Nobody enjoys paying for car insurance, particularly when the price is too high.
Consumers have many auto insurance companies to choose from, and though it is a good thing to have a selection, it can be more challenging to compare rates and find the lowest cost car insurance.
Shopping for affordable coverage in Ruston can be fairly easy. Essentially every vehicle owner who is shopping for car insurance should be able to find lower rates. But Louisiana car owners do need to learn the way companies compete online.
Cheap Ruston Car Insurance Comparisons
There are several ways to compare rate quotes and find the best price. The easiest way to find competitive insurance rates involves getting comparison quotes online. This can be done in just a few minutes using one of these methods.
- The fastest way to compare a lot of rates at once would be an industry-wide quote request form click to view form in new window. This method eliminates the need for separate quotes to each individual car insurance company. A single, simple form compares rates direct from many companies.
- A more time consuming way to compare rate quotes requires a trip to each company website to complete their respective quote request forms. For examples sake, we’ll assume you want comparison quotes from Nationwide, Esurance and Farmers. To get each rate you have to take the time to go to each site and enter your policy data, which is why most consumers use the first method. For a list of links to insurance companies in Ruston, click here.
- The least recommended way of getting rate comparisons to local Ruston insurance agencies. Buying insurance online can eliminate the need for a local agent unless you want the professional guidance that only a license agent can provide. You can, however, get prices online but still have the advice of a local agent.
It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just compare exactly the same quote information for each comparison quote. If you compare mixed coverages it’s not possible to determine which rate is truly the best in Ruston. Slightly different coverage limits can result in a big premium difference. Just remember that quoting more helps locate better pricing.
Do you qualify for discounts?
Car insurance is not cheap, but you may find discounts that you may not know about. Certain discounts will be applied at the time of quoting, but less common discounts must be asked for before you will receive the discount.
- Accident Free – Drivers with accident-free driving histories pay less as compared to bad drivers.
- Payment Method – If you pay your bill all at once instead of paying each month you can actually save on your bill.
- Multiple Cars – Buying insurance for all your vehicles on one policy could earn a price break for each car.
- Organization Discounts – Being a member of a professional or civic organization may earn a discount when shopping for car insurance.
- Early Switch Discount – A few companies offer discounts for switching to them prior to your current policy expiring. It’s a savings of about 10%.
- Military Rewards – Being on active duty in the military could be rewarded with lower premiums.
- Theft Prevention Discount – Vehicles equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems prevent vehicle theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
- Good Students Pay Less – Getting good grades can get you a discount of up to 25%. This discount can apply up to age 25.
- Anti-lock Brake System – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles can reduce accidents and will save you 10% or more.
- New Vehicle Savings – Putting insurance coverage on a new car can save up to 30% due to better safety requirements for new cars.
Keep in mind that most credits do not apply to your bottom line cost. The majority will only reduce the cost of specific coverages such as liability and collision coverage. Just because it seems like you would end up receiving a 100% discount, companies don’t profit that way. But all discounts will bring down the amount you have to pay.
How to know if you need help
When it comes to choosing the best car insurance coverage for your vehicles, there really is not a single plan that fits everyone. Your needs are not the same as everyone else’s and your policy should reflect that. These are some specific questions can help discover if your situation could use an agent’s help.
- What if I total my vehicle and owe more than it’s worth?
- Is Louisiana a no-fault state?
- Am I covered when driving someone else’s vehicle?
- Am I covered when driving in Canada or Mexico?
- Can I rate high risk drivers on liability-only vehicles?
- Is business property covered if stolen from my car?
If you’re not sure about those questions but you think they might apply to your situation, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find an agent in your area, fill out this quick form or go to this page to view a list of companies.
Much more information about car insurance in Louisiana is available on the website for the Louisiana Department of Insurance through this link. Consumers can find a variety of consumer forms, report car insurance fraud, file complaints about a company, and view a list of available companies.