Drivers have lots of options when shopping for insurance coverage for your vehicle. You can either contact an insurance agent or shop online to compare insurance costs of lots of different providers. Shopping for car insurance through online providers is easy, plus you may find lower rates.

Consumers not familiar with buying insurance may think buying cut-rate 2001 insurance is hard and time consuming. The are a couple different ways to compare rate quotes from car insurance companies in your area. The best method to find the cheapest consists of shopping online. This can be done by getting a quick quote here.

Car insurance rates influenced by these things

Insurance premiums for your 2001 will vary greatly based upon several criteria. Including but not limited to:

  • The performance level of your 2001
  • Your accident history
  • Whether you insure your home with the same company
  • Pleasure, commuting or business use can affect rates
  • Mature drivers pay less
  • Being married may save money
  • Add-on coverages such as rental reimbursement
  • Your job
  • The amount of protection requested
  • Home ownership saves money

One important consideration that will help determine your rates is the age of the vehicle. Older cars and trucks have a lower value compared to new models so the payout to repair will push premiums down. But new models have more advanced features including all-wheel drive, a telematics system, and autonomous braking so those may help offset higher rates.

Liability auto insurance - Liability insurance provides protection from damage or injury you incur to other's property or people by causing an accident. Liability insurance covers claims like pain and suffering, repair costs for stationary objects, and legal defense fees. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so buy as much as you can afford.

Collision coverage - Collision coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage resulting from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. 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 lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision) - Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible then your comprehensive coverage will pay. The maximum amount your car insurance company will pay is the actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle's value consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage - Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage provides protection when the "other guys" either have no liability insurance or not enough. Due to the fact that many 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 is important protection for you and your family.

Medical expense insurance - Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance provide coverage for immediate expenses like EMT expenses, pain medications, and nursing services. They can be utilized in addition to your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. PIP is not universally available and may carry a deductible.