You have lots of choices when shopping for car insurance for your vehicle. You can buy direct from an agent or shop online to check prices from companies. Finding cheaper auto insurance by quoting online is easy and at the same time you can save money.

Consumers who are new to the process of comparison shopping may think buying cut-rate 2004 insurance is hard. Lowering your is a fairly straight forward process. You just need to take a few minutes getting comparison quotes from different insurance companies. It is quite easy and can be accomplished by completing this short form.

What factors impact the rate you pay?

Car insurance premiums for your 2004 will vary greatly based upon several criteria. Taken into consideration are:

• The performance level of your 2004
• Your accident history
• Home/auto policy bundles save money
• Pleasure, commuting or business use can affect rates
• Special coverage such as replacement cost
• Your claim history
• Having current coverage saves
• Whether you rent or own your home

An additional factor which can affect is the year of the vehicle. New vehicles have a higher actual cash value than older models so repair costs are higher which will push premiums up. On the flip side, new models may have safety features like lane departure warning system, anti-lock brakes, and adaptive headlights so those may give discounted rates.

Liability coverages

Liability insurance provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on other's property or people that is your fault. Liability insurance covers things such as emergency aid, pain and suffering, and medical services. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so you should buy as much as you can afford.

Collision insurance

This pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from colliding with an object or car. You have to 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. It's also possible to raise the deductible to get cheaper .

Comprehensive coverages

Comprehensive insurance coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle's value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

This protects you and your vehicle when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That's why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage should not be overlooked.

Coverage for medical payments

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for expenses such as doctor visits, EMT expenses, and X-ray expenses. They are utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if you lack health insurance entirely. PIP is not universally available but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage.