2007 Kia Rio Insurance Rates – 8 Tips for Cheapest Quotes

Are you confused by the sheer number of insurance coverage company choices? Lot’s of other consumers are too. Drivers have so many options available that it can easily become a challenge to find lower rates.

You should take the time to compare prices every six months due to the fact that insurance rates are variable and change quite frequently. Just because you had the best deal on Rio coverage on your last policy there may be better deals available now. So forget anything you know (or think you know) about insurance coverage because you’re going to learn the easiest way to reduce your cost while increasing coverage.

Don’t pay full price with these eight discounts

Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but you can get discounts to reduce the price significantly. Some discounts apply automatically at the time you complete a quote, but lesser-known reductions have to be asked for prior to getting the savings.

  • Low Mileage – Keeping the miles down on your Kia could be rewarded with discounted rates on garaged vehicles.
  • Sign Early and Save – A few companies offer discounts for signing up before your current expiration date. It can save you around 10%.
  • Auto/Home Discount – If you have multiple policies with one company you may save up to 20% off your total premium.
  • Pay Upfront and Save – If paying your policy premium upfront instead of paying each month you could save 5% or more.
  • Passive Restraints – Vehicles equipped with air bags can receive discounts of 20% or more.
  • Braking Control Discount – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles can avoid accidents and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Auto/Life Discount – Some companies give a break if you buy auto and life insurance together.
  • Drivers Education – Have your child complete a driver education course in high school.

A little note about advertised discounts, many deductions do not apply to the entire cost. Most cut specific coverage prices like liability, collision or medical payments. So despite the fact that it appears having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, companies don’t profit that way. Any qualifying discounts will reduce the cost of coverage.

Companies that may have some of the above discounts are:

Before buying, ask all companies you are considering which discounts they offer. Some discounts may not apply in your state.

Your personal situation dictates your coverage

When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is no cookie cutter policy. Everyone’s needs are different.

These are some specific questions may help you determine whether or not you may require specific advice.

  • Will my vehicle be repaired with OEM or aftermarket parts?
  • Can I still get insurance after a DUI?
  • Is my custom paint covered by insurance?
  • Am I covered when pulling a rental trailer?
  • Am I insured when driving a different vehicle?
  • Can I afford to buy a different vehicle if my 2007 Kia Rio is totaled?
  • Can I afford low physical damage deductibles?
  • Where can I find high-risk insurance?
  • Can my teen driver be rated on a liability-only vehicle?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to an agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, fill out this quick form.

Do you really save 40% when you switch?

State Farm, Allstate and GEICO continually stream television and radio advertisements. All the companies have a common claim that you’ll save big after switching your coverage to them. How can each company make almost identical claims?

All the different companies have a certain “appetite” for the type of customer that is profitable for them. For instance, a driver they prefer might be profiled as between the ages of 30 and 50, has no tickets, and chooses high deductibles. A driver who matches those parameters gets the lowest rates and most likely will pay quite a bit less when switching companies.

Drivers who don’t meet the requirements must pay higher premiums which usually ends up with business going elsewhere. The ads state “people who switch” not “everyone that quotes” save money. That’s the way companies can make those claims.

This illustrates why drivers must compare many company’s rates. It is impossible to predict which company will fit your personal profile best.

Detailed coverages of your insurance policy

Having a good grasp of insurance aids in choosing the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. Insurance terms can be confusing and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Collision coverage

This coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision insurance covers things such as crashing into a building, backing into a parked car, driving through your garage door, sideswiping another vehicle and rolling your car. This coverage can be expensive, so you might think about dropping it from older vehicles. You can also raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Comprehensive or Other Than Collision

This coverage covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims such as falling objects, hitting a bird, damage from flooding and hail damage. The maximum payout you’ll receive from a claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s not worth carrying full coverage.

UM/UIM Coverage

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered losses include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as damage to your Kia Rio.

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. Usually these limits are set the same as your liablity limits.

Auto liability

This can cover damage that occurs to people or other property. Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You might see liability limits of 50/100/50 which means $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a per accident bodily injury limit of $100,000, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Alternatively, you may have a combined limit which provides one coverage limit and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability can pay for things like court costs, medical services, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and attorney fees. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but buy as much as you can afford.

Medical costs insurance

Med pay and PIP coverage kick in for short-term medical expenses for things like hospital visits, funeral costs, EMT expenses and nursing services. The coverages can be utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants in addition to if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Cheaper insurance is a realistic goal

Affordable 2007 Kia Rio insurance can be purchased both online and with local insurance agents, and you need to price shop both to have the best chance of lowering rates. A few companies do not offer you the ability to get quotes online and many times these small, regional companies only sell through independent insurance agents.

When shopping online for insurance coverage, make sure you don’t buy poor coverage just to save money. There are a lot of situations where an insured dropped collision coverage only to regret that their decision to reduce coverage ended up costing them more. Your goal should be to get the best coverage possible at the best price while not skimping on critical coverages.

Throughout this article, we presented a lot of tips how to shop for insurance online. The key concept to understand is the more times you quote, the higher the chance of saving money. You may be surprised to find that the best prices are with the least-expected company.

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