Auto Insurance in Devils Lake – 8 Discounts You Might be Unaware of

Cutting costs on Devils Lake auto insurance is a challenge for beginners to comparing rates online. Consumers have so many options that it can be a big hassle to find the best price in Devils Lake.

You should take the time to compare prices periodically because rates change regularly. Even if you got the lowest price six months ago a different company probably has better rates today. So forget anything you know (or think you know) about auto insurance because we’re going to show you how to use online quotes to reduce your cost while increasing coverage.

If you have a policy now or need a new policy, you can learn to find the best rates and still get good coverage. Shopping for affordable coverage in Devils Lake is simple if you know the tricks. North Dakota vehicle owners just need to learn the most efficient way to compare price quotes over the internet.

Free Quotes for Auto Insurance in Devils Lake

All the larger auto insurance companies give coverage prices on their websites. This process is fairly straightforward as you just enter the coverages you want as detailed in the form. When complete, the company’s rating system sends out for information on your driving record and credit history and provides a quote.

This makes it a lot easier to compare rates but having to visit each company’s website and repetitively type in the same information is not the best way to spend an afternoon. Unfortunately, it is important to compare as many rates as possible if you want to find better auto insurance pricing.

Isn’t there an easier way to compare rates?

A quicker way to get multiple rate quotes uses one simple form to return rates from a lot of companies. It saves time, requires much less work on your part, and makes online price comparison much more enjoyable. After your information is entered, it is quoted with multiple companies and you can pick any or none of the resulting price quotes.

If you find a better price you can click and sign and buy the policy. The entire process only takes a few minutes and you will find out if you’re overpaying now.

If you want to compare rates using this form now, simply click here to open in new window and input your coverage information. If you have your current policy handy, we recommend you enter the insurance coverages as shown on your current policy. This guarantees you will be getting a price comparison for similar insurance coverage.

Do you qualify for these eight discounts?

Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but there are discounts available that many people don’t even know exist. A few discounts will automatically apply at the time of quoting, but less common discounts must be specially asked for prior to receiving the credit. If they aren’t giving you every credit possible, you’re just leaving money on the table.

• Good Student – Performing well in school can be rewarded with saving of up to 25%. Earning this discount can benefit you up to age 25.
• Organization Discounts – Being a member of certain professional organizations is a good way to get lower rates when shopping for auto insurance.
• Anti-theft System – Vehicles with anti-theft systems can help prevent theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
• Passive Restraint Discount – Vehicles equipped with air bags and/or automatic seat belt systems can qualify for discounts up to 30%.
• Payment Method – If paying your policy premium upfront instead of making monthly payments you may reduce your total bill.
• Use Seat Belts – Requiring all passengers to buckle their seat belts can save 10% or more off the personal injury premium cost.
• Distant Student – Any of your kids who are attending college and don’t have a car may be able to be covered for less.
• Multiple Cars – Insuring all your vehicles on one policy can get a discount on all vehicles.

Drivers should understand that most discount credits are not given to the entire policy premium. A few only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as collision or personal injury protection. So despite the fact that it appears you would end up receiving a 100% discount, it doesn’t quite work that way. Any qualifying discounts will bring down your premiums.

To choose companies who offer auto insurance discounts in North Dakota, click this link.

Don’t assume everyone needs the same coverage

When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage, there really is not a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is unique.

Here are some questions about coverages that can help discover if you may require specific advice.

• Am I covered when driving someone else’s vehicle?
• Does my policy cover my teen driver if they drive my company car?
• What is the minimum liability in North Dakota?
• Am I covered when driving in Canada or Mexico?
• Do all my vehicles need collision coverage?
• Do I need special endorsements for business use of my vehicle?
• Can I afford to pay high deductible claims out of pocket?

If you’re not sure about those questions but you know they apply to you, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, complete this form. It’s fast, doesn’t cost anything and you can get the answers you need.

Auto insurance policy coverages

Knowing the specifics of your auto insurance policy helps when choosing the right coverages for your vehicles. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and coverage can change by endorsement.

Liability coverages

Liability insurance will cover damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people in an accident. It consists of three limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You might see limits of 100/300/100 which stand for $100,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $100,000. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which limits claims to one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability can pay for things such as pain and suffering, repair bills for other people’s vehicles and legal defense fees. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is your choice, but buy as high a limit as you can afford. North Dakota state law requires minimum liability limits of 25,000/50,000/25,000 but it’s recommended drivers buy better liability coverage.

Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers

This coverage protects you and your vehicle when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your vehicle.

Due to the fact that many North Dakota drivers have only the minimum liability required by law (North Dakota limits are 25/50/25), it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage is very important. Normally your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are set the same as your liablity limits.

Comprehensive auto insurance

This will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive insurance covers things such as fire damage, damage from a tornado or hurricane and theft. The maximum payout a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Coverage for medical expenses

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage reimburse you for expenses for hospital visits, ambulance fees and chiropractic care. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you are not covered by health insurance. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants as well as being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal injury protection coverage is not an option in every state and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Collision protection

Collision coverage pays for damage to your vehicle resulting from a collision with another car or object. A deductible applies and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision coverage protects against things such as hitting a mailbox, driving through your garage door, crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car and colliding with a tree. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Learn more today

Additional auto insurance information is available on the North Dakota Insurance Department website located here. Consumers can find out industry alerts, get help finding coverage, learn about specific coverages, and read state legal mandates and laws.

Additional helpful sites include this resource for North Dakota auto insurance prices and this list of agents in Devils Lake, ND.