Finding Cheap Auto Insurance Now Easier Than Ever

Mar 21
08:54

2012

Doug Stratos

Doug Stratos

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Thanks to the ever-increasing number of insurance options on the internet, the cost of insurance is being driven steadily downward. Insurance buyers are enjoying lower premium prices as the competition among insurance providers heats up.

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Cheap auto insurance is more available these days than ever before. Even when we are not in the market for cheap auto insurance,Finding Cheap Auto Insurance Now Easier Than Ever  Articles advertisements for this policy or that program rush in on us every day from the television, the internet and on billboards everywhere.

Thanks to the ever-increasing number of insurance options on the internet, the cost of insurance is being driven steadily downward. Insurance buyers are enjoying lower premium prices as the competition among insurance providers heats up. Nevertheless, all cheap auto insurance is not created equal.

It is in the insurance buyer's best interest to understand a few basics about auto insurance before the buying begins.

Every state has its own insurance mandates.

Some states like Florida and Michigan and about ten others have what is called a no-fault insurance system. This means that no matter who is found to be at fault in an accident each party must use his or her own insurance for his own repairs and medical bills.

States like Texas and California operate on a Tort System. This means that the blame for the accident is given to one or more of the drivers and their insurance must pay for damages.

Other states simply require a minimum liability coverage amount which is often enough to cover some of the damages and/or injuries. Of course, if there are serious injuries and you do not have sufficient insurance to cover the damages, you can be held responsible for the balance, a fact which can cripple your financial future.

It also behooves the buyer to know exactly what his new cheap auto insurance covers. Again, the insurance culture from state to state varies widely so be certain in the beginning that you know whether or not your insurance coverage will pay for repairs on your vehicle or the medical costs of your passengers. Often, we simply assume that our insurance will keep us covered. If your insurance covers only the vehicle of the other driver and your vehicle is totaled, you may find yourself faced with the need for a new car and no money to pay for it. This can be a costly mistake which is best avoided.

Regardless of where you live and the laws which govern auto insurance in your State, remember that cheap auto insurance is a good thing unless you have failed to buy enough of it.