View 2011 Ford Explorer Car Insurance Quotes

Want lower insurance rates for your Ford Explorer? Confused by the sheer number of insurance choices? Lot’s of other consumers are too. People have so many options that it can quickly become a real challenge to find the perfect company for you.

Don’t pay full price with these discounts

Car insurance companies do not advertise every discount very well, so we took the time to find both the well known and also the lesser-known discounts you could be receiving.

  • Low Mileage Discounts – Low mileage vehicles could be rewarded with lower rates on the low mileage vehicles.
  • Accident Waiver – Certain companies will allow you to have one accident before your rates go up if you are claim-free for a particular time prior to the accident.
  • Discount for Life Insurance – Larger companies have a discount if you purchase auto and life insurance together.
  • Passive Restraint Discount – Factory air bags or motorized seat belts may earn rate discounts of up to 25% or more.
  • Multiple Vehicles – Having multiple vehicles on one policy can get a discount on all vehicles.

A little note about advertised discounts, some of the credits will not apply to your bottom line cost. Most only apply to individual premiums such as comprehensive or collision. So when it seems like it’s possible to get free car insurance, it doesn’t quite work that way.

A partial list of companies who might offer these money-saving discounts include:

Before buying, ask each company how you can save money. Savings may not apply in your area.

Where Can I Get Cheap Auto Insurance?

The are a couple different ways of comparing rate quotes from auto insurance companies in your area. The best way to find the cheapest 2011 Ford Explorer insurance rates is simply to get online rate quotes. It is quite easy and can be accomplished in several different ways.

The most efficient way to find low rates is a comparison rater form like this one (opens in new window). This type of form keeps you from doing a different quote for every auto insurance company. One form gets you price quotes from several companies. This is by far the quickest method.

A less efficient way to analyze rates is to take the time to go to the website of each company to complete a price quote. For example, we’ll assume you want rates from Farmers, Safeco and Liberty Mutual. To get rate quotes you would need to take the time to go to each site to enter your coverage information, which is why the first method is quicker.

For a handy list of car insurance company links in your area, click here.

The most time-consuming way of getting rate comparisons is to waste gas driving to local insurance agencies. The ability to buy insurance online eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you require the professional advice only provided by licensed agents. It is possible to price shop your coverage online and still use a local agent and you’ll learn how to do that later.

It’s your choice how you get your quotes, but ensure you’re using identical coverages with each company. If your comparisons have differing limits it’s impossible to make an equal comparison. Slightly different limits can mean a large discrepancy in price. And when comparison shopping, quoting more will increase your chances of finding a lower rate.

Your personal situation dictates your coverage

When choosing adequate coverage for your vehicles, there really is no best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s needs are different.

These are some specific questions could help you determine if you would benefit from an agent’s advice.

  • Does my insurance cover a custom paint job?
  • Are my friends covered when driving my car?
  • Does medical payments coverage apply to all occupants?
  • Does my medical payments coverage pay my health insurance deductible?
  • Am I covered if I hit a deer?
  • What is an SR-22 filing?

If you’re not sure about those questions but one or more may apply to you, you may need to chat with a licensed agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, fill out this quick form.

Auto insurance coverage information

Learning about specific coverages of insurance can be of help when determining the best coverages for your vehicles. The terms used in a policy can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Coverage for medical expenses – Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance pay for short-term medical expenses such as nursing services, funeral costs, rehabilitation expenses and hospital visits. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. It covers not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and will also cover any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Comprehensive insurance – Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against things like rock chips in glass, hail damage, damage from flooding and a broken windshield. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive 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.

Collision coverage – This coverage will pay to fix damage to your Explorer from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision can pay for claims like crashing into a ditch, hitting a mailbox and damaging your car on a curb. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers – This protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your 2011 Ford Explorer.

Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. So UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.

Liability – Liability coverage provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property in an accident. It protects you against other people’s claims. Liability doesn’t cover your injuries or vehicle damage.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see policy limits of 25/50/25 that means you have a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a limit of $50,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property.

Liability coverage pays for things such as repair bills for other people’s vehicles, medical services, loss of income, attorney fees and funeral expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but buy as large an amount as possible.

Saving money makes a lot of cents

Throughout this article, we presented some good ideas how you can save on 2011 Ford Explorer insurance. The key concept to understand is the more you quote, the better your comparison will be. Consumers may even find the lowest rates come from a company that doesn’t do a lot of advertising.

Low-cost insurance is possible from both online companies as well as from independent agents, and you need to comparison shop both to have the best selection. Some insurance companies don’t offer online quoting and these smaller companies work with independent agents.

People change insurance companies for any number of reasons including policy cancellation, being labeled a high risk driver, poor customer service and extreme rates for teen drivers. Regardless of your reason, choosing a new company can be easier than you think.

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