Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Understanding Differences In Auto Insurance Quotes

By Adrianna Noton


If you drive a car, simply put you need to have some form of car insurance. Most people find the right kind of policy for their needs by looking through a variety of auto insurance quotes from different companies. It is important to understand the different features of a policy, so that you pick the one that best suits your particular needs.

Since you will need to purchase your policy before you purchase the car if you want to be able to drive it legally, one of the first considerations is whether you are planning to buy a new car or to buy a used car. In most cases the purchase of a new car that is financed will require that you have a full coverage policy. On the other hand with a used car most states only require that you have liability coverage which is much cheaper than full coverage.

If you are looking to pay less if your car has to go into the shop for a repair you may want to consider collision coverage. Keep in mind that the amount you actually pay is to a great extent determined by the deductible you choose for your policy.

A deductible is the amount you have to pay toward a particular repair if an accident occurs. When you pay the deductible then the insurance company will pay the rest of the money necessary to cover the repair of the accident. A high deductible will keep your month to month insurance payments lower, but might hurt you if you are actually in an accident.

Comprehensive coverage takes care of repairs from all the other things that can do damage to your car outside of an accident. For example, if a hail storm pops up unexpectedly and leaves the roof of your car full of tiny dents comprehensive coverage will pay for the repair to the roof after you pay the deductible.

Medical coverage ensures that any medical attention you may need after an auto accident is covered, even if you are hit by an uninsured motorist, and with the unfortunate increase in those driving without having the proper insurance this is definitely coverage that you want to give consideration to. In many states this kind of coverage is known as PIP coverage.

Speaking of requirements that vary from state to state it is a good idea to find out what the minimum requirements are for the state where you live. That will let you know what features you need for your baseline policy and then you can add additional features as necessary until you have the kind of coverage that will make you feel comfortable on the road.

Understanding the ends and outs of auto insurance quotes will help you to sift through all the different features that you could have as part of your policy and only choose the components that you need. Comparing auto insurance company quotes with the state laws and your budget in mind will leave you with a policy just perfect for you.




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