Are you sick of overpaying and want low-cost Hummer H2 insurance in El Paso? Finding low-cost insurance for a Hummer H2 in Texas can be difficult, but you can learn the following methods and make it easy. There are more efficient ways to find insurance online and we'll show you the best way to compare rates on a Hummer and obtain the best price possible from both online companies and El Paso agents.
Don't overlook these six Hummer H2 insurance discounts
Car insurance companies don't necessarily list the entire discount list in an easy-to-find place, so we researched both well-publicized in addition to some of the lesser obvious discounts that you can inquire about if you buy El Paso car insurance online.
- Seat Belt Discounts - Drivers who always wear seat belts and also require passengers to buckle up before driving can save a little on the medical payments or PIP coverage costs.
- Payment Discounts - If you pay your bill all at once rather than spreading payments over time you could save up to 5%.
- Discount for Life Insurance - Select insurance carriers reward you with lower rates if you buy a life insurance policy as well.
- Safe Drivers - Drivers who avoid accidents can pay as much as 50% less compared to accident prone drivers.
- Multiple Vehicles - Having all your vehicles on one policy can reduce rates for all insured vehicles.
- Braking Control Discount - Cars and trucks with anti-lock braking systems can reduce accidents so companies give up to a 10% discount.
Don't be surprised that most of the big mark downs will not be given to the entire cost. Most only apply to the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. Even though it may seem like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it doesn't quite work that way. But all discounts will lower the premium cost.
A list of car insurance companies and some of the premium reductions they offer can be read below.
- The Hartford may offer discounts for defensive driver, anti-theft, good student, air bag, bundle, and vehicle fuel type.
- American Family offers premium reductions for good driver, Steer into Savings, mySafetyValet, multi-vehicle, accident-free, and defensive driver.
- Progressive offers discounts including online quote discount, continuous coverage, online signing, multi-policy, homeowner, and good student.
- Travelers has discounts for driver training, multi-car, continuous insurance, IntelliDrive, save driver, payment discounts, and multi-policy.
- Farmers Insurance includes discounts for bundle discounts, business and professional, good student, alternative fuel, early shopping, and youthful driver.
- USAA discounts include multi-vehicle, vehicle storage, family discount, multi-policy, and driver training.
- Liberty Mutual policyholders can earn discounts including new vehicle discount, new move discount, multi-car, teen driver discount, and good student.
Check with every company which credits you are entitled to. Some of the discounts discussed earlier might not be offered on policies in every state. To see car insurance companies that can offer you the previously mentioned discounts in El Paso, click here to view.
Car insurance 101
Learning about specific coverages of your insurance policy aids in choosing which coverages you need and the correct deductibles and limits. Insurance terms can be confusing and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Listed below are the usual coverages available from insurance companies.
Collision insurance
Collision insurance pays for damage to your H2 resulting from colliding with an object or car. A deductible applies then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for things such as driving through your garage door, crashing into a ditch, colliding with another moving vehicle and damaging your car on a curb. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible on your H2 to save money on collision insurance.
Comprehensive auto coverage
Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for things like damage from a tornado or hurricane, vandalism, theft and rock chips in glass. The most a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle's value is low it's probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
Medical payments and PIP coverage
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for short-term medical expenses such as funeral costs, dental work, chiropractic care and pain medications. They are often utilized in addition to your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants and will also cover getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and may carry a deductible
Auto liability
Liability insurance protects you from injuries or damage you cause to other's property or people that is your fault. Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You commonly see limits of 30/60/25 that translate to a limit of $30,000 per injured person, a limit of $60,000 in injury protection per accident, and property damage coverage for $25,000.
Liability insurance covers claims such as attorney fees, court costs, pain and suffering and loss of income. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but consider buying as high a limit as you can afford. Texas state law requires minimum liability limits of 30/60/25 but it's recommended drivers buy more liability than the minimum.
The next chart demonstrates why low liability limits may not be enough.
UM/UIM (Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist) coverage
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle's occupants from other drivers when they either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include injuries sustained by your vehicle's occupants as well as damage to your Hummer H2.
Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required (Texas limits are 30/60/25), it doesn't take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is important protection for you and your family.
The best insurance company isn't always the cheapest
You just learned quite a bit of information on how to get a better price on Hummer H2 insurance in El Paso. The most important thing to understand is the more rate quotes you have, the better your comparison will be. Consumers may even find the best rates are with the least-expected company. Smaller companies may have significantly lower auto insurance rates on certain market segments compared to the large companies like Allstate, GEICO and Progressive.
Discount Hummer H2 insurance in El Paso can be purchased both online as well as from insurance agents, so you need to quote El Paso car insurance with both to have the best selection. Some car insurance companies may not provide the ability to get quotes online and many times these regional carriers prefer to sell through local independent agencies.
Steps to quoting cheaper Hummer H2 insurance in El Paso
It takes a little time, but the best way to get the cheapest auto insurance rates is to do an annual price comparison from companies who provide car insurance in El Paso.
Step 1: Try to learn about how auto insurance works and the measures you can take to drop your rates. Many things that cause rate increases like multiple speeding tickets and a less-than-favorable credit rating can be amended by being financially responsible and driving safely.
Step 2: Compare price quotes from exclusive agents, independent agents, and direct providers. Direct companies and exclusive agencies can only give prices from one company like Progressive or State Farm, while independent agencies can provide rate quotes for many different companies.
Step 3: Compare the new quotes to your current policy and determine if cheaper H2 coverage is available. If you find a better price and make a switch, ensure coverage does not lapse between policies.
Step 4: Provide notification to your current company to cancel your current coverage and submit the application along with any required down payment for your new policy. When you receive it, put the proof of insurance paperwork with the vehicle registration.
A good piece of advice is to try to use identical limits and deductibles on every quote request and and to get prices from as many companies as you can. This provides a level playing field and and a good selection of different prices.
More detailed car insurance information can be found at these sites:
- Senior Drivers (Insurance Information Institute)
- Credit Impacts Car Insurance Rates (State Farm)
- Understanding Rental Car Insurance (Insurance Information Institute)