
{"id":2946,"date":"2018-09-25T16:15:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T16:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/toyotavacaville\/?p=2946"},"modified":"2024-03-04T03:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T09:40:14","slug":"how-to-shop-around-for-car-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-around-for-car-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to shop around for car insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/new-cars-vacaville-ca\">buy a new vehicle<\/a>, or even after a few years of owning the same car, you may be considering your various insurance options. There\u2019s a lot to keep in mind when reevaluating your car insurance and investigating other options, so we figured we\u2019d put together a list of tips to help you during the process.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/what-causes-phantom-traffic-jams\/\">What causes phantom traffic jams?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033943\/Car_Insurance_B901_o.jpg\" alt=\"Car Insurance\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033943\/Car_Insurance_B901_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/369\/2018\/09\/04033943\/Car_Insurance_B901_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5 Tips for choosing the right auto insurance<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consider looking for a new insurance rate every year<\/strong>, even if you aren\u2019t shopping for a new car. Many insurance companies adjust their prices regularly so you may be able to find something a bit more affordable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop around online.<\/strong> Some websites, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditkarma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit Karma<\/a>, allow you to compare rates and policy elements based on your specific vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide whether you need comprehensive and collision coverage.<\/strong> A good rule of thumb is to drop it when the annual cost exceeds 10% of your vehicle\u2019s value. At that point, it makes the most financial sense to just stick with liability coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider taking a higher deductible.<\/strong> While you may end up paying a bit more out of pocket, you\u2019ll pay a lower premium and be less willing to file small, unnecessary claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be sure to inquire about potential discounts.<\/strong> Many car insurance companies offer discounts for having multiple policies with the same company (life, homeowners, renters, etc.), no accidents in three years, vehicles with anti-theft devices, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-most-fuel-efficient-vehicle\/\">5 Tips for choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is by no means a comprehensive list of tips for finding the best car insurance for your situation, but we hope it helps you get on the right track. If you think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyotavacaville.com\/blog\/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-get-a-new-car\/\">you could benefit from getting a new or used vehicle<\/a>, we invite you to check out our current inventory here at Toyota Vacaville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When looking to buy a new vehicle, or even after a few years of owning the same car, you may be considering your various insurance options. 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