Have you had enough of not being able to afford to buy car insurance? You’re in the same situation as many other consumers. Big companies like Progressive, State Farm and GEICO all claim big savings, bombarding you with fancy advertisements and it is difficult to separate fact from fiction and effectively compare rates to find the best deal.
If you have a policy now or are looking for a new policy, you can use these tips to reduce the price you pay while maximizing coverage. Finding the best rates is not rocket science. Drivers just need to know the most efficient way to compare price quotes on the web.
There are several ways you can shop for Jaguar XK-Series insurance but there is one way that is easier and takes less work. You can spend your afternoon discussing policy coverages with agents in your area, or you can stay home and use online quotes to quickly compare rates.
The majority of car insurance companies participate in an industry program where insurance shoppers enter their policy data once, and each company provides a quote based on that data. This prevents consumers from doing repetitive form submissions to each company.
To find out how much you can save on insurance click here to start a free quote.
The single downside to getting quotes like this is you cannot specify which providers you want pricing from. If you wish to select individual companies for rate comparison, we have a listing of low cost insurance companies in your area. Click here to view list.
Whichever way you use, make sure you use the exact same coverage limits for every quote you compare. If you have mixed coverages it’s impossible to make a fair comparison for your Jaguar XK-Series.
Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but you can get discounts that you may not even be aware of. Certain discounts will be triggered automatically at quote time, but a few need to be specially asked for prior to receiving the credit. If you aren’t receiving every discount possible, you’re just leaving money on the table.
Consumers should know that most discounts do not apply to all coverage premiums. Some only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as physical damage coverage or medical payments. Just because you may think having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, companies wouldn’t make money that way. Any amount of discount will cut the amount you have to pay.
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When buying the best insurance coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a one size fits all plan. Everyone’s situation is unique and your policy should reflect that. These are some specific questions can aid in determining if your insurance needs might need an agent’s assistance.
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you may need to chat with an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or go to this page to view a list of companies. It is quick, free and you can get the answers you need.
Learning about specific coverages of insurance aids in choosing the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Policy terminology can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are the usual coverages found on most insurance policies.
Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for short-term medical expenses for ambulance fees, nursing services and prosthetic devices. They can be used in conjunction with a health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP coverage is not available in all states and may carry a deductible
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)
This coverage gives you protection when other motorists are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include injuries to you and your family and damage to your Jaguar XK-Series.
Due to the fact that many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea. Normally these coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.
Liability car insurance
Liability coverage provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people by causing an accident. It protects YOU against other people’s claims, and doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You might see policy limits of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Some companies may use a combined single limit or CSL which limits claims to one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability insurance covers things such as funeral expenses, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, medical expenses, pain and suffering and medical services. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a decision to put some thought into, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.
Collision coverage protection
This pays for damage to your XK-Series caused by collision with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision can pay for claims like driving through your garage door, colliding with a tree, damaging your car on a curb and scraping a guard rail. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.
Comprehensive insurance
This covers damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive can pay for claims such as hail damage, damage from flooding and rock chips in glass. The highest amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.