1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT Car Insurance Rates – 10 Tips to Save

Searching for better car insurance rates for your Mitsubishi 3000GT? Scraping up a payment for overpriced Mitsubishi 3000GT insurance can drain your checking account and make it hard to pay other bills. Comparing price quotes is a great way to make sure you’re not throwing money away.

Multiple car insurance companies compete for your insurance dollar, so it can be very hard to choose a insurance company to find the absolute best rate

Do you qualify for a discount?

Companies that sell car insurance don’t necessarily list every available discount in an easy-to-find place, so we break down some of the best known as well as the least known discounts you could be receiving.

  • Discount for Good Grades – This discount can be rewarded with saving of up to 25%. Earning this discount can benefit you up until you turn 25.
  • Memberships – Belonging to certain professional organizations is a good way to get lower rates on insurance for 3000GT coverage.
  • Employee of Federal Government – Being employed by or retired from a federal job can earn a discount up to 10% for 3000GT coverage with select insurance companies.
  • Anti-lock Brake Discount – Vehicles equipped with ABS or steering control can reduce accidents and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Paperless Signup – Some insurance companies give back up to $50 simply for signing digitally online.
  • Driver Safety – Completing a course in driver safety could save 5% or more depending on where you live.
  • Theft Prevention System – Vehicles equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems help deter theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
  • Distant Student – Children who are attending college without a vehicle on campus may be able to be covered for less.
  • Life Insurance – Select insurance companies reward you with a break if you buy auto and life insurance together.
  • Multi-policy Discount – When you have multiple policies with one company you may earn up to 20% off your total premium.

It’s important to understand that many deductions do not apply to the entire cost. Some only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as liability and collision coverage. So when it seems like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, insurance companies aren’t that generous.

Companies who might offer these money-saving discounts include:

Double check with each company what discounts are available to you. Discounts may not be available everywhere.

What coverages do I need?

When buying adequate coverage, there is no “best” method to buy coverage. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs so your insurance needs to address that. Here are some questions about coverages that might help in determining if your situation would benefit from an agent’s advice.

  • Am I getting all the discounts available?
  • Is extra glass coverage worth it?
  • I have good health insurance, so how much medical payments coverage do I need?
  • Am I covered by my spouse’s policy after a separation?
  • Should I rate my 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT as pleasure use or commute?
  • Are rock chip repairs covered?

If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you may need to chat with a licensed agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier

Car insurance coverages for a Mitsubishi 3000GT

Knowing the specifics of your car insurance policy can be of help when determining appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are typical coverages found on the average car insurance policy.

Liability coverages

This can cover damage that occurs to other people or property that is your fault. This coverage protects you from claims by other people. It does not cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 100/300/100 that means you have $100,000 bodily injury coverage, a per accident bodily injury limit of $300,000, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property.

Liability insurance covers things like medical services, funeral expenses, attorney fees and bail bonds. How much liability should you purchase? That is a personal decision, but buy as much as you can afford.

Comprehensive coverage

This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first must pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage pays for things like vandalism, falling objects and a broken windshield. The highest amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Medical payments coverage and PIP

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP pay for short-term medical expenses like pain medications, ambulance fees and nursing services. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. They cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states and may carry a deductible

Coverage for collisions

Collision coverage covers damage to your 3000GT resulting from a collision with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision coverage protects against claims like damaging your car on a curb, colliding with a tree and crashing into a ditch. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage

This protects you and your vehicle from other motorists when they either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered claims include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and also any damage incurred to your Mitsubishi 3000GT.

Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea.

Be a penny pincher

Affordable 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT insurance can be bought online and with local insurance agents, so you should be comparing quotes from both in order to have the best price selection to choose from. Some insurance providers do not offer online quoting and usually these smaller companies provide coverage only through local independent agents.

In this article, we presented a lot of information how to shop for insurance online. The most important thing to understand is the more companies you get rates for, the better chance you’ll have of finding lower rates. Consumers could even find that the lowest rates come from a lesser-known regional company. Regional companies can often insure niche markets at a lower cost compared to the large companies like State Farm, GEICO and Nationwide.

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