View 2001 Volvo S40 Car Insurance Rates

Feel like you’re a prisoner to an overpriced auto insurance policy? Believe me when I say you’re not alone. Numerous insurance companies battle for your business, and because of this it can be hard to compare insurers to find the cheapest price

If you have a policy now or need new coverage, you can follow these tips to find the best rates while maintaining coverages. Buying car insurance is not that difficult. Consumers only need to know the most effective way to get comparison quotes on the web.

The easiest way to compare car insurance rates is to realize auto insurance companies allow for online access to give free rates quotes. The only thing you need to do is give them some information like deductibles desired, if it has an alarm system, how much education you have, and whether or not you need a SR-22. The data gets sent immediately to multiple top-rated companies and you get price estimates within a short period of time.

To compare multiple company rates now, click here and enter the information requested.

Tailor your coverage to you

When it comes to choosing coverage, there is no “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is a little different so this has to be addressed. Here are some questions about coverages that can help discover whether your personal situation might need professional guidance.

  • Is my custom paint covered by insurance?
  • Do I need rental car coverage?
  • How much liability do I need to cover my assets?
  • How much liability insurance is required?
  • Is my camper covered by my car insurance policy?
  • Does my insurance cover my expensive audio equipment?
  • Why am I required to buy high-risk coverage?
  • Are rock chip repairs covered?
  • How can I get high-risk coverage after a DUI?
  • Do I have any recourse if my insurance company denies a claim?

If you can’t answer these questions, then you may want to think about talking to an agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or click here for a list of insurance companies in your area. It’s fast, free and you can get the answers you need.

Auto insurance coverage breakdown

Knowing the specifics of a auto insurance policy can be of help when determining the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Shown next are typical coverages offered by auto insurance companies.

Collision coverage

Collision coverage pays for damage to your S40 resulting from colliding with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision can pay for things such as scraping a guard rail, crashing into a building, crashing into a ditch and driving through your garage door. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. It’s also possible to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Uninsured and underinsured coverage

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Usually these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Comprehensive coverages

Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against claims such as vandalism, damage from flooding and hitting a bird. The highest amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Liability

Liability insurance will cover damage or injury you incur to other’s property or people that is your fault. It protects you from claims by other people. It does not cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. Your policy might show limits of 25/50/25 that means you have $25,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit that pays claims from the same limit rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability insurance covers claims like pain and suffering, bail bonds and structural damage. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but you should buy as much as you can afford.

Coverage for medical payments

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP pay for bills for surgery, chiropractic care, prosthetic devices, funeral costs and X-ray expenses. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants as well as getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage