How Much Does 2007 Mercury Mariner Insurance Cost?

People new to comparing rates online will discover purchasing cheap car insurance is harder than they anticipated.

Cut prices on Mercury Mariner insurance

Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but companies offer discounts to help offset the cost. Most are applied at quote time, but some may not be applied and must be asked for before being credited.

  • Drive Less and Save – Low mileage vehicles could qualify for lower rates on the low mileage vehicles.
  • Sign Early and Save – Some insurance companies reward drivers for buying a policy before your current policy expires. It can save you around 10%.
  • Seat Belts Save – Using a seat belt and requiring all passengers to use their safety belts can save up to 15% on the medical payments or PIP coverage costs.
  • Pay Upfront and Save – If paying your policy premium upfront instead of making monthly payments you could save 5% or more.
  • Anti-theft Discount – Vehicles equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems are stolen less frequently and will save you 10% or more.
  • Own a Home – Simply owning a home may trigger a insurance policy discount due to the fact that maintaining a home is proof that your finances are in order.
  • E-sign – A few companies will discount your bill up to fifty bucks simply for signing over the internet.

It’s important to note that most credits do not apply to the entire policy premium. Some only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. So even though they make it sound like you can get free auto insurance, you won’t be that lucky. But any discount will bring down your premiums.

For a list of insurance companies with the best insurance discounts, click here.

These factors can influence what you pay for Mercury Mariner insurance

An important part of buying insurance is that you know the rating factors that go into determining your insurance coverage rates. Having a good understanding of what determines base rates helps enable you to make changes that will entitle you to big savings.

Listed below are a few of the “ingredients” that factor into prices.

  • Don’t cancel a policy without a new one in place – Having an insurance coverage lapse will be a fast way to increase your insurance coverage rates. Not only will rates go up, getting caught without coverage will get you a hefty fine and possibly a revoked license.Then you may be required to submit proof of financial responsibility or a SR-22 with your state department of motor vehicles.
  • Extra add-on coverages are wasting money – There are quite a few extra bells and whistles you can purchase if you aren’t careful. Things like personal injury protection, better glass coverage and additional equipment coverage may be costing you every month. They may seem like a good idea initially, but now you might not need them so remove them from your policy.
  • Your job and insurance rates – Did you know your job can affect your rates? Occupations like judges, business owners and accountants tend to pay higher rates than average in part from high stress levels and lots of time spent at work. On the flip side, occupations such as actors, athletes and performers have the lowest average rates on Mariner coverage.
  • Higher safety ratings means cheaper insurance – Safer cars are cheaper to insure. Safe vehicles result in less severe injuries and any reduction in injury severity means lower claim amounts and thus lower rates. If the Mercury Mariner scored better than an “acceptable” rating on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety website or four stars on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website you are probably receiving a discount.
  • Theft deterrents lower rates – Driving a car with anti-theft technology or alarm system can help bring down rates. Theft prevention features such as vehicle immobilizer systems, General Motors OnStar and LoJack tracking systems all hinder your car from being stolen.

Tailor your coverage to you

When choosing the right insurance coverage, there isn’t really a one size fits all plan. Everyone’s needs are different.

For instance, these questions can aid in determining whether your personal situation might need an agent’s assistance.

  • Should I rate my 2007 Mercury Mariner as pleasure use or commute?
  • How much can I save by bundling my policies?
  • Will I be non-renewed for getting a DUI or other conviction?
  • What is high-risk coverage and where do I buy it?
  • Where can I find DUI or SR-22 insurance?
  • Can I afford low physical damage deductibles?
  • How do I file an SR-22 for a DUI in my state?

If you’re not sure about those questions but a few of them apply, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, complete this form.

The coverage is in the details

Having a good grasp of a insurance policy can help you determine the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Coverage for collisions

Collision insurance pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision coverage protects against things like sustaining damage from a pot hole, hitting a mailbox, crashing into a building and sideswiping another vehicle. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision)

This coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims like theft, damage from getting keyed, a tree branch falling on your vehicle and hail damage. The highest amount you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Liability auto insurance

This protects you from injuries or damage you cause to other people or property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU against claims from other people. Liability doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

Coverage consists of three different limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 50/100/50 that means you have a limit of $50,000 per injured person, $100,000 for the entire accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Another option is 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 bail bonds, medical services and medical expenses. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but buy as large an amount as possible.

Insurance for medical payments

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for bills for things like ambulance fees, doctor visits, surgery and EMT expenses. They can be utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover both the driver and occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible

Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance

This protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Frequently the UM/UIM limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

The best insurance company isn’t always the cheapest

Lower-priced 2007 Mercury Mariner insurance is attainable online and also from your neighborhood agents, and you should be comparing both to get a complete price analysis. There are still a few companies who may not provide online price quotes and most of the time these small insurance companies sell through independent agents.

While you’re price shopping online, never skimp on coverage in order to save money. There are many occasions where someone dropped full coverage only to regret that it was a big mistake. Your aim should be to get the best coverage possible for the lowest price while not skimping on critical coverages.

Insureds who switch companies do it for any number of reasons including delays in responding to claim requests, questionable increases in premium, poor customer service and an unsatisfactory settlement offer. Regardless of your reason for switching companies, finding a new insurance coverage company can be pretty painless.

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