Lower Your 2007 Volvo V50 Car Insurance Rates

Searching for cheaper car insurance rates for your Volvo V50? No one looks forward to buying car insurance, especially when the price is too high. You have multiple insurance companies to purchase coverage from, and though it is a good thing to be able to choose, it can be more challenging to find the lowest rates.

The quickest method to compare policy rates is to take advantage of the fact auto insurance companies allow for online access to give rate comparisons. To begin a comparison, all you need to do is give them some information like the year, make and model of vehicles, daily mileage, whether you are single or married, and whether your vehicle is owned or leased. Your information is then submitted to insurance carriers in your area and they return rate quotes within a short period of time.

To check rates for your Volvo V50 , click here then complete the form.

These discounts can slash insurance rates

Companies offering auto insurance don’t necessarily list every available discount very clearly, so we break down both the well known and also the lesser-known discounts you could be receiving. If you’re not getting every credit available, you are paying more than you should be.

  • Organization Discounts – Participating in a qualifying organization is a good way to get lower rates when shopping for insurance on V50 insurance.
  • Discount for Good Grades – This discount can earn a discount of 20% or more. The good student discount can last until age 25.
  • Driver Safety – Successfully completing a course in driver safety could save 5% or more and easily recoup the cost of the course.
  • Anti-theft Discount – Cars that have factory anti-theft systems prevent vehicle theft and earn discounts up to 10%.
  • Payment Discounts – By paying your policy upfront instead of paying each month you may reduce your total bill.
  • Federal Employees – Simply working for the federal government can save as much as 8% on V50 insurance depending on your company.
  • Passive Restraints and Air Bags – Factory air bags or automatic seat belts may earn rate discounts of 20% or more.

Keep in mind that most discounts do not apply the the whole policy. Most only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as comp or med pay. Even though it may seem like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, companies wouldn’t make money that way.

A partial list of companies that may have these benefits are:

Before buying, ask each company which discounts they offer. Some discounts might not apply in every state.

When might I need the advice of an agent?

When it comes to buying adequate coverage, there really is not a “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. For instance, these questions may help you determine if your situation will benefit from professional help.

  • Does my policy cover my teen driver if they drive my company car?
  • Does coverage extend to Mexico or Canada?
  • Is my business laptop covered if it gets stolen from my vehicle?
  • How much underlying liability do I need for an umbrella policy?
  • Am I covered if I break a side mirror?
  • Do I pay less for low miles?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • Am I covered when delivering products for my home-based business?
  • Why does it cost so much to insure a teen driver?
  • Do all my vehicles need collision coverage?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions, then you may want to think about talking to a licensed agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier It only takes a few minutes and can provide invaluable advice.

Insurance coverages explained

Having a good grasp of your policy can help you determine the right coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The terms used in a policy can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring. Below you’ll find typical coverage types available from insurance companies.

Coverage for medical payments

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage kick in for short-term medical expenses for things like doctor visits, dental work and chiropractic care. The coverages can be used in conjunction with a health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP coverage is not available in all states but can be used in place of medical payments coverage

Comprehensive coverages

This coverage pays for damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against things such as rock chips in glass, a tree branch falling on your vehicle, fire damage, hitting a bird and damage from flooding. The maximum payout you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Auto collision coverage

This pays for damage to your V50 caused by collision with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision can pay for things like crashing into a building, colliding with a tree, rolling your car and damaging your car on a curb. Collision is rather expensive coverage, 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

Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection from other drivers when they do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for hospital bills for your injuries as well as damage to your 2007 Volvo V50.

Because many people carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is a good idea.

Liability coverages

This coverage provides protection from damage that occurs to people or other property in an accident. It protects you against other people’s claims. Liability doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You commonly see values of 50/100/50 that means you have a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery.

Liability can pay for things like funeral expenses, loss of income and structural damage. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but consider buying as large an amount as possible.