Lower Your 2014 Ford Explorer Insurance Rates

No one looks forward to paying for insurance, especially when their premiums are through the roof.

Having so many insurance providers from which to choose, it can be challenging to choose the most affordable insurer.

Consumers should take time to price shop coverage at least once a year since insurance rates tend to go up over time. If you had the lowest price on Explorer coverage a year ago there is a good chance you can find better rates now. So forget anything you know (or think you know) about insurance because it’s time to teach you the things you must know in order to save on insurance.

This information will teach you how car insurance quotes work and some tips to save money. If you have car insurance now, you stand a good chance to be able to reduce your rates substantially using this information. Although car owners should learn the methods companies use to sell online because it can help you find the best coverage.

Do you qualify for discounts?

Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but companies offer discounts that can drop the cost substantially. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied at the time you complete a quote, but a few must be specially asked for prior to receiving the credit.

  • Student Driver Training – Cut your cost by having your teen driver enroll in driver’s education in high school.
  • Fewer Miles Equal More Savings – Fewer annual miles on your Ford could qualify for discounted rates on garaged vehicles.
  • Anti-lock Brake Discount – Vehicles equipped with ABS or steering control can avoid accidents and earn discounts up to 10%.
  • Federal Government Employee – Simply working for the federal government may qualify you for a discount on Explorer coverage with select insurance companies.
  • Discount for New Cars – Insuring a new car can be considerably cheaper since new cars are generally safer.
  • Clubs and Organizations – Belonging to a professional or civic organization may earn a discount on your policy on Explorer coverage.
  • Theft Prevention Discount – Vehicles with anti-theft systems help deter theft and will save you 10% or more.
  • Passive Restraints and Air Bags – Factory air bags or motorized seat belts can receive discounts up to 30%.

Keep in mind that many deductions do not apply to your bottom line cost. Most cut the cost of specific coverages such as comprehensive or collision. Just because you may think it’s possible to get free car insurance, insurance coverage companies aren’t that generous. Any qualifying discounts will bring down your overall premium however.

A partial list of companies that possibly offer some of the above discounts are:

Check with every prospective company which discounts you may be entitled to. Discounts may not apply in your area.

Don’t assume everyone needs the same coverage

When buying adequate coverage, there really is no best way to insure your cars. Everyone’s situation is unique and a cookie cutter policy won’t apply. For instance, these questions might point out if your situation may require specific advice.

  • I have good health insurance, so how much medical payments coverage do I need?
  • Does my 2014 Ford Explorer need full coverage?
  • Am I covered when driving a rental car?
  • Are there companies who specialize in insuring high-risk drivers?
  • Am I covered when pulling a rental trailer?
  • How can I get high-risk coverage after a DUI?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions then you might want to talk to an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form or click here for a list of insurance coverage companies in your area.

Slick advertising tricks that work

Insurance providers like State Farm, Geico and Progressive constantly bombard you with ads on TV and radio. They all make the same claim that you can save if you switch your coverage to them. How do they all make the same claim?

All companies have a certain “appetite” for the right customer that earns them a profit. For instance, a driver they prefer could possibly be between the ages of 40 and 55, has no tickets, and has excellent credit. A customer getting a price quote who fits that profile will get the preferred rates and is almost guaranteed to save quite a bit of money when switching.

Potential insureds who don’t measure up to these standards will be quoted more money and ends up with business going elsewhere. Company advertisements say “customers who switch” not “people who quote” save money. That’s why companies can advertise the way they do.

This emphasizes why you should compare as many rates as you can. It’s just too difficult to predict which company will have the lowest Ford Explorer insurance rates.

Detailed coverages of your insurance policy

Knowing the specifics of insurance helps when choosing which coverages you need and proper limits and deductibles. Insurance terms can be impossible to understand and reading a policy is terribly boring. These are typical coverages found on most insurance policies.

Collision coverage protection

Collision coverage covers damage to your Explorer from colliding with an object or car. You will need to pay your deductible then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage protects against claims such as scraping a guard rail, damaging your car on a curb, colliding with a tree and colliding with another moving vehicle. Collision coverage makes up a good portion of your premium, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from older vehicles. Drivers also have the option to bump up the deductible in order to get cheaper collision rates.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage

This protects you and your vehicle’s occupants from other drivers when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered losses include injuries to you and your family and damage to your Ford Explorer.

Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits, their limits can quickly be used up. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is important protection for you and your family. Frequently the UM/UIM limits are similar to your liability insurance amounts.

Medical payments coverage and PIP

Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance reimburse you for immediate expenses for nursing services, funeral costs, chiropractic care and prosthetic devices. They can be used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. Coverage applies to you and your occupants as well as any family member struck as a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not universally available and may carry a deductible

Comprehensive coverage

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 coverage protects against things such as rock chips in glass, damage from a tornado or hurricane and a tree branch falling on your vehicle. The maximum payout a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Auto liability insurance

This coverage will cover damages or injuries you inflict on other’s property or people in an accident. This coverage protects you from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have values of 50/100/50 which means a limit of $50,000 per injured person, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $50,000 of coverage for damaged propery. Occasionally you may see one number which is a combined single limit which limits claims to one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability insurance covers things such as court costs, loss of income and pain and suffering. How much liability should you purchase? That is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as large an amount as possible.

Power to the consumer

When trying to cut insurance costs, do not reduce needed coverages to save money. In many instances, drivers have reduced physical damage coverage only to find out that it was a big error on their part. Your goal should be to buy the best coverage you can find at an affordable rate.

Throughout this article, we presented quite a bit of information on how to get a better price on 2014 Ford Explorer insurance. It’s most important to understand that the more rate quotes you have, the better chance you’ll have of finding lower rates. Drivers may discover the best price on insurance coverage is with an unexpected company. Smaller companies may only write in your state and offer lower rates compared to the large companies like Progressive or Geico.

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