Save on 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Car Insurance Quotes

Buying low-cost car insurance over the internet is somewhat difficult for people who are new to online price comaprisons. With a ridiculous number of companies competing online, how can consumers effectively compare every one to find the best available rates?

Do you qualify for a discount?

Car insurance can cost a lot, but you may find discounts that can drop the cost substantially. Some discounts apply automatically when you purchase, but a few must be requested specifically before they will apply.

  • Drive Safe and Save – Insureds without accidents may save up to 50% more on S-10 Blazer insurance than drivers with accident claims.
  • Paperless Signup – Some insurance companies give back up to $50 simply for signing digitally online.
  • Senior Citizens – If you qualify as a senior citizen, you can possibly qualify for better insurance coverage rates on S-10 Blazer insurance.
  • Anti-lock Brake System – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles are safer to drive and will save you 10% or more.
  • Seat Belt Usage – Using a seat belt and requiring all passengers to wear their seat belts can save 10% or more on the medical payments or PIP coverage costs.
  • Life Insurance Discount – Companies who offer life insurance give better rates if you take out a life insurance policy as well.
  • Anti-theft Discount – Vehicles equipped with anti-theft or alarm systems prevent vehicle theft and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Low Mileage – Low mileage vehicles can earn lower rates on the low mileage vehicles.
  • Early Signing – Some companies give discounts for buying a policy before your current expiration date. This can save 10% or more.

Keep in mind that most credits do not apply to the entire policy premium. Most cut specific coverage prices like comprehensive or collision. So even though it sounds like adding up those discounts means a free policy, you’re out of luck. Any amount of discount will bring down the cost of coverage.

For a list of insurers with the best insurance coverage discounts, click here.

What coverages do I need?

When it comes to buying the best car insurance coverage, there really is not a “perfect” insurance plan. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

Here are some questions about coverages that can aid in determining whether or not you will benefit from professional help.

  • Why do I need rental car insurance?
  • Do I need special endorsements for business use of my vehicle?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • Will my insurance pay for OEM parts?
  • I don’t drive much so do I pay less?
  • Who is covered by my policy?

If you’re not sure about those questions, you might consider talking to a licensed agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, simply complete this short form.

Parts of your auto insurance policy

Having a good grasp of your auto insurance policy can help you determine which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be confusing and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Medical expense insurance

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for expenses for things like X-ray expenses, pain medications, nursing services, funeral costs and hospital visits. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance plan or if you are not covered by health insurance. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

Comprehensive insurance coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You first have to pay a deductible then your comprehensive coverage will pay.

Comprehensive can pay for claims like damage from a tornado or hurricane, falling objects and a broken windshield. The maximum payout a auto insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Liability coverages

Liability insurance will cover injuries or damage you cause to people or other property. This coverage protects you against other people’s claims. It does not cover your injuries or vehicle damage.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. You commonly see limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $50,000. Occasionally you may see one number which is a combined single limit which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability coverage pays for claims such as medical expenses, legal defense fees, medical services and repair costs for stationary objects. How much liability should you purchase? That is your choice, but consider buying as much as you can afford.

Collision coverage

Collision insurance covers damage to your S-10 Blazer resulting from a collision with an object or car. You first must pay a deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision can pay for things such as crashing into a ditch, colliding with another moving vehicle, hitting a parking meter, backing into a parked car and sideswiping another vehicle. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. It’s also possible to choose a higher deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers

Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when other motorists either have no liability insurance or not enough. Covered losses include medical payments for you and your occupants and also any damage incurred to your Chevy S-10 Blazer.

Since many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. So UM/UIM coverage is very important. Most of the time these limits do not exceed the liability coverage limits.

Final considerations

In this article, we presented many ways to lower your 2001 Chevy S-10 Blazer insurance rates. It’s most important to understand that the more companies you get rates for, the better your chances of lowering your rates. Drivers may discover the best price on insurance coverage is with a company that doesn’t do a lot of advertising.

Consumers leave their current company for a number of reasons such as delays in paying claims, lack of trust in their agent, high prices and high rates after DUI convictions. No matter why you want to switch, switching companies is easier than you think.

Cheaper insurance is possible both online and also from your neighborhood agents, so you should be comparing quotes from both to have the best rate selection. There are still a few companies who may not provide the ability to get a quote online and these smaller companies work with independent agents.

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