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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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UPDATED: Oct 8, 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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Trying to find cheaper car insurance rates for your Scion FR-S? Drivers that are new to comparing insurance prices on the internet are likely to discover sourcing the cheapest insurance is more work than they thought.
How to buy car insurance online
Performing a rate comparison is a ton of work if you don’t know the most efficient way to do it. You could spend the better part of a day driving to insurance companies in your area, or you could save time and use the web to achieve your goal.
Many insurance companies belong to an insurance system that allows shoppers to submit their information once, and every company can give them a price based on that information. This system prevents you from having to do form submissions to each company.
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The single downside to getting quotes like this is you don’t know exactly the companies to receive prices from. If you wish to select specific providers for rate comparison, we have assembled a list of companies who write car insurance in your area. Click here to view list.
It’s up to you which method you use, but make sure you are using apples-to-apples coverages and limits for each quote you get. If you enter different data you will not be able to determine the lowest rate for your Scion FR-S. Just slight variations in limits may cause a big price difference. It’s important to know that comparing more rates from different companies provides better odds of finding the best price. Not every company provides price estimates online, so it’s important to also get prices from the smaller companies as well.
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Discounts to earn lower-cost car insurance rates
Car insurance is expensive, but you can get discounts that could help you make your next renewal payment. A few discounts will be applied when you purchase, but less common discounts must be asked about before being credited.
- Passenger Safety Discount – Factory options such as air bags or motorized seat belts can qualify for discounts of 25 to 30%.
- Low Miles Discount – Keeping the miles down on your Scion could qualify for lower premium rates on the low mileage vehicles.
- Federal Employees – Active or former government employment could cut as much as 10% off for FR-S coverage depending on your company.
- Driving Data Discount – Policyholders that allow their company to scrutinize vehicle usage by using a small device installed in their vehicle like Drivewise from Allstate or In-Drive from State Farm could save a few bucks if their driving habits are good.
- Accident Forgiveness Coverage – This one isn’t a discount, but some insurance companies will let one accident slide before your rates go up so long as you are claim-free for a set time period.
- Anti-lock Brakes – Cars, trucks, and SUVs that have anti-lock braking systems can avoid accidents so you can save 10 percent or more.
- Homeowners Discount – Just owning your own home can save a few bucks because of the fact that having a home is proof of financial responsibility.
- Multiple Policy Discount – If you can combine your auto and home policy and insure them with the same company you may earn at least 10 to 15 percent or more.
- E-sign – A handful of car insurance companies will discount your bill up to fifty bucks just for signing your application on the web.
- Discount for Swiching Early – Select car insurance companies give a discount for switching companies before your current coverage expires. The savings is around 10%.
A quick disclaimer, most discounts do not apply the the whole policy. Most only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. Despite the fact that it seems like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, that’s just not realistic.
Larger car insurance companies and a partial list of their discounts are shown below.
- American Family may include discounts for bundled insurance, early bird, TimeAway discount, accident-free, multi-vehicle, and good driver.
- State Farm has savings for passive restraint, Steer Clear safe driver discount, defensive driving training, safe vehicle, and multiple autos.
- 21st Century policyholders can earn discounts including homeowners, anti-lock brakes, air bags, defensive driver, student driver, and early bird.
- Travelers offers discounts including new car, payment discounts, driver training, hybrid/electric vehicle, continuous insurance, and IntelliDrive.
- Geico may offer discounts for military active duty, defensive driver, five-year accident-free, good student, and driver training.
Before you buy a policy, ask every company which discounts they offer. Some of the earlier mentioned discounts may not apply in your state. For a list of providers that have a full spectrum of discounts, click here to view.
Six tips to get more affordable insurance costs
Many things are part of the equation when quoting car insurance. Some are obvious such as your driving record, but others are more obscure like your continuous coverage or your vehicle rating.When buying insurance coverage it’s important to understand the different types of things that help determine insurance coverage rates. When you know what positively or negatively determines base rates, this allows you to make good choices that can help you get big savings.
The factors shown below are most of the major factors used by insurance companies to determine your premiums.
- Incidental coverages you don’t use – Policies have additional coverages that sound like a good idea at the time on your 2016 FR-S policy. Insurance for things like vanishing deductibles, towing, and additional equipment coverage are probably not needed. These may sound like a good investment when discussing your needs, but your money might be better spent on other coverage so consider taking them off your policy.
- Reserve claims for larger damages – If you frequently file small claims, don’t be surprised to see either higher rates or even cancellation. Companies give the lowest premiums to people that do not abuse their auto insurance. Auto insurance is intended for more catestrophic claims.
- Marriage can save on insurance coverage – Being married can get you a discount on insurance coverage. Marriage generally demonstrates drivers are less irresponsible it has been statistically shown that married drivers tend to file fewer claims.
- Never let your insurance coverage policy lapse – Driving without insurance coverage in place is a misdemeanor and as a result your rates will increase for letting your coverage have a gap. Not only will you pay higher rates, getting caught without coverage could earn you fines or a revoked license. You may have to submit proof of financial responsibility or a SR-22 with your state department of motor vehicles.
- Insurance is expensive for teen drivers – Teenage drivers are statistically proven to be less responsible in a vehicle so insurance coverage rates are higher. More experienced drivers are shown to be more cautious, file fewer claims , and are generally more financially stable.
- Better rates on safer cars – Vehicles that have high safety ratings can get you lower premiums. Safe vehicles help reduce the chance of injuries in an accident and reduced instances of injuries translates directly to fewer claims and cheaper rates on your policy. If your Scion scored at minimum an “acceptable” rating on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety website or four stars on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website you are probably receiving a discount.
Tailor your insurance coverage coverage to you
When buying coverage, there really is not a one size fits all plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different.
Here are some questions about coverages that may help you determine whether or not you might need professional guidance.
- Is pleasure use cheaper than using my 2016 Scion FR-S to commute?
- What are the financial responsibility laws in my state?
- Is my 2016 Scion FR-S covered for flood damage?
- How high should my medical payments coverage be?
- When should my teen driver be added to my policy?
- Does liability extend to a camper or trailer?
- Are my friends covered when driving my 2016 Scion FR-S?
- Why does it cost so much to insure a teen driver?
If you don’t know the answers to these questions, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, simply complete this short form.
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The largest companies are not always cheapest
Auto insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate and Geico seem to constantly run television and radio advertisements. All the companies make an identical promise that you’ll save big if you switch to them. Is it even possible that every company can cost less than your current company? You have to listen carefully.
Insurance companies have a preferred profile for the right customer that will most likely be profitable. For instance, this type of driver might be over the age of 35, has few claims, and the vehicle is rated for pleasure use. Any person who matches that profile will get the preferred rates and is almost guaranteed to save when switching.
Potential insureds who do not meet this stringent profile will be quoted more expensive rates with the end result being the customer not purchasing. If you listen to the ad wording, they say “customers that switch” not “everybody who quotes” save that much. This is how insurance companies can claim big savings. Because of this risk profiling, it’s extremely important to get price quotes at each policy renewal. Because you cannot predict which insurance companies will have the best premium rates for your profile.
Specifics of your auto insurance policy
Knowing the specifics of your auto insurance policy can help you determine the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision)
This will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as damage from flooding, theft and fire damage. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
Collision coverage
This will pay to fix damage to your FR-S resulting from colliding with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision coverage pays for things like hitting a mailbox, colliding with a tree, scraping a guard rail, hitting a parking meter and driving through your garage door. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. You can also increase the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.
Medical expense insurance
Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses like ambulance fees, nursing services, surgery, X-ray expenses and chiropractic care. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover you and your occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Coverage for liability
This coverage protects you from damage or injury you incur to a person or their property by causing an accident. This coverage protects you against claims from other people, and doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 100/300/100 which stand for $100,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $100,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers things like structural damage, pain and suffering and repair bills for other people’s vehicles. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers
Your UM/UIM coverage gives you protection when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. It can pay for injuries to you and your family as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.
You can do this!
Insureds change insurance companies for a number of reasons such as extreme rates for teen drivers, unfair underwriting practices, denial of a claim and lack of trust in their agent. It doesn’t matter why you want to switch finding a great new company is pretty simple and you could end up saving a buck or two.
When you buy insurance online, it’s very important that you do not reduce coverage to reduce premium. There have been many situations where an accident victim reduced uninsured motorist or liability limits and found out when filing a claim that a couple dollars of savings turned into a financial nightmare. Your goal is to find the BEST coverage at the best cost, but do not sacrifice coverage to save money.
A few companies don’t offer internet price quotes and most of the time these smaller providers provide coverage only through local independent agencies. Discount 2016 Scion FR-S insurance can be sourced online as well as from insurance agents, so you should compare both in order to have the best price selection to choose from.
More information is located at these links:
- Credit Impacts Car Insurance Rates (State Farm)
- Coverage Information (Progressive Insurance)
- What if I Can’t Find Coverage? (Insurance Information Insitute)
- How to Avoid Staged Accidents (State Farm)
- Senior Drivers (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Vehicle Size and Weight 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.