Archive for November, 2009
Austin auto insurance is an important part of your daily life. It may not seem like more than another monthly payment, but you are putting that policy to use every time you get behind the wheel. Not having car insurance in can cost much more than a yearly premium if you have an accident or get caught driving without it.
A good policy doesn’t necessarily mean the cheapest policy, but you shouldn’t have to pay more than you can afford for auto insurance. When shopping for quotes through an Austin insurance company, there are some things you can do to get the lowest payments possible.
The first thing to look at when shopping for car insurance is what kind of vehicle you own. An new, expensive and/or sporty car will probably cost more to insure. If your vehicle is on the list of highly stolen cars, expect to pay a higher premium. Your Austin TX insurance agent will be able to tell you if your car is on that list. Also, an older vehicle that has a value of only a few thousand dollars can be inexpensive to insure because you can carry liability only, rather than paying for full coverage.
One thing you shouldn’t do when shopping for auto insurance is to get a policy that leaves you underinsured. Medical costs are getting higher each year, which means if you have an accident you may end up having to pay for what your cheap policy doesn’t cover. Find an Austin insurance company that will work with you to find the best coverage for your needs. If your premiums are still too high, consider driving a different vehicle that requires a lower priced policy.
Combine policies for a discount on your premiums if you have auto insurance coverage with the same company that carries your home and/or health insurance. Most Austin TX insurance companies offer discounts for multiple policies. Another way to get a discount on your Austin auto insurance policy is to have a clean driving record. Accidents and traffic violations can mean higher payments.
Buy from a reputable auto insurance company. Some insurance companies may offer lower monthly payments, but in the event of an accident you may find yourself with very little customer service and a much higher renewal premium.
Shop around for a combination of low rates, quality coverage and good customer service. Not every auto insurance company can offer all three of these important factors. When it comes to insurance in Austin, getting the best coverage comes down to contacting an insurance agent that is willing to work for you to get the coverage you need and a policy you can afford.
Visit the Austin State Farm Agent Bridgette Hearne website at http://www.bridgettehearne.com to get Austin auto insurance information or a rate quote.
Scott Hearne
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/austin-auto-insurance-how-to-get-the-best-deal-736079.html
The truth is; most Mexican auto insurance brokers will NOT tell you that auto insurance, when driving in Mexico is not enough.
The fact of the matter is that if you get into an accident, there is a VERY high likelihood that you will need emergency assistance… particularly in Mexico where the severity of accidents can be much worse than in the United States.
Additionally, most people consider health insurance a MUST … but your health insurance policy here in the United States usually does not cover an injury or medical evacuation in Mexico.
This means that if you get Mexican auto insurance for your trip, and you end up NEEDING it, your United States health insurance will not cover any injuries.
Of course while it is true that Mexico does have a health system that gives free medical coverage to its citizens, those facilities are not available to foreigners. If you’re from the U.S. you will need to use a more expensive private clinic.
Then, it’s no secret that legal officials in Mexico may attempt to take advantage of visitors from north of their border. If you’re in an accident, you may certainly need legal help, which means you’ll want your auto insurance to cover those matters as well.
The truth of the matter is that most Mexican auto insurance brokers do not sell auto insurance that adequately covers emergency medical assistance or legal assistance. Emergency medical assistance services are so restricted among most auto insurance carriers that the Red Cross and a whole host of other international relief agencies use ONLY ONE company for their travel to Mexico and throughout the entire world.
On top of that, most of these service contracts are written with such low limits and so many exclusions as to render them potentially worthless.
To make matters worse, many brokers sell “Emergency Medical Evacuation Services” that end up being subcontracted to a third party vendor in Mexico who often uses additional subcontractors. In other words, the services provided are not being performed by the company you’re giving the money to.
You can get an excellent comparison of these plans by going to Assist America Comparison Chart. Once there you will quickly see why the American Medical Association, The American Cancer Society, the Red Cross, and on and on all rely on this one company to ensure emergencies are properly and appropriately handled.
To learn more about Mexican auto insurance, how to get the coverage you want at a price you can afford (without getting ripped off by some fly-by-night scam artist), see “Is Your Mexican Vacation Covered” http://tinyurl.com/y5hz5q.
It was written by Linden Gray, an international insurance veteran with over 29 years of wholesale, retail, and direct insurance experience. He represents the only company deemed to adequately and inexpensively cover the various international relief agencies for their trips to Mexico (and as such, people that work for those agencies tend to use this company for their vacations to Mexico). Further, as the Director of MexicanInsuranceStore.com he runs the only “direct to consumer” insurance agency that I’m aware of that represents the company used by those agencies.
Arnold Ulloa
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/the-truth-about-mexican-auto-insurance-81368.html
ve a friend who is getting his licence back in April and he was told it may cost $7000.00 a year for auto insurance- could it be true?
Insurance is baed on the amount of RISK.
Someone with a conviction (and if license was taken away he was convicted) is more likely to have a accident and a serious one so the the risk is higher.
People who are higher risk pay more.
Poor credit rating = high risk = pay more intrest on cards and home loans — becuase thye are more likley to not pay the money back.
Previous accident or moving violation, or DUI then more likely to file claim for insurance.
Young and foolish – more likely to have accident so pay more.
High performance sports car ? – pay more.
Middle aged, professioanl, with minivan — pay less.
That’s why sex offenders cant be around kids, and thiefs cant work in banks, fire-bugs cant be firemen.
Obese,old, smokers pay more for health/life insurance– cause they use more. Sky diver — we dont cover that.
I live in Virginia Beach, VA. Im looking for the lowest cost liability car insurance that I can purchase. I will list a few that I already quoted with and their cost is ridiculous: Geico, Progressive, Allstate, The General, State Farm, Unitrin. So if anyone out there knows of a really low cost insurance please let me know. Thank you!
Try this site
http://biinsurance.notlong.com
here you can compare quotes from different companies so you can find the best rates for you.
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Undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Barbara Anthony talks about auto insurance.
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Just like with shopping for just about everything else in the UK, finding the best deals on car insurance is as quick and easy as the click of a mouse. The Internet has brought the world to your fingertips, and it’s about time you began to utilize it, especially when it comes to items like car insurance that require comparison shopping in order for you to get the best deal. With this in mind, here are a few tips to keep in mind when shopping for car insurance in the UK.
First things first: One item of consideration that’s more important than price is service. If you don’t believe me, think about this: what good would the best policy with the best price be if your claim took months to process? What if your dozens of phone calls in which you left messages go unreturned? A delay in any shape or form is an inconvenience for you, and any inconvenience that you have to deal with will eventually cost you money. This item brings us to the next one on our list: price.
Since price is second on our list, be aware of hidden costs and fees that can be attached to some policies. If one policy seems so expensive that there must be something wrong, you’re probably right. Don’t be afraid to ask any potential insurer for an offer for insurance in writing so that you can easily compare and contrast all of your options.
Be sure to inform your potential insurer of all motor vehicles that you currently own and operate to make sure that your prices will remain as low as the initial quote. If your auto has extra options like anti-lock brakes or an anti-theft device, be sure to mention it. If your auto has letters after the name, like a Corolla LE, be sure to mention the letters, for they will have an impact on the final cost.
Finally, always buy your auto insurance from a company that you can trust, one that you’ve heard of and have heard good things about. One or two disgruntled customers can make their opinion known to the world much quicker than 100 happy ones, so you’ll need to do a bit of research if you have any doubts.
Of course, with so many potential insurers out there begging for your business, there are scores of Internet sites that will do the comparison and price shopping for you. These sites offer their services for free, as the insurer pays them on commission when you choose their policy. They will relay all pertinent information to you and you pick the policy that suits your needs the most, all without doing anything more than clicking a mouse.
Mary Simone
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/shopping-for-car-insurance-in-the-uk-75407.html
California has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. So where can you get cheap California auto insurance quotes? Read on …
Minimum California Auto Insurance
In order to license your car in the sate of California you’re only required to have liability insurance. This pays for damage to another person’s car or property when you’re at fault in an accident. It also pays for any medical expenses they or their passengers may incur, and compensates them for pain and suffering.
Liability Coverage
The minimum liability coverage in California is 15/30/5. That means you need to have $15,000 coverage for injuries to any one person in the other car, $30,000 coverage for injuries to all persons in the other car, and $5,000 coverage for damage to the other person’s car or property.
If you don’t have a lot of assets the minimum liability coverage may be enough, but if you have assets you want to protect from a lawsuit, you should increase your liability insurance to cover them.
Optional Coverages
Collision – This pays for repairs to your car no matter who was at fault. If you drive an older car that’s not worth much, consider eliminating this coverage. If you drive a late model car you can save money by increasing your deductible.
Comprehensive – This pays for damage done to your car by anything other than a collision – fire, vandalism, theft, hail, etc. If you have an older car you may want to skip this coverage. If you drive a newer car, increase your deductible to save on your premium.
Personal Injury Protection – This pays for you and your passenger’s medical bills when you’re involved in an accident. If you already have medical insurance you can consider doing without this coverage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist – This pays for you and your passenger’s medical expenses and damage to your car caused by an uninsured, underinsured, or hit-and-run driver. One-quarter of the drivers in California are driving without a license, so this is good insurance to have.
Cheap California Auto Insurance Online
Because rates can vary dramatically from one company to the next in California, the best way to get the cheapest rate is to compare quotes from different auto insurance companies.
Thanks to the Internet, you can go to an insurance comparison website that represents a number of companies and get multiple insurance quotes. Some of these sites have an “Articles” section where you can get money-saving tips, and a chat feature where you can talk online with a auto insurance expert and get answers to your questions. (See link below.)
Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com or click on the following link to get cheap California auto insurance quotes from top-rated companies in your area and see how much you can save.
ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/where-to-get-cheap-california-auto-insurance-quotes-122117.html
I bought a used car a few months ago that had a near flawless finish. Over the past few months it’s been scratched several times by my nephew on his bike. We’ve talked and now I need to file a claim with my insurance. The marks are everywhere, back of the trunk, right rear quarter panel, hood, left rear quarter panel.
The problem is, before I knew I could claim damages, I used a touch up kit to cover the scratches and gouges so they are hard to see. But I could still take pictures of them as they stand now and probably get a letter from the salesman, proclaiming the condition that he told it to me in. What else do I need to file a claim with Auto Owners? Yes, I have full coverage, including comprehensive.
I would settle out of pocket or pay for this yourself, each one of these scratches is a separate occurrence… which means for each scratch before your insurance will pay anything you have to pay your deductible for comprehensive/other that collision coverage. Typically this is $500 or so for each scratch… in the end your only going to end up with a higher premium and nothing from your insurance company to show for it.
I have a 1999 Hyundai Tiburon and it has 150,000 miles. It’s paid for now and I’m paying about $700 6 months full coverage. Is there certain things I should lower the coverage cost?
Let’s look at a few things:
Wholesale value: $1700
Sell it in newspaper $3300.
Dealer sell identical car $5000.
Let’s now assume that the car is paid for, and you have a $500 deductible should something happen to the car and it is a total loss. You’ll get $1200 from your insurance company for the car.
That basically means you are paying $1400 a year to insure a car that the insurance company is only going to give you $1200 on in the case of a total loss.
Making sense to you? Me either.
If your car isn’t paid for, you can reduce your payment by increasing the deductibles. If your car is paid for, consider getting the minimum coverage the law in your state allows and the maximum deductibles. This is also assuming you have the means to get another car should you lose this one.
It is not surprising that statistics show that most Britons simply do not shop around to get the best deal on their car insurance. The choice of motor insurance policies, and insurance companies, is almost bewildering.
However, if you do accept the first quote you are given, whether you are an experienced driver or not, you are simply giving away your hard earned cash to your motor insurance company far too readily.
There are a huge amount of car insurance policies advertised online, in your local press, and a myriad of deals available from the larger retail supermarkets. Yes you want to save time and money, but if you target your requests for quotes properly, you could save hundreds in less than an hour online.
Many car insurance companies claim to offer policies for all types of drivers. Simply asking just any random insurance company for a quote, isn’t going to save you money. If you are a new driver, a learner, a student, or a motorist with little driving history, you need to get a specialist number quotes.
So where do you find these companies?
You could start by using a search engine, asking a friend for a recommendation or phoning a company up for a quote, but before you do anything else -
Stop!
Decide what you want to achieve before you take any action.
Do you want a fancy car insurance policy with lots of extras? Policy add-ons that could cost you more are:
- Having a replacement courtesy car
- Insisting on a protected no claims bonus
- Extra Legal protection
- Taking fully comprehensive insurance if you don’t need it
There are other services on offer from insurance companies, but if you do not really need it, why bother.
So do you want a really cheap price in the least amount of time instead?
Yes, if you simply want a really cheap price, you’re in good company because that’s what over eighty seven per cent of people said in a recent survey.
Follow this simple three step plan to reduce your car insurance premiums online:
1. Set aside just one hour to request your motor insurance quotes online.
2. Get four car insurance quotes (use three price comparison sites and one specialist insurer).
3. After you have received your quotations, telephone the insurance company with the cheapest quote and ask them to beat your best online quote (you don’t need to tell them where you obtained the quote).
The above three steps sound almost too easy, but using price comparison sites really is the most efficient way to begin your search for low prices.
There are a number of price crunching web sites online. To provide you with a rate, they will ask you some basic information about yourself, what level of cover you need, and then request quotes from up to 300 different car insurance companies in a single search.
With car insurance premiums climbing higher each year, particularly for learner drivers, students and young drivers, make the insurers work for your business.
If you are in a statistically higher risk driver group, for motor insurance, the more money you will save. If you follow the above simple three step guide – you will save time and money in your search for car insurance cover.
Adrian Kelly
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/compare-car-insurance-quotes-online-you-can-save-money-83583.html
No one really wants to have their car stolen, but admit it-isn’t it comforting to know if your car does get ripped off, your auto insurance is going to pay for it? There’s a certain amount of security in knowing that. It’s the security we need to park on city streets at night and leave our doors unlocked while we run into the gas station “just for a second.”
It’s that security that helps thieves target our cars in the first place. We become complacent, we stop being aware, and before we know it we’ve become a victim. It’s as simple as that.
Car thieves, like all good thieves, like to hit easy marks. Whether they’re looking for a quick ride to the neighborhood chop shop or a hot GPS system to hawk on the black market, they don’t want to have to work any harder than they have to. Careless drivers are prime victims for theft, which is why auto insurance providers are encouraging drivers to take steps to protect their vehicles. Not only do these steps help prevent the chance that your car will be stolen, they also just might help lower the premiums on your auto insurance.
Simple Steps to Theft Prevention
1) Lock your doors. Most door locks can be jimmied with the right tools, but attempting to unlock a car door that way attracts attention (usually in the form of a helpful passerby) that car thieves really don’t want. Studies show that just by locking your car doors when you get out you can decrease the chances that you’ll become a victim by up to 60%.
2) Install a car alarm. Most people try to tune out car alarms, but most of them can’t help but look to see what’s going on-and just might catch a car thief in the process. Most auto insurance providers will offer you a reasonable discount if your car is protected by an alarm.
3) Roll up your windows. Again, an open window is an open invitation-especially when your doors are locked. You want to wrap your car up tighter than Ft. Knox.
4) Park in well lit areas. Thieves don’t like to be seen, and so they prey on vehicles out of sight of the public eye.
5) Install a fuel switch or engine switch. These nifty little devices make sure that your friendly neighborhood car thieves aren’t going very far. The fuel switch stops fuel from reaching the motor, and the engine switch stops electricity from traveling and starting the car properly. Either way, that car isn’t moving. Auto insurance providers love this one.
Lowering your auto insurance premiums shouldn’t be your only motivation when it comes to protecting your car from auto theft. As a matter of fact, chances are it doesn’t even make your top twenty. Your vehicle, and the people and items in it, are worth a lot more than you’ll ever save in auto insurance premiums-or pay for your auto insurance policy. Don’t you owe it to them to protect them to the best of your ability?
Cliff Berman
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/easy-ways-to-protect-your-car-from-theft-and-save-money-on-your-auto-insurance-814405.html
I am not interested in big companies like Geico. If you have a policy with a smaller auto insurance company and you have a good experience with them I would appreciate the information. Thanks in advance.
P.S. Also, I do not need websites that provide you with a number of quotes because after you submit your info to them you cannot get rid of agents calling you for the next couple of weeks.
My two favorites, are Erie, and Merchants Mutual. They are both small regional carriers – they don’t write nationwide, but do a GREAT job.
You’re right, online websites will harvest your personal information, and sell it as leads.
Car planning to purchase: 2004/2005 Acura TL.
Any low cost insurance companies I could go with? Thanks.
A friend told me about this company with a funny name – Wawanesa Insurance. I’ve had this insurance for 15 years and have received wonderful service (was hit twice), and no one can beat their rates. Give them a call at 800-438-4300. ☺