2006 Chevrolet HHR Insurance Cost – 5 Tricks for Best Prices

Trying to find the cheapest auto insurance rates for your Chevrolet HHR? Finding lower premiums on auto insurance can seem to be a challenge for consumers new to comparison shopping online. You have so many options that it can quickly become a real hassle to locate the lowest price.

Don’t miss these five discounts

Car insurance can cost a lot, but there are discounts available that you may not even be aware of. A few discounts will automatically apply at quote time, but a few need to be asked for before they will apply.

  • Life Insurance Discount – Larger companies have lower rates if you buy auto and life insurance together.
  • Anti-lock Brakes – Vehicles with anti-lock braking systems can avoid accidents and earn discounts up to 10%.
  • Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Buckling up and requiring all passengers to use their safety belts could cut 10% or more off your PIP or medical payments premium.
  • Multiple Vehicles – Buying insurance for multiple vehicles on one policy could earn a price break for each car.
  • Theft Prevention Discount – Vehicles with anti-theft systems help deter theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.

Consumers should know that some credits don’t apply to the entire policy premium. Most only cut the cost of specific coverages such as medical payments or collision. So when the math indicates it’s possible to get free car insurance, you won’t be that lucky. But all discounts will bring down your overall premium however.

Car insurance companies that may have some of the above discounts may include but are not limited to:

It’s a good idea to ask each company which discounts they offer. Savings might not apply in every state.

Insurance Coverage Comparisons

When shopping for insurance coverage there are multiple ways to get quotes from local insurance coverage companies. The recommended way to find competitive 2006 Chevy HHR insurance rates is to get quotes online. It is quite easy and can be accomplished using a couple different methods.

  1. The easiest and least time consuming way consumers can make multiple comparisons would be an industry-wide quote request form click to view form in new window. This form saves time by eliminating boring form submissions for every insurance coverage company. Taking the time to complete one form will get you rate comparisons from multiple low-cost companies. This is by far the quickest method.
  2. A more time consuming way to get comparison quotes is to manually visit the website for each individual company to complete a price quote. For example, we’ll assume you want rates from Nationwide, State Farm and GMAC. You would have to take the time to go to each site to enter your coverage information, which is why the first method is quicker. For a list of links to companies insuring cars in your area, click here.

It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just make sure you use identical coverage information for every quote you compare. If you compare different limits and deductibles on each one it will be impossible to make a fair comparison for your Chevy HHR. Having just a slight variation in coverage limits can result in a big premium difference. Just remember that obtaining a wide range of quotes will increase your chances of finding a better price.

When might I need help?

When it comes to choosing the right insurance coverage, there really is no “perfect” insurance plan. Each situation is unique.

Here are some questions about coverages that can aid in determining if your insurance needs could use an agent’s help.

  • Who is covered when they drive my 2006 Chevy HHR?
  • Does my 2006 Chevy HHR qualify for pleasure use?
  • Should I buy full coverage?
  • I have a DUI can I still get coverage?
  • Where can I find DUI or SR-22 insurance?
  • Are rock chip repairs covered?

If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, you might consider talking to an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, complete this form.

Insurance coverages explained

Having a good grasp of your insurance policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage at the best deductibles and correct limits. The terms used in a policy can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring.

Liability auto insurance

This coverage can cover damage or injury you incur to other people or property in an accident. It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. You might see values of 25/50/25 which means $25,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a per accident bodily injury limit of $50,000, and $25,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Another option is a combined limit that pays claims from the same limit with no separate limits for injury or property damage.

Liability insurance covers claims like emergency aid, legal defense fees, bail bonds and loss of income. How much coverage you buy is up to you, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.

Medical expense coverage

Med pay and PIP coverage reimburse you for bills for X-ray expenses, rehabilitation expenses, funeral costs and ambulance fees. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you are not covered by health insurance. Coverage applies to you and your occupants as well as if you are hit as a while walking down the street. Personal injury protection coverage is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Uninsured or underinsured coverage

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle when other motorists either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered claims include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as your vehicle’s damage.

Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it doesn’t take a major accident to exceed their coverage limits. So UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Usually your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.

Auto collision coverage

Collision insurance pays for damage to your HHR resulting from colliding with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision coverage protects against things such as damaging your car on a curb, sideswiping another vehicle, backing into a parked car and hitting a mailbox. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are older. Drivers also have the option to raise the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive protection

This coverage covers damage caused by mother nature, theft, vandalism and other events. You first must pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the rest of the damage.

Comprehensive coverage pays for things such as hail damage, fire damage, hitting a bird, vandalism and damage from flooding. The maximum amount you can receive from a comprehensive claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider dropping full coverage.

Spend less. Save more.

We covered quite a bit of information on how to compare 2006 Chevy HHR insurance prices online. It’s most important to understand that the more companies you get rates for, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. Consumers may even find the best prices are with an unexpected company.

When trying to cut insurance costs, you should never sacrifice coverage to reduce premiums. There are too many instances where an accident victim reduced comprehensive coverage or liability limits only to find out that a couple dollars of savings turned into a financial nightmare. Your strategy should be to buy enough coverage at an affordable rate, not the least amount of coverage.

Insureds switch companies for many reasons like being labeled a high risk driver, denial of a claim, poor customer service and even unfair underwriting practices. Whatever your reason, switching companies can be easier than you think.

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