1994 Lincoln Continental Insurance Rates

Looking for lower insurance coverage rates for your Lincoln Continental? Have you fallen victim to overpriced insurance coverage? Believe me when I say you are not the only one feeling buyer’s remorse.

Multiple insurance companies compete for your insurance dollar, so it’s not easy to compare every provider to find the absolute cheapest price

You should take the time to take a look at other company’s rates occasionally since rates change quite often. Even if you think you had the best price for Continental coverage two years ago a different company probably has better rates today. You’ll find quite a bit of inaccurate information about insurance coverage online, so we’re going to give you some solid techniques on how to stop overpaying for insurance.

Lincoln Continental premiums are determined by many factors

Consumers need to have an understanding of the different types of things that go into determining the price you pay for insurance coverage. Knowing what determines base rates helps enable you to make changes that could result in much lower annual insurance costs.

  • A clean driving record saves money – Drivers who don’t get tickets have lower premiums than people who have multiple driving citations. Just one moving violation can bump up the cost twenty percent or more. Drivers who get severe violations such as DUI or reckless driving may be required to file a SR-22 with their state motor vehicle department in order to drive a vehicle legally.
  • Better credit means lower rates – Credit score is a big factor in determining your rates. Therefore, if your credit score is lower than you’d like, you could be paying less to insure your 1994 Lincoln Continental by improving your credit score. Drivers with good credit tend to file fewer claims and have better driving records than those with poor credit.
  • The more you drive the more you pay – The higher the mileage driven in a year the higher your rates will be. Almost all companies price each vehicle’s coverage based on how the vehicle is used. Cars and trucks used primarily for pleasure use receive lower rates than vehicles that are driven to work every day. An improperly rated Continental may be wasting your money. Double check that your insurance coverage declarations sheet is showing the correct usage for each vehicle, because improper ratings can cost you money.
  • With age comes lower rates – Teenage drivers have a tendency to get distracted easily when behind the wheel so insurance coverage rates are higher. Older insureds are more responsible, tend to file fewer claims and get fewer tickets.
  • Sex matters – Statistics show that women are safer drivers than men. However, this does not mean men are WORSE drivers than women. They both are in accidents in similar percentages, but the male of the species have costlier accidents. Men also tend to get more serious tickets like reckless driving and DUI. Young males are the most expensive to insure and therefore are the most expensive to insure.

Be sure to get all your discounts

Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but you may find discounts to reduce the price significantly. A few discounts will automatically apply at quote time, but a few need to be specially asked for prior to receiving the credit.

  • Federal Employees – Being employed by or retired from a federal job can earn a discount up to 10% for Continental coverage with select insurance companies.
  • Drive Safe and Save – Insureds without accidents can get discounts for up to 45% lower rates for Continental coverage than less cautious drivers.
  • Organization Discounts – Belonging to a professional or civic organization could qualify you for a break when buying car insurance for Continental coverage.
  • Payment Discounts – If you pay your entire premium ahead of time instead of monthly or quarterly installments you could save up to 5%.
  • Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Requiring all passengers to use their safety belts could cut 10% or more off your medical payments premium.
  • Drive Less and Save – Keeping the miles down on your Lincoln could qualify for a substantially lower rate.
  • Senior Discount – If you’re over the age of 55, you may qualify for reduced rates for Continental coverage.
  • Passive Restraint Discount – Vehicles with factory air bags and/or automatic seat belt systems can receive discounts of up to 25% or more.

Drivers should understand that most discount credits are not given to the entire cost. Most only cut individual premiums such as medical payments or collision. So despite the fact that it appears you could get a free car insurance policy, it just doesn’t work that way. But any discount will help reduce the amount you have to pay.

Insurance companies that may have these benefits may include but are not limited to:

Before buying, ask all companies you are considering how you can save money. Some discounts may not be available in every state.

Drivers who switch save $428 a year? Really?

Car insurance providers like 21st Century, Allstate and State Farm constantly bombard you with television and radio advertisements. They all make the same claim of big savings if you switch your policy. How can each company say the same thing?

Different companies have a preferred profile for the right customer that makes them money. A good example of a preferred risk could be over the age of 50, has no prior claims, and has a short commute. A customer who fits that profile will get very good rates and most likely will cut their rates substantially.

Potential customers who don’t meet these standards must pay a more expensive rate and ends up with the driver buying from a lower-cost company. The ads say “customers that switch” but not “drivers who get quotes” save that kind of money. This is how insurance companies can confidently advertise the savings.

This illustrates why drivers should compare as many rates as you can. It’s just too difficult to predict the company that will give you the biggest savings on Lincoln Continental insurance.

How do I know if I need professional advice?

When it comes to buying adequate coverage, there is no cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s needs are different so your insurance needs to address that. For instance, these questions might help in determining whether or not you might need professional guidance.

  • Will filing a claim cost me more?
  • I have a DUI can I still get coverage?
  • When should I drop full coverage on my 1994 Lincoln Continental?
  • Can I afford to buy a different vehicle if my 1994 Lincoln Continental is totaled?
  • Does my 1994 Lincoln Continental need full coverage?
  • Am I covered by my employer’s commercial auto policy when driving my personal car for business?
  • What is the minimum liability in my state?
  • Are rental cars covered under my policy?
  • What if I total my 1994 Lincoln Continental and owe more than it’s worth?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. If you don’t have a local agent, fill out this quick form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier

Auto insurance coverages

Learning about specific coverages of auto insurance helps when choosing the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The terms used in a policy can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Listed below are the usual coverages found on most auto insurance policies.

Auto liability insurance – This coverage can cover damages or injuries you inflict on people or other property by causing an accident. It protects YOU against claims from other people. It does not cover damage to your own property or vehicle.

Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. You commonly see values of 25/50/25 that translate to $25,000 bodily injury coverage, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Some companies may use a combined limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.

Liability coverage pays for things such as bail bonds, medical expenses and legal defense fees. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a decision to put some thought into, but consider buying as much as you can afford.

Collision coverage – Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Continental resulting from a collision with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage protects against things like crashing into a building, colliding with another moving vehicle and hitting a mailbox. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to raise the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

UM/UIM Coverage – This gives you protection when the “other guys” either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered losses include hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.

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. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Frequently these coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Comprehensive or Other Than Collision – Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims such as a broken windshield, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, hitting a bird, damage from a tornado or hurricane and hail damage. The maximum payout you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.

Medical costs insurance – Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for short-term medical expenses for EMT expenses, chiropractic care, nursing services, prosthetic devices and dental work. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to you and your occupants and will also cover getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is not available in all states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

In any little way, save everyday

You just read many ways to lower your 1994 Lincoln Continental insurance rates. The key concept to understand is the more price quotes you have, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may be surprised to find that the most savings is with a company that doesn’t do a lot of advertising. Regional companies may have significantly lower rates on certain market segments than the large multi-state companies such as Progressive and GEICO.

Cheaper insurance is available both online as well as from independent agents, and you need to comparison shop both to have the best selection. Some insurance providers don’t offer you the ability to get quotes online and most of the time these smaller companies sell through independent agents.

When you buy insurance online, it’s a bad idea to skimp on critical coverages to save a buck or two. There are too many instances where consumers will sacrifice physical damage coverage only to discover later that the few dollars in savings costed them thousands. Your strategy should be to buy a smart amount of coverage at an affordable rate, not the least amount of coverage.

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