2016 Toyota Tacoma Insurance Quotes – 6 Tricks for Best Rates

Saving money on auto insurance is nearly impossible for people who are new to comparison shopping online. There are so many options available that it can quickly become a lot of work to locate the lowest price.

If you are paying for car insurance now, you will most likely be able to lower your premiums substantially using this strategy. This article will introduce you to how to effectively get price quotes. Nevertheless, car owners can benefit from knowing how the larger insurance companies price insurance differently and use this information to your advantage.

Take advantage of discounts

Properly insuring your vehicles can get expensive, but companies offer discounts that you may not know about. Most are applied at the time of purchase, but some may not be applied and must be specifically requested before you get the savings.

  • Early Switch Discount – Some companies give discounts for switching policies prior to your current policy expiration. It’s a savings of about 10%.
  • Seat Belts Save more than Lives – Using a seat belt and requiring all passengers to buckle their seat belts can save 10% or more off the personal injury premium cost.
  • Anti-lock Brake System – Vehicles with anti-lock braking systems are safer to drive and earn discounts up to 10%.
  • Multiple Vehicles – Buying coverage for multiple vehicles on one policy could earn a price break for each car.
  • Life Insurance Discount – Companies who offer life insurance give lower rates if you buy life insurance from them.
  • Pay Upfront and Save – If paying your policy premium upfront rather than paying monthly you can actually save on your bill.

A little note about advertised discounts, most credits do not apply to your bottom line cost. A few only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like comprehensive or collision. So even though they make it sound like you can get free auto insurance, it just doesn’t work that way. But all discounts will reduce your premiums.

For a list of insurance companies who offer insurance coverage discounts, click here.

Quick Insurance Quotes

To find the best insurance prices, there are several ways to compare rate quotes from different insurance companies. The easiest way by far to compare 2016 Toyota Tacoma insurance prices is to get quotes online. This can be accomplished in a couple of different ways.

  • One of the best ways to get quotes is an all-inclusive rate comparison like this one (opens in new window). This easy form keeps you from doing separate forms for each company you want a rate for. A single, simple form compares rates from all major companies. It’s definitely the quickest method.
  • A harder way to find lower rates requires you to visit the website for every company you want to comare to complete their respective quote request forms. For instance, let’s assume you want rates from Liberty Mutual, Farmers and Geico. To get each rate you have to go to every website to enter your coverage information, which is why the first method is more popular. To view a list of companies in your area, click here.
  • The hardest method to get comparison rates is to drive around to and from local insurance agencies. The internet eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you have a need for the professional guidance of a licensed agent. You can, however, find lower rates online and get advice from an agent in your area and you’ll learn how to do that later.

It doesn’t matter which method you choose, just make darn sure you compare the exact same quote information with each company. If you enter unequal deductibles or liability limits it’s impossible to determine the lowest rate for your Toyota Tacoma. Quoting even small variations in coverage limits may result in a large different in cost. Just remember that obtaining a wide range of quotes will enable you to find lower pricing.

How to know if you need help

When choosing the best insurance coverage coverage for your vehicles, there really is no single plan that fits everyone. Everyone’s situation is a little different.

These are some specific questions may help highlight if your situation could use an agent’s help.

  • Am I getting all the discounts available?
  • When can I cancel my policy?
  • What if I owe more than I can insure my car for?
  • How do I file an SR-22 for a DUI in my state?
  • Why am I required to get a high-risk car insurance policy?
  • Is my state a no-fault state?

If you don’t know the answers to these questions but you know they apply to you, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, complete this form.

Information about specific coverages

Understanding the coverages of a insurance policy can help you determine which coverages you need for your vehicles. Insurance terms can be difficult to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy.

Protection from uninsured/underinsured drivers

This gives you protection from other drivers when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include hospital bills for your injuries and damage to your Toyota Tacoma.

Since a lot of drivers only purchase the least amount of liability that is required, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage should not be overlooked. Frequently these coverages are similar to your liability insurance amounts.

Auto collision coverage

This pays for damage to your Tacoma caused by collision with another car or object. You will need to pay your deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.

Collision coverage pays for things such as crashing into a ditch, backing into a parked car, hitting a mailbox, colliding with another moving vehicle and sustaining damage from a pot hole. This coverage can be expensive, so consider removing coverage from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Another option is to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Liability insurance

Liability insurance provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on a person or their property. It protects you from claims by other people, and doesn’t cover your own vehicle damage or injuries.

Liability coverage has three limits: bodily injury for each person injured, bodily injury for the entire accident and a property damage limit. You might see limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 in coverage for each person’s injuries, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and property damage coverage for $50,000. Alternatively, you may have a combined single limit or CSL which limits claims to one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability can pay for things such as pain and suffering, medical services and bail bonds. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.

Comprehensive (Other than Collision)

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

Comprehensive insurance covers things like falling objects, fire damage, damage from getting keyed, vandalism and hitting a bird. The maximum amount you’ll receive from a claim is the ACV or actual cash value, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Medical expense insurance

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for expenses like dental work, prosthetic devices and EMT expenses. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance plan or if you lack health insurance entirely. They cover you and your occupants and will also cover being hit by a car walking across the street. PIP is not an option in every state but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage

Make an honest buck

Consumers change insurance companies for any number of reasons including delays in paying claims, unfair underwriting practices, being labeled a high risk driver and even denial of a claim. Regardless of your reason for switching companies, finding a great new company is less work than it seems.

We covered some good ideas how you can save on 2016 Toyota Tacoma insurance. The key thing to remember is the more times you quote, the higher the chance of saving money. Consumers could even find that the lowest premiums are with some of the lesser-known companies.

As you shop your coverage around, make sure you don’t reduce coverage to reduce premium. In many instances, an insured dropped liability coverage limits and found out when filing a claim that saving that couple of dollars actually costed them tens of thousands. Your strategy should be to find the BEST coverage for the lowest price while not skimping on critical coverages.

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