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Rates are impacted by...

Auto insurance rates paid to insure a 2001 will vary greatly based upon several criteria. Including but not limited to:

  • Your driving record
  • Your credit history
  • Where you live
  • Annual mileage can affect rates
  • Men typically pay more than women
  • Low deductibles cost more
  • Crash test rating for your 2001
  • Claims drive up premiums
  • Maintaining coverage lowers rates
  • Home ownership saves money

A final factor that helps determine is the model year. New vehicles cost more in comparison to later models so repair costs are higher which will push premiums up. But more recent vehicles may have a trim level with safety features including an advanced theft deterrent system, forward-collision avoidance, and a backup camera so those may give discounted rates.

Liability insurance

Liability insurance will cover damage or injury you incur to a person or their property in an accident. Liability insurance covers claims like pain and suffering, repair costs for stationary objects, and legal defense fees. Liability insurance is relatively cheap so consider buying as much as you can afford.

Collision coverage protection

Collision insurance will pay to fix damage to your from colliding with a stationary object or other vehicle. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. It's also possible to bump up the deductible to save money on collision insurance.

Comprehensive protection

This pays to fix your vehicle from damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by your comprehensive insurance. The maximum amount your auto insurance company will pay is the actual cash value, so if the vehicle's value is low it's not worth carrying full coverage.

Coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage protects you and your vehicle when the "other guys" are uninsured or don't have enough coverage. Since many drivers have only the minimum liability required by law, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is very important.

Medical expense coverage

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage provide coverage for immediate expenses (i.e. EMT expenses, pain medications, and nursing services). They are used to cover expenses not covered by your health insurance plan or if there is no health insurance coverage. PIP is only offered in select states but it provides additional coverages not offered by medical payments coverage.