Cheaper 2004 Dodge Durango Car Insurance Quotes

Shopping for the cheapest insurance coverage over the internet can seem to be impossible for beginners to buying insurance online. With a ridiculous number of online companies, how can drivers even start to compare every one to find the best pricing?

The purpose of this post is to let you in on how to get online quotes and some tricks to saving. If you currently have a car insurance policy, you will most likely be able to cut costs considerably using these methods. But vehicle owners benefit from understanding how big insurance companies market insurance on the web and take advantage of how the system works.

Compare Insurance Costs

The are a couple different ways to compare rate quotes from local insurance companies. The fastest way to compare 2004 Dodge Durango insurance prices is to get quotes online. It is quite easy and can be accomplished in several different ways.

  • The most efficient way to find low rates would be an industry-wide quote request form click to view form in new window. This method eliminates the need for separate forms for each company. One form submission gets you coverage quotes from several companies. This is by far the quickest method.
  • Another way to get quotes online requires you to visit each company’s website to complete their respective quote request forms. For examples sake, let’s say you want to compare rates from Progressive, State Farm and GEICO. You would have to spend time on each company’s site and enter your policy data, which is why most consumers use the first method. For a handy list of car insurance company links in your area, click here.
  • The least recommended method to get comparison rates is driving to local insurance agencies. Buying insurance online eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you have a need for the personal advice only provided by licensed agents. However, consumers can compare the best prices online but still have the advice of a local agent. We’ll cover that shortly.

It’s your choice how you get your quotes, but make absolute certain that you use exactly the same coverage limits and deductibles for every company. If each company quotes different liability limits you will not be able to determine which rate is truly the best. Just a small difference in limits can make a big difference in price. And when quoting insurance, remember that getting more free quotes provides better odds of finding a better price.

Companies offer discounts so take them!

Car insurance is not cheap, but you may find discounts to cut the cost considerably. Certain discounts will be triggered automatically when you complete an application, but lesser-known reductions have to be inquired about before they will apply.

  • Federal Employees – Being employed by or retired from a federal job could cut as much as 10% off on Durango insurance with select insurance companies.
  • Good Student Discount – This discount can be rewarded with saving of up to 25%. The discount lasts up to age 25.
  • Driver Safety – Taking part in a course teaching defensive driving skills could cut 5% off your bill depending on where you live.
  • Seat Belts Save – Using a seat belt and requiring all passengers to use a seat belt can save 10% or more off the personal injury premium cost.
  • E-sign – A few companies will give a small break for buying your policy digitally online.
  • Multi-car Discount – Buying insurance for more than one vehicle with the same company could earn a price break for each car.
  • Anti-lock Brake System – Vehicles with anti-lock braking systems can reduce accidents and will save you 10% or more.
  • Theft Prevention System – Vehicles with anti-theft systems can help prevent theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.

Drivers should understand that many deductions do not apply to your bottom line cost. Most cut specific coverage prices like liability and collision coverage. Just because you may think all those discounts means the company will pay you, companies don’t profit that way. But any discount will help reduce your premiums.

A partial list of companies that may offer some of the above discounts include:

Double check with each company which discounts you may be entitled to. Savings might not apply everywhere.

Do I just need basic coverages?

When it comes to choosing the best auto insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no single plan that fits everyone. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs.

These are some specific questions may help you determine if your situation may require specific advice.

  • Should I carry comprehensive and collision coverage?
  • If my 2004 Dodge Durango is totaled, can I afford another vehicle?
  • Where can I find high-risk insurance?
  • Am I covered if I hit my neighbor’s mailbox?
  • Do I need higher collision deductibles?
  • How high should my uninsured/underinsured coverage be in my state?
  • When can my company non-renew my policy?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • How can I get my company to pay me more for my totalled car?
  • Do I need PIP (personal injury protection) coverage in my state?

If you’re not sure about those questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, fill out this quick form.

What insurance coverages do you need?

Having a good grasp of insurance can be of help when determining the right coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring.

Liability

Liability coverage will cover damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people. It protects you from legal claims by others. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see policy 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 a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which limits claims to one amount without having the split limit caps.

Liability can pay for things such as court costs, medical services, legal defense fees, attorney fees and medical expenses. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but consider buying as much as you can afford.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You need to pay your deductible first and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive can pay for things like hitting a deer, rock chips in glass, a broken windshield and vandalism. The highest amount your insurance company will pay is the cash value of the vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider dropping full coverage.

Medical expense insurance

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for expenses like funeral costs, ambulance fees, dental work and prosthetic devices. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. They cover both the driver and occupants and will also cover getting struck while a pedestrian. PIP is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Collision coverage protection

This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage caused by collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You first must pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage pays for claims like crashing into a building, colliding with another moving vehicle, sustaining damage from a pot hole, hitting a parking meter and hitting a mailbox. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so you might think about dropping it from lower value vehicles. Another option is to choose a higher deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers

This gives you protection from other motorists when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Since many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their limits can quickly be used up. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important. Frequently these coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.