Finding cheaper auto insurance through online providers is easy and there is a good chance you might just save a little. The key is to compare as many rate quotes as possible in order to accurately compare the lowest prices.

Consumers who are new to the process of shopping for insurance may think buying cheap 2006 insurance is hard and time consuming. Cutting your is surprisingly easy. Drivers just need to take a couple of minutes to get quotes from different insurance companies. It is quite easy and can be accomplished by getting a quick quote here.

Auto insurance rates for a 2006 will vary greatly based upon several criteria. Some of these factors include:

• Your driving record
• Your credit history
• Men typically pay more than women
• The deductible you choose
• Safety rating of your 2006
• Claims drive up premiums
• Maintaining coverage lowers rates
• Whether you own your home

A final factor which can affect is the model year. Models that are new have a higher actual cash value in comparison to later models so repair costs are higher which will push premiums up. But more recent vehicles may have a trim level with safety features including lane departure warning system, a collision avoidance system, a rollover prevention system, and an advanced theft deterrent system so those may help offset higher rates.

Liability auto insurance - Liability insurance will cover damage that occurs to other people or property that is your fault. Liability insurance covers things like legal defense fees, bail bonds, and repair bills for other people's vehicles. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so consider buying as much as you can afford.

Collision - This will pay to fix damage to your caused by collision with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder. 2006 collision insurance is rather expensive coverage, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision) - Comprehensive insurance covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by your comprehensive insurance. The maximum amount you'll receive from a claim is the actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle's value it's not worth carrying full coverage.

UM/UIM Coverage - Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when the "other guys" are uninsured or don't have enough coverage. Since a lot of drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages should not be overlooked.

Medical expense insurance - Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for short-term medical expenses (i.e. nursing services, prosthetic devices, and dental work). They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. PIP is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible.