Finding cheaper car insurance through online providers is easy and there is a good chance you can save money. The key is getting rates from as many companies as possible so you can compare all your choices.

Consumers who are new to the process of shopping for insurance may think shopping for cut-rate 2005 insurance is hard and time consuming. There are several ways of comparing rates from different insurance companies. The fastest way to find the lowest is to perform an online rate comparison. This can be accomplished by visiting this page.

Car insurance premiums for your 2005 can be significantly different based upon several criteria. Some of these factors include:

• Your driving record
• Better credit means lower rates
• The size of your community
• High miles vs. low miles
• Male rates may be higher
• Higher deductibles save money
• Safety rating of your 2005
• Your occupation
• The level of coverage
• Whether you own your home

An additional factor which can affect is the year of the vehicle. Models that are a few years old cost less than newer models so the payout to repair will push premiums down. Conversely, newer vehicles may have safety features such as active head restraints, automatic crash notification, blind-spot warning system, and adaptive cruise control that may help provide discounts that lower premiums.

Liability auto insurance

Liability insurance can cover damage that occurs to other's property or people that is your fault. Liability coverage protects against things like legal defense fees, bail bonds, and repair bills for other people's vehicles. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so you should buy as large an amount as possible.

Auto collision coverage

This covers damage to your resulting from colliding with another car or object. You first must pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so consider dropping it from older vehicles. Another option is to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage. The highest amount you'll receive from a claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much it's probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage

Your UM/UIM coverage gives you protection from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked.

Medical expense insurance

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for short-term medical expenses such as nursing services, prosthetic devices, and dental work. The coverages can be utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you do not have health coverage. PIP is not an option in every state but can be used in place of medical payments coverage.