You have lots of choices when comparing insurance rates on your vehicle. You can buy direct from your neighborhood insurance agent or shop online to compare rates from car insurance companies. Finding cheaper auto insurance from online rate quotes is easy and at the same time you will probably save money.

Consumers who are new to the process of comparison shopping may think shopping for cheap 2005 insurance is more work than they want to put in. Finding a better price on auto insurance doesn't have to be difficult. Consumers just need to spend a few minutes comparing rates from different insurance companies. It is quite easy and can be accomplished by comparing rates here.

What factors impact car insurance premiums?

Insurance rates for a 2005 can be significantly different based upon several criteria. Taken into consideration are:

• The performance level of your 2005
• How many accidents you have had
• Home/auto policy bundles save money
• Use of your vehicle
• Special coverage such as replacement cost
• No claims lowers premiums
• Maintaining coverage lowers rates
• Whether you rent or own your home

One last important factor which can affect the rate you pay on your is the year of manufacture. Newer models have a higher actual cash value so repair costs are higher which may end up costing you more. But new models may have options including a collision avoidance system, all-wheel drive, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning system that may help lower rates.

Liability insurance - Liability insurance provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other people or property that is your fault. Liability coverage protects against things such as emergency aid, pain and suffering, and medical services. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so purchase as large an amount as possible.

Collision coverages - This pays to fix your vehicle from damage caused by collision with an object or car. You first must pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder. 2005 collision insurance is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. You can also choose a higher deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive protection - Comprehensive insurance pays for damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage. The highest amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if it's not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Uninsured and underinsured coverage - This protects you and your vehicle's occupants when the "other guys" either have no liability insurance or not enough. Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages should not be overlooked.

Medical expense coverage - Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for expenses for things like doctor visits, EMT expenses, and X-ray expenses. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if there is no health insurance coverage. PIP is not universally available and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay.