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I can’t think of a single person who enjoys paying for insurance coverage, especially when they are paying too much.

With consumers having so many companies and agents to choose from, it is hard for the average consumer to choose the best insurer.

Verify you’re getting all your discounts

Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but discounts can save money and there are some available to help bring down the price. Some trigger automatically at the time of purchase, but some must be inquired about before you will receive the discount.

  • Own a Home – Owning a home can save you money because of the fact that having a home requires personal responsibility.
  • New Car Discount – Putting insurance coverage on a new car can cost up to 25% less because new vehicles have to meet stringent safety requirements.
  • Pay Now and Pay Less – By paying your policy upfront instead of making monthly payments you could save up to 5%.
  • Student Driver Training – Cut your cost by having your teen driver successfully complete driver’s ed class in high school.
  • Passive Restraints – Vehicles with factory air bags and/or automatic seat belt systems can qualify for discounts up to 30%.
  • Lower Rates for Military – Having a family member in the military may qualify for rate reductions.
  • Paperwork-free – A handful of insurance companies will give a small break just for signing your application digitally online.

Keep in mind that most discount credits are not given to the overall cost of the policy. A few only apply to individual premiums such as liability and collision coverage. So even though they make it sound like it’s possible to get free car insurance, companies wouldn’t make money that way. Any qualifying discounts will bring down the amount you have to pay.

For a list of providers offering insurance discounts, click here to view.

When should I talk to an agent?

When choosing the best auto insurance coverage, there really is not a cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s situation is a little different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. Here are some questions about coverages that might point out whether your personal situation would benefit from an agent’s advice.

  • Are rock chip repairs covered?
  • What companies insure drivers after a DUI or DWI?
  • Am I insured when driving a different vehicle?
  • How much liability do I need to cover my assets?
  • What is the rate difference between pleasure use and commuting?
  • What are the financial responsibility laws in my state?
  • Should I buy additional glass protection?
  • Does my insurance cover damage caused when ticketed for reckless driving?
  • Should I put collision coverage on all my vehicles?
  • How high should deductibles be on a 2009 Chevy Avalanche?

If you’re not sure about those questions, you may need to chat with a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.

Insurance coverage options for a 2009 Chevy Avalanche

Learning about specific coverages of insurance can be of help when determining the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Listed below are the usual coverages available from insurance companies.

Collision coverages – This pays for damage to your Avalanche from colliding with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision insurance covers things such as crashing into a ditch, sustaining damage from a pot hole and sideswiping another vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from older vehicles. You can also bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Auto liability insurance – This provides protection from damage or injury you incur to a person or their property by causing an accident. It protects YOU from claims by other people, and doesn’t 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. You commonly see liability 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 total limit of $25,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Some companies may use a combined single limit or CSL that pays claims from the same limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability can pay for claims like medical services, medical expenses, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and legal defense fees. How much liability coverage do you need? That is your choice, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford.

Insurance for medical payments – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage reimburse you for bills for rehabilitation expenses, hospital visits, ambulance fees, X-ray expenses and pain medications. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. Coverage applies to not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants in addition to being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal injury protection coverage is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Comprehensive coverage (or Other than Collision) – This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive coverage protects against claims like theft, fire damage, hitting a bird and damage from flooding. The most your insurance company will pay is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Uninsured Motorist or Underinsured Motorist insurance – This coverage gives you protection when the “other guys” are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. This coverage pays for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants and damage to your Chevy Avalanche.

Due to the fact that many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea. Normally these coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.

Final considerations

As you prepare to switch companies, you should never reduce coverage to reduce premium. In many instances, an accident victim reduced uninsured motorist or liability limits and learned later that their decision to reduce coverage ended up costing them more. Your goal should be to purchase plenty of coverage at a price you can afford.

Low-cost 2009 Chevy Avalanche insurance is available on the web and with local insurance agents, and you need to comparison shop both so you have a total pricing picture. Some insurance companies do not offer online price quotes and many times these small, regional companies only sell through independent insurance agents.

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