Nobody I know looks forward to buying insurance, especially knowing they are paying too much. There is such a variety of auto insurance companies to pick from, and though it is a good thing to be able to choose, it can be more difficult to find a good deal.
Comparing car insurance rates can be exhausting if you don’t understand the most efficient way to do it. You could waste a few hours talking to local insurance agents in your area, or you can stay home and use the web to get rates in a matter of minutes.
Many of the larger companies are enrolled in a marketplace where prospective buyers complete one form, and at least one company returns a competitive quote based on that information. This saves time by eliminating repetitive form submissions for each company you want a rate for. To compare 2007 Mazda RX-8 rates using this form now click here (opens in new window).
The only downside to using this type of system is you cannot specify the companies to get pricing from. So if you prefer to choose individual companies to compare rates, we have a listing of companies who write car insurance in your area. Click to view list.
It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just double check that you are using identical coverage information for every quote you compare. If you have higher or lower deductibles you will not be able to find the best deal for your Mazda RX-8.
When buying the best car insurance coverage, there isn’t really a perfect coverage plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. For instance, these questions might point out if you may require specific advice.
If you can’t answer these questions, then you may want to think about talking to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, complete this form or click here for a list of car insurance companies in your area. It is quick, free and you can get the answers you need.
Understanding the coverages of your insurance policy aids in choosing the best coverages for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. These are the normal coverages found on most insurance policies.
Medical payments and PIP coverage – Med pay and PIP coverage pay for immediate expenses such as EMT expenses, hospital visits, prosthetic devices and X-ray expenses. They are used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. It covers both the driver and occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. Personal Injury Protection is not universally available but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage – Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other drivers when they do not carry enough liability coverage. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Mazda RX-8.
Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. So UM/UIM coverage is a good idea. Usually the UM/UIM limits are set the same as your liablity limits.
Collision coverages – Collision insurance covers damage to your RX-8 caused by collision with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.
Collision coverage pays for things like sideswiping another vehicle, backing into a parked car, colliding with a tree, crashing into a ditch and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are older. Another option is to bump up the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.
Liability insurance – This provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to other people or property by causing an accident. It protects YOU from claims by other people. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.
Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. As an example, you may have liability limits of 100/300/100 that translate to $100,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $300,000 in injury protection per accident, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Some companies may use a combined single limit or CSL which combines the three limits into one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.
Liability insurance covers claims such as legal defense fees, medical expenses and court costs. How much liability coverage do you need? That is your choice, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.
Comprehensive auto coverage – This coverage will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for claims like damage from flooding, damage from getting keyed, rock chips in glass, hitting a bird and hitting a deer. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.