Learn How to Pay Less and Get More for Sturgis South Dakota Auto Insurance

Sick and tired of not being able to afford to buy car insurance? Your situation is no different than the majority of other car owners in South Dakota. Big companies like GEICO, 21st Century and Progressive increase brand awareness with fancy advertisements and it is difficult to ignore the promise of big savings and take the time to shop coverage around.

If you are insured now or are just looking to switch companies, you can use these tips to find better prices and possibly find even better coverage. Finding affordable coverage in Sturgis is quite easy. South Dakota drivers only need to know the most effective way to compare rates on the web.

Finding Auto Insurance Deals in Sturgis, South Dakota

Getting a cheaper price on insurance isn’t really that difficult. Just invest a few minutes to get quotes online from several insurance companies. This is very easy and can be done using a couple different methods.

1. Probably the best way to get quotes would be an industry-wide quote request form like this one (opens in new window). This form keeps you from doing repetitive form entry for each company you want a rate for. One simple form gets rate comparisons from multiple low-cost companies.
2. A more difficult way to compare prices consists of visiting each company website to complete their respective quote request forms. For instance, we’ll assume you want rates from Liberty Mutual, Progressive and GEICO. To find out each rate you need to visit each site and enter your information, which is why the first method is more popular. For a handy list of car insurance company links in Sturgis, click here.

It’s your choice how you get your quotes, but be sure to compare identical coverage limits for every quote you compare. If you have unequal deductibles or liability limits it’s not possible to make an equal comparison in Sturgis.

Discounts can save BIG

The price of auto insurance can be rather high, but there could be available discounts to reduce the price significantly. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied at the time of purchase, but some may not be applied and must be requested specifically prior to receiving the credit. If you don’t get every credit you deserve, you’re just leaving money on the table.

• Federal Government Employee – Active or retired federal employment may qualify you for a discount with certain companies.
• Military Rewards – Having a family member in the military can result in better rates.
• Sign Online – A handful of insurance companies give back up to $50 for buying a policy and signing up over the internet.
• Theft Prevention System – Cars that have factory anti-theft systems can help prevent theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
• Life Insurance – Larger companies have better rates if you take out auto and life insurance together.
• Pay Upfront and Save – By paying your policy upfront rather than paying monthly you could save up to 5%.
• Early Signing – Some insurance companies reward drivers for switching to them before your current policy expires. This can save 10% or more.

Keep in mind that most of the big mark downs will not be given to the entire policy premium. Some only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as liability and collision coverage. So when it seems like all those discounts means the company will pay you, auto insurance companies aren’t that generous. Any amount of discount will help reduce your premiums.

To choose providers with discount auto insurance rates in South Dakota, click this link.

Will just any policy work for me?

When it comes to buying adequate coverage, there isn’t really a “best” method to buy coverage. Everyone’s situation is unique so your insurance needs to address that. For instance, these questions can aid in determining whether your personal situation could use an agent’s help.

• What if I total my vehicle and owe more than it’s worth?
• Can I rate high risk drivers on liability-only vehicles?
• How much liability coverage do I need in South Dakota?
• Should I buy additional glass protection?
• Does my policy cover me when driving someone else’s vehicle?
• What are the best liability limits?
• Am I getting all the discounts available?
• Does my insurance cover a custom paint job?

If you’re not sure about those questions but you know they apply to you, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, simply complete this short form or go to this page to view a list of companies. It is quick, free and you can get the answers you need.

More information is available on the website for the South Dakota Division of Insurance found here. South Dakota drivers can learn about specific coverages, download brochures, read enforcement actions against agents and companies, and discover disciplinary actions.

Quote often and quote early

When buying insurance coverage, make sure you don’t buy poor coverage just to save money. In many cases, an insured cut liability coverage limits and discovered at claim time they didn’t have enough coverage. Your focus should be to buy enough coverage at an affordable rate while not skimping on critical coverages.

Lower-priced auto insurance can be purchased online and also from your neighborhood Sturgis agents, so you should be comparing quotes from both to get a complete price analysis. A few companies may not provide the ability to get a quote online and most of the time these regional insurance providers sell through independent agents.