How Much Does 2005 Mercury Sable Insurance Cost?

Consumers who are new to comparison shopping online may find finding low-cost insurance quite difficult.

You need to get comparison quotes at least once a year due to the fact that insurance rates are rarely the same from one policy term to another. Just because you had the best rates on Sable insurance six months ago a different company probably has better rates today. Starting right now, forget all the misinformation about insurance because it’s time to teach you one of the easiest ways to properly buy coverages and cut your premium.

If you currently have a car insurance policy, you stand a good chance to be able to reduce your rates substantially using these methods. Shopping for the lowest cost protection is simple if you know the tricks. But vehicle owners benefit from understanding the way insurance companies compete online and apply this information to your search.

Insurance Prices Online

Effectively comparing insurance prices can be challenging if you don’t utilize the fastest way to get free quotes. You could waste a few hours discussing policy coverages with insurance agencies in your area, or you could use the web to get prices fast.

Many of the larger companies enroll in a system that allows shoppers to only type in their quote data once, and each participating company returns a rated price determined by their information. This prevents consumers from doing repetitive form submissions for each company you want a rate for.

To enter your information into the quoting system, click to open in new window.

The one disadvantage to getting quotes like this is you are unable to specify which insurance companies to get pricing from. If you wish to select specific providers to compare prices, we put together a list of the cheapest insurance companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.

Which method you use is up to you, but compare apples-to-apples coverage limits and deductibles on every quote you get. If your comparisons have different liability limits it’s impossible to make a fair comparison for your Mercury Sable. Quoting even small variations in insurance coverages can result in a big premium difference. It’s important to know that comparing more company’s prices provides better odds of finding a lower rate.

Don’t miss out on these money-saving discounts

Insuring your vehicles can cost a lot, but companies offer discounts to reduce the price significantly. Certain discounts will be triggered automatically when you complete an application, but a few need to be asked about before you get the savings.

  • Discount for Good Grades – This discount can earn a discount of 20% or more. The discount lasts until age 25.
  • Anti-lock Brakes – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles are safer to drive and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Accident Forgiveness – Some insurance companies will allow you to have one accident without raising rates as long as you don’t have any claims for a particular time prior to the accident.
  • Multiple Policy Discount – If you insure your home and vehicles with the same insurance company you may save approximately 10% to 15%.
  • Own a Home – Being a homeowner may earn you a small savings due to the fact that maintaining a home is proof that your finances are in order.

It’s important to note that some credits don’t apply to all coverage premiums. Most only reduce the price of certain insurance coverages like comp or med pay. So even though it sounds like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, it just doesn’t work that way. Any qualifying discounts will help reduce your overall premium however.

A partial list of companies who might offer some of the above discounts may include but are not limited to:

Before buying, ask every prospective company which discounts they offer. All car insurance discounts may not apply in your area.

Do I need special coverages?

When buying coverage, there really is not a one size fits all plan. Everyone’s needs are different.

For instance, these questions can help discover if you will benefit from professional help.

  • Is my teenager covered with friends in the car?
  • When would I need rental car insurance?
  • Does my car insurance cover rental cars?
  • Am I missing any policy discounts?
  • What happens if I owe more than my 2005 Mercury Sable is worth?
  • Do I need added coverage for expensive stereo equipment?
  • What is medical payments coverage?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions but you know they apply to you then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form.

Insurance policy coverages for a Mercury Sable

Having a good grasp of a insurance policy aids in choosing the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Insurance terms can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.

Comprehensive coverages

This coverage pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first must pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims like damage from a tornado or hurricane, theft and rock chips in glass. The maximum payout your insurance company will pay is the cash value of the vehicle, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider dropping full coverage.

Uninsured and underinsured coverage

This coverage provides protection when other motorists either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is important protection for you and your family. Normally these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Collision protection

Collision coverage will pay to fix damage to your Sable from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. A deductible applies and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage pays for things such as scraping a guard rail, colliding with a tree and backing into a parked car. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. Another option is to increase the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Coverage for medical payments

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for bills like doctor visits, surgery, chiropractic care and prosthetic devices. They are used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. They cover all vehicle occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Liability car insurance

Liability coverage can cover injuries or damage you cause to other people or property in an accident. It protects YOU against other people’s claims, and doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. Your policy might show policy limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and a limit of $50,000 paid for damaged property. Some companies may use a combined limit which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability can pay for claims such as legal defense fees, funeral expenses and repair bills for other people’s vehicles. How much liability coverage do you need? That is up to you, but you should buy as high a limit as you can afford.