1996 Buick Skylark Car Insurance Quotes

Want cheaper insurance rates for your Buick Skylark? Beginners to price shopping insurance online might discover finding the cheapest insurance very challenging.

If you currently have car insurance, you stand a good chance to be able to lower your premiums substantially using this strategy. Finding cheaper coverage is not that difficult. But consumers should learn how insurance companies market on the web and take advantage of how the system works.

The best way to compare insurance rates from multiple companies utilizes the fact car insurance companies participate in online systems to compare their rates. All consumers are required to do is give the companies some data like which vehicles you own, coverage limits, how much school you completed, and driver details. Your rating data is instantly submitted to multiple top-rated companies and you will get price comparisons immediately.

To compare rates now, click here then complete the form.

Be sure to get all your discounts

The price of auto insurance can be rather high, but there could be available discounts to reduce the price significantly. A few discounts will automatically apply when you purchase, but some may not be applied and must be asked about before they will apply.

  • More Vehicles More Savings – Insuring multiple cars or trucks on one policy could earn a price break for each car.
  • Sign Early and Save – Some insurance companies reward drivers for switching policies before your current policy expires. It can save you around 10%.
  • Good Student Discount – This discount can save 20 to 25%. The good student discount can last up to age 25.
  • Paperwork-free – Certain companies may give you up to $50 for buying your policy digitally online.
  • Defensive Driver – Taking part in a course in driver safety could cut 5% off your bill if you qualify.
  • Federal Employees – Employees or retirees of the government can earn a discount up to 10% on Skylark insurance depending on your company.

It’s important to note that many deductions do not apply to the entire policy premium. Most only cut the cost of specific coverages such as liability and collision coverage. Just because you may think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it doesn’t quite work that way. Any qualifying discounts will help reduce your premiums.

Car insurance companies that may offer these benefits include:

Double check with each company which discounts they offer. All car insurance discounts might not be offered everywhere.

How do I know if I need professional advice?

When it comes to buying coverage, there is no “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

Here are some questions about coverages that can aid in determining if your insurance needs will benefit from professional help.

  • Is my teenager covered with friends in the car?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • Do I need roadside assistance coverage?
  • Am I covered if I wreck a rental car?
  • How can I force my company to pay a claim?
  • Am I covered when renting a car or should I buy coverage from the car rental agency?
  • Are all vehicle passengers covered by medical payments coverage?
  • Can I make deliveries for my home business?
  • How much liability do I need to cover my assets?

If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form.

Car insurance coverages for a Buick Skylark

Knowing the specifics of your policy aids in choosing the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Auto insurance terms can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording.

Liability coverages

Liability coverage protects you from injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people in an accident. This coverage protects you against claims from other people, and does not provide coverage for damage to your own property or vehicle.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You commonly see policy limits of 50/100/50 that means you have a $50,000 limit per person for injuries, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property. Occasionally you may see one limit called combined single limit (CSL) which combines the three limits into one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.

Liability coverage protects against claims such as medical expenses, loss of income, repair costs for stationary objects, funeral expenses and pain and suffering. How much liability should you purchase? That is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying higher limits if possible.

UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage

This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. It can pay for injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Buick Skylark.

Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important. Normally the UM/UIM limits are set the same as your liablity limits.

Comprehensive auto coverage

Comprehensive insurance covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. 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 falling objects, damage from getting keyed, damage from a tornado or hurricane and hail damage. The maximum payout you’ll receive from a 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 payments and PIP coverage

Med pay and PIP coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses such as pain medications, X-ray expenses, prosthetic devices, ambulance fees and rehabilitation expenses. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers both the driver and occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Collision coverage protection

This will pay to fix damage to your Skylark resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision coverage pays for claims such as crashing into a ditch, colliding with a tree, rolling your car and scraping a guard rail. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so you might think about dropping it from lower value vehicles. Another option is to raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.