous.
To view companies who offer discounts, click here.
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Car insurance can be complex
When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is unique.
These are some specific questions might point out if you may require specific advice.
- Do I have any recourse if my insurance company denies a claim?
- Do I really need UM/UIM coverage?
- Am I covered if I crash into my own garage door?
- Should I buy only the required minimum liability coverage?
- Is there coverage for injuries to my pets?
- How much can I save by bundling my policies?
- Do I need higher collision deductibles?
If you can’t answer these questions, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form.
Do drivers who switch really save?
Progressive, Geico, Allstate and State Farm constantly bombard you with ads in print and on television. They all seem to have a common claim about how much you will save if you change your policy. How is it possible that every company can lower your prices?
Insurance providers are able to cherry pick for the type of customer that will be a good risk. A good example of a profitable customer may be over the age of 40, has had continuous coverage, and has a short commute. Any person who fits those characteristics will get a cheap rate quote and have a good chance to save a lot of money.
People who fall short of the ideal profile will see a higher rate with the end result being the prospect going elsewhere. The ads say “drivers that switch” not “all people who quote” can save as much as they claim. That’s the way insurance companies can confidently state the savings.
That is why drivers should quote coverage with many companies. It’s just not possible to know with any certainty which company will fit your personal profile best.
Detailed coverages of your auto insurance policy
Knowing the specifics of auto insurance can help you determine the right coverages for your vehicles. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.
UM/UIM Coverage
This coverage gives you protection when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your Lincoln MKZ.
Since many drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is very important. Normally the UM/UIM limits are set the same as your liablity limits.
Coverage for liability
This will cover injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people by causing an accident. This coverage protects you from legal claims by others, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.
It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You commonly see values of 25/50/25 which stand for a limit of $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 for the entire accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000. Another option is a combined limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability can pay for claims such as repair bills for other people’s vehicles, loss of income and funeral expenses. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.
Comprehensive or Other Than Collision
Comprehensive insurance pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like hitting a bird, hail damage and damage from getting keyed. The maximum payout you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Medical costs insurance
Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP kick in for expenses for hospital visits, EMT expenses, pain medications and dental work. They are used in conjunction with a health insurance plan or if you lack health insurance entirely. Medical payments and PIP cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Auto collision coverage
Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision coverage protects against claims like hitting a mailbox, driving through your garage door and sustaining damage from a pot hole. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible to bring the cost down.
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More quotes. Lower rates.
When buying insurance coverage, it’s very important that you do not skimp on coverage in order to save money. There have been many cases where consumers will sacrifice liability coverage limits only to find out they didn’t have enough coverage. Your goal should be to purchase plenty of coverage for the lowest cost, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
Cost effective 2016 Lincoln MKZ insurance can be sourced both online in addition to many insurance agents, and you need to comparison shop both to get a complete price analysis. Some companies may not offer online quoting and usually these small insurance companies prefer to sell through independent agencies.
People who switch companies do it for many reasons like policy non-renewal, not issuing a premium refund, denial of a claim and even delays in paying claims. Whatever your reason, choosing a new insurance company is pretty easy and you might even save some money in the process.
More tips and info about insurance coverage can be read at these sites:
- Booster Seat Ratings (iihs.org)
- Prepare your Teens for Safe Driving (InsureUonline.org)
- No-Fault Auto Insurance Statistics (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Parking Tips to Reduce Door Dings (State Farm)
- Understanding Car Crashes Video (iihs.org)
- Steps to Take After an Auto Accident (Insurance Information Insitute)
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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.