How Much Does 1999 Volkswagen GTI Insurance Cost?
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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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UPDATED: Apr 30, 2018
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Did you make the mistake of buying overpriced car insurance? Believe me, you’re not the only one. Consumers have multiple car insurance companies to buy insurance from, and though it is a good thing to have a selection, more options can take longer to adequately compare rates.
Buy insurance coverage online
Most major insurance companies provide prices on the web. Getting online quotes doesn’t take a lot of time as you simply type in the coverage amounts you desire into the form. Once entered, the quote system pulls your driving record and credit report and returns a price based on many factors. This streamlines rate comparisons, but the work required to visit different websites and type in the same information is monotonous and tiresome. But it’s also necessary to do this in order to get lower prices.
There is an easier way to compare rates
A quicker way to lower your rates makes use of a single form that obtains quotes from a lot of companies. It saves time, eliminates repetitive work, and makes online price comparison much more enjoyable. After sending the form, it is quoted and you are able to buy any of the returned quotes. If a lower price is quoted, you can click and sign and buy the policy. The whole process takes just a few minutes to complete and you will know how your current rates stack up.
In order to compare rates using this form now, click here and input your coverage information. To compare your current rates, we recommend that you enter exactly as they are listed on your policy. This makes sure you will receive a rate comparison for similar coverage.
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How your GTI insurance rates are determined
Many different elements are used when you quote your car insurance policy. Some are pretty understandable like your driving record, but some are less apparent like your vehicle usage or how financially stable you are.
- Better credit means lower prices – Having a good credit history factor in calculating your insurance coverage rates. Therefore, if your credit history is lower than you’d like, you could potentially save money when insuring your 1999 Volkswagen GTI if you clean up your credit. Insureds that have high credit scores tend to be better risks to insure than those with poor credit scores.
- Save by driving vehicles with better crash test results – Cars with five star safety ratings can get you lower premiums. Safer cars help reduce the chance of injuries in an accident and fewer injuries means lower claim amounts and lower rates for you. If your Volkswagen is rated at a minimum an “acceptable” rating on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety website it may be receiving lower rates.
- Annual mileage and car insurance prices – The more miles you rack up on your Volkswagen each year the more you’ll pay to insure it. The majority of insurers rate vehicles based upon how much you drive. Vehicles used primarily for pleasure use receive lower rates than vehicles that are driven to work every day. Ask your agent if your insurance coverage coverage correctly shows the proper vehicle usage. Incorrect rating for your GTI can result in significantly higher rates.
- An active claims history can cost more – Car insurance companies give the best rates to insureds who file claims infrequently. If you file claims often, you can expect either a policy non-renewal or much higher rates. Your car insurance is intended to be relied upon for the bigger claims that can’t be paid out-of-pocket.
- Liability coverage limits on your policy – Your policy’s liability coverage is the protection in the event that you are ruled to be at fault for an accident. Your policy’s liability insurance provides you with a defense in court which can cost thousands of dollars. It is affordable coverage compared to other policy coverages, so drivers should buy more than the minimum limits required by law.
- Teenagers vs. older drivers – Mature drivers have been proven to be more responsible, cost insurance companies less in claims , and usually have better credit.Drivers with little experience have been known to be more careless with other occupants in the car and because of this, their insurance coverage rates are much higher.
- Avoid tickets and save – Whether or not you get tickets can have a huge impact on auto insurance premiums. Having a single speeding ticket or other violation can increase the cost of insurance to the point where it’s not affordable. Drivers who don’t get tickets pay lower auto insurance prices as compared to those with violations. Drivers with license-revoking violations like reckless driving or DUI are required to submit a SR-22 or proof of financial responsibility with their state’s department of motor vehicles in order to prevent a license revocation.
Discounts to earn cheap auto insurance rates
Not many people think insurance is cheap, but you can get discounts that could drop your premiums quite a bit. Some of these disounts will be visible at the time you complete a quote, but occassionally some discounts must be inquired about before you will receive the discount.
- Good Driver Discounts – Insureds who avoid accidents can pay as much as 50% less for GTI coverage than drivers with accidents.
- More Vehicles More Savings – Buying coverage for all your vehicles with the same company can reduce rates for all insured vehicles.
- Paperless Signup – A handful of auto insurance companies will provide an incentive just for signing your application on the web.
- Discount for Life Insurance – Some insurance companies give lower premium rates if you buy some life insurance too.
- Anti-theft Discount – Cars and trucks that have factory anti-theft systems can help prevent theft so companies will give you a small discount.
- Driving Data Discount – People who choose to allow driving data collection to study driving manner through the use of a telematics system like Allstate’s Drivewise may see discounts if they exhibit good driving behavior.
Don’t be shocked that most discount credits are not given to the entire policy premium. Most cut specific coverage prices like liability and collision coverage. Even though it may seem like you can get free auto insurance, you’re out of luck.
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Tailor your car insurance coverage to you
When buying coverage, there is no best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is unique so your insurance should reflect that For instance, these questions could help you determine whether your personal situation would benefit from professional advice.
- Do I need medical payments coverage since I have good health insurance?
- How much can I save by bundling my policies?
- Can I afford to buy a different vehicle if my 1999 Volkswagen GTI is totaled?
- Am I covered if I hit my neighbor’s mailbox?
- Does my medical payments coverage pay my health insurance deductible?
- How high should deductibles be on a 1999 Volkswagen GTI?
- When can my company non-renew my policy?
- Is my Volkswagen GTI covered if I use it for business?
- Do I need an umbrella policy?
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation then you might want to talk to an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, simply complete this short form or click here for a list of car insurance companies in your area. It only takes a few minutes and may give you better protection.
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Coverages available on your policy
Understanding the coverages of your policy helps when choosing which coverages you need at the best deductibles and correct limits. Insurance terms can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are typical coverage types offered by insurance companies.
Auto liability – This coverage will cover damage that occurs to other’s property or people in an accident. It protects you from legal claims by others, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.
Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have limits of 50/100/50 that means you have $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property.
Liability insurance covers things like emergency aid, attorney fees, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, funeral expenses and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.
Medical expense insurance – Med pay and PIP coverage reimburse you for immediate expenses like rehabilitation expenses, chiropractic care, funeral costs and surgery. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover both the driver and occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.
Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important.
Collision – This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with an object or car. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.
Collision insurance covers things like hitting a parking meter, colliding with a tree and damaging your car on a curb. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible to bring the cost down.
Comprehensive (Other than Collision) – Comprehensive insurance covers damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage protects against things such as a tree branch falling on your vehicle, fire damage and a broken windshield. The highest amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s not worth carrying full coverage.
Pennies from heaven
When shopping online for insurance, never buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. There are too many instances where an accident victim reduced physical damage coverage only to find out that their decision to reduce coverage ended up costing them more. Your objective should be to buy enough coverage at the lowest possible cost while still protecting your assets.
Lower-priced insurance can be bought from both online companies and also from your neighborhood agents, and you should compare rates from both to get a complete price analysis. Some insurance providers do not provide online price quotes and most of the time these regional insurance providers sell through independent agents.
More tips and info about insurance is available at these sites:
- Speed and Speed Limit FAQ (iihs.org)
- Distracted Driving (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Auto Theft Statistics (Insurance Information Insitute)
- Teen Driver Licensing Information (iihs.org)
- If I File a Claim will My Insurance Go Up? (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.