Women drivers may have cheaper car insurance rates than men but when it comes to shopping for auto insurance you still need to comparison shop in order to get the best policy coverage. Car insurance is not just about how much premiums cost but a combination of cost and coverage. Saving a few dollars on annual premiums but giving up important coverage is often never worth the savings so before you commit to a car insurance company read the following tips on how to balance the value of your car insurance policy with the cost.
Always Compare Premiums Last
Would you compare shoes just by price? Is it always smart a decision to buy the cheapest pair of shoes or would you prefer to spend a little more so the heels last longer than happy hour? Car insurance is not just an asset but a blanket of financial protection in the event of a car accident. The right insurance can protect you from suffering great financial hardship while the wrong coverage can break you. Even minor damages can cost $1,000’s in damage so choosing the right coverage is criticial. Any kind of serious accident may even cause you to put a bankruptcy lawyer’s number on speed dial and unfortunately, its not the hot guy you met at the bar last night but rather an older gentlemen who charges by the hour.
Understand Coverage
Most drivers (women and men) have no idea how car insurance works, how much coverage they have, what the types of insurance mean and even what number to call in the event of an accident. Before writing a check learn about liability, collision and comprehensive coverage. These three (3) types of car insurance make up the bulk of coverage and each have their own different insured items. Did you know you can have $100,000 in liability insurance and if you are at-fault in a car accident the most you can claim is… well, you can’t claim anything since liability insurance only covers damages and/or injuries to other people. Ask your agent and study up on:
- Liability Insurance
- Collision Coverage
- Comprehensive Insurance
- GAP Insurance
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage
- Personal Injury Protection
- Medical Payments Coverage
The more you know about how car insurance works the easier it will be you for not only to choose policy coverage sufficient for your needs but also compare car insurance quotes equally to find the best deal.
Leave the word Cheap for Garage Sales
Cheap car insurance is not what you want. While we agree that cheap is good its also a word which emphasizes too much of a focus on cost. Use the word affordable and focus on finding a policy which provides the coverage you need at an affordable cost.
How much is most affordable car insurance?
This depends on your profile. You certainly have an advantage as a woman driver but car insurance rates vary from one car insurance company to another so its impossible to tell how much you will pay without providing some data to assess your risk