2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Insurance Rates – 9 Savings Tips

Sick and tired of paying out the nose each month for car insurance? You are no different than most other car owners. Having so many insurance providers from which to choose, it can be challenging to choose the cheapest car insurance company.

You should take the time to shop coverage around before your policy renews since rates change frequently. Just because you had the lowest price on SilveradoHD coverage a couple years back a different company probably has better rates today. So just ignore everything you know about insurance coverage because you’re going to learn the proper way to reduce your cost while increasing coverage.

Auto Insurance Comparison Rates

Performing a rate comparison can be challenging if you don’t understand the fastest way to get free quotes. You could waste a few hours discussing policy coverages with insurance companies in your area, or you could save time and use the internet to get prices fast.

Most of the best insurance companies are enrolled in a marketplace that allows shoppers to submit one quote, and at least one company can give them a price based on the submitted data. This saves time by eliminating quote forms to each individual auto insurance company. To access this free quoting program, click to open in new window.

The only downside to pricing coverage this way is you cannot specify which insurance companies you want to price. So if you prefer to pick specific insurance companies for rate comparison, we put together a list of the cheapest auto insurance companies in your area. View list of insurance companies.

Which method you use is up to you, but ensure you are comparing apples-to-apples coverages for every quote you compare. If you use mixed coverages it will be very difficult to truly determine the lowest rate.

More discounts equal less premium

Car insurance can cost a lot, but discounts can save money and there are some available that you may not even be aware of. Certain discounts will be applied at quote time, but some may not be applied and must be inquired about prior to getting the savings. If you’re not getting every credit available, you are throwing money away.

  • Defensive Driving Course – Completing a course teaching defensive driving skills could cut 5% off your bill if your company offers it.
  • Bundle and Save – If you insure your home and vehicles with the same company you may earn at least 10% off all policies.
  • Drivers Education – Cut your cost by having your teen driver complete a driver education course if it’s offered in school.
  • Accident Waiver – Certain companies allow you one accident before hitting you with a surcharge as long as you don’t have any claims for a set time period.
  • More Vehicles More Savings – Buying insurance for multiple cars or trucks on one policy qualifies for this discount.
  • Distant Student – Kids in college who live away from home without a vehicle on campus can receive lower rates.
  • Auto/Life Discount – Select insurance companies reward you with a break if you buy life insurance from them.
  • Claim Free – Drivers with accident-free driving histories pay much less compared to drivers who are more careless.
  • Save over 55 – If you’re over the age of 55, you may be able to get reduced rates on SilveradoHD coverage.

A little note about advertised discounts, many deductions do not apply the the whole policy. Most cut specific coverage prices like medical payments or collision. So even though they make it sound like all those discounts means the company will pay you, companies don’t profit that way. Any amount of discount will cut your overall premium however.

For a list of insurance companies who offer insurance discounts, follow this link.

It’s not one size fits all

When it comes to choosing coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a cookie cutter policy. Every situation is different so your insurance needs to address that. These are some specific questions may help highlight if you would benefit from an agent’s advice.

  • Am I covered if I wreck a rental car?
  • Does my 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD qualify for pleasure use?
  • Can my babysitter drive my car?
  • Am I covered by my spouse’s policy after a separation?
  • How do I file an SR-22 for a DUI in my state?
  • I don’t drive much so do I pay less?
  • Are my friends covered when driving my car?

If you can’t answer these questions but one or more may apply to you then you might want to talk to an agent. To find an agent in your area, complete this form or click here for a list of car insurance companies in your area. It only takes a few minutes and can provide invaluable advice.

Car insurance coverage basics

Understanding the coverages of car insurance aids in choosing the best coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be difficult to understand and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. These are the normal coverages found on the average car insurance policy.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage

This gives you protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. It can pay for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Due to the fact that many drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is very important. Frequently these coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Comprehensive coverage

Comprehensive insurance will pay to fix damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive coverage protects against things like a broken windshield, rock chips in glass, fire damage and vandalism. The highest amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Collision protection

Collision insurance will pay to fix damage to your Silverado 3500HD resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision coverage pays for things like crashing into a ditch, crashing into a building and hitting a parking meter. Collision is rather expensive coverage, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are older. Another option is to bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Medical payments coverage and PIP

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP pay for short-term medical expenses like pain medications, nursing services, rehabilitation expenses, chiropractic care and prosthetic devices. They are often used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. They cover you and your occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Auto liability

Liability coverage will cover injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people in an accident. It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. As an example, you may have policy limits of 25/50/25 which means $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a limit of $25,000 paid for damaged property. Another option is one number which is a combined single limit which combines the three limits into one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability coverage protects against claims such as repair bills for other people’s vehicles, loss of income, medical services, bail bonds and pain and suffering. How much coverage you buy is your choice, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as high a limit as you can afford.

Keep this in mind

We just presented some good ideas how to reduce 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD insurance prices online. It’s most important to understand that the more times you quote, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may be surprised to find that the lowest premiums are with some of the lesser-known companies. Smaller companies can often provide lower rates in certain areas than the large multi-state companies such as Progressive and GEICO.

As you prepare to switch companies, do not sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. In many instances, an accident victim reduced liability limits or collision coverage and found out when filing a claim they didn’t have enough coverage. The ultimate goal is to purchase plenty of coverage at the best price while still protecting your assets.

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