Why the Hell Do I Pay So Much for Car Insurance?

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Old 12-14-2007, 01:25 AM
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~$100 a month, esurance. 100k/300k, 500 deductible.
Old 12-14-2007, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
Usaa>*
Unfortunately, not too many people can use USAA.
Old 12-14-2007, 02:03 AM
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^Whats USAA? Never heard of it, or Unitrin...

I have Farmers, and my whole family has them too. Under 1 agent, there were 6 people, my parents, my sister, my cousin and his wife, and me. With full 2-way insurance, my car would have been ~$1500 for 6 months for full 2-way ($100k/$150k I believe) coverage w/ $250 deductible. No tickets, accidents or claims. With my dad listed as the main driver though, its only about $600. He hasn't even driven it for more than 5 mins.

And I am
-single
-19 yrs old
-non-smoker
-sub 3.0 student (would be a discount for 3.0+)
-good credit (730+)

Why the f is your insurance so high?
Old 12-14-2007, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by moeronn
Don't you have a condo? If so, then your property is considered an asset which could come into play if you are in an accident where damages exceed your coverage. Consider increasing your limits.
Ill think about it, but here in Jax its not as huge an issue as you may think.

I spend more on injury limits than anything - I forgot what I have but its retarded. Im not worried about a $60k Porsche - Im worried about a lifetime of rehabilitation if I cripple some sap in a 10 year old compact.
Old 12-14-2007, 07:34 AM
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i pay $483 per 6months for 100/300 - full coverage with $250 comp and collision deductibles with Geico (no tickets, no accidents, single, 1 car, excellent credit).

I got a letter from e-surance saying they can save me up to $200, so I called them and they gave me a quote for the exact same coverage (the towing options were a little different, but minor). The guy says, "We're happy to tell you we can give you a rate of $700 for 6 months!" I'm like, "WOW...i'm paying $483 for 6 months right now."
Old 12-14-2007, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
Usaa>*


Insurance on my three cars, my house, and some jewelry plans is about $250/month for higher limits then was orginially stated-and with a lower deductible ($200). I am 24, have no tickets on my record, and only one claim to fix paint from a gravel truck.
Old 12-14-2007, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
Usaa>*


USAA rocks man. Never had a problem with them. Our insurance is $131/month, for a Honda Civic sedan, Honda Accord sedan, and homeowners insurance. Not bad.

This is copied and pasted from our coverage for my Accord.

Bodily Injury 300,000/500,000
Limit per person/per accident $102.71
Property Damage 100,000
Limit per accident $48.38
Uninsured Motorists Bodily Injury 300,000/500,000
Limit per person/per accident $87.57
Coverage Limits Stacking Option:
Stacked Option Selected
$0.00
Non-Stacked Option Declined
$0.00
Personal Injury Protection 10,000
Limit per person aggregate $34.98
250
Deductible per person
Apply deductible to:
Apply Deductible to Named Insured & Resident Relatives Option Selected
$0.00
Apply Deductible to Named Insured Only Option Declined
$0.00
Medical Expenses 80
Limit % of medical expenses per person/per accident up to aggregate $0.00
Death Benefits 5,000
Limit per person up to aggregate $0.00
Work Loss 60
Limit % of work loss per person/per accident up to aggregate $0.00
Work Loss Exclusion
Exclude Work Loss for the Named Insured Only Option Declined
$0.00
Exclude Work Loss for the Named Insured & Resident Relatives Option Declined
$0.00
Replacement Services up to aggregate
Limit $0.00
Medical Payments Coverage Declined
$0.00
Comprehensive 500
Deductible per occurrence $22.91
Collision 500
Deductible per occurrence $77.18
Rental Reimbursement 30/900
Limit per day/maximum $18.00
Towing & Labor Coverage Selected
$6.00

Statutory Charges Specific to your location $3.98
FHCF Emergency Assessment $3.98
Vehicle Subtotal including Statutory Charges $401.71 /6 months


Civic is about $356/ 6 months.


I also work for the government and am an engineer. So being married, over 25, engineer, work for government, college graduate, low crime area, drive 7 miles to work, and only accident was in 1998 (read: no accidents on record), and super credit, we have a pretty good things going.

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Old 12-14-2007, 09:54 AM
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USAA for sure. 100/300 plus renters insurance $468 six months 250 comp 500 collision. Not so perfect driving record either. Made 2 comp claims this year. Will this make my rate go up?
Old 12-14-2007, 10:31 AM
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my insurance is just expensive lol.... my dad threatens to cancel it if i dont make decent grades.. =(... although i need it to get to college every day, so i dontknow how that would work..
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
^Whats USAA? Never heard of it, or Unitrin...

I have Farmers, and my whole family has them too. Under 1 agent, there were 6 people, my parents, my sister, my cousin and his wife, and me. With full 2-way insurance, my car would have been ~$1500 for 6 months for full 2-way ($100k/$150k I believe) coverage w/ $250 deductible. No tickets, accidents or claims. With my dad listed as the main driver though, its only about $600. He hasn't even driven it for more than 5 mins.

And I am
-single
-19 yrs old
-non-smoker
-sub 3.0 student (would be a discount for 3.0+)
-good credit (730+)

Why the f is your insurance so high?
If you're still on your parent's policy your rate will be much less.

My roommate has an '07 4Runner and he has 2 tickets and a DUI and he pays $96 a month since it's on his parent's plan. His commute is also only 10 miles.
Old 12-14-2007, 01:02 PM
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Watch out for Farmers.

With your 100/300 limits...that only covers the named insured on the vehicle. Anyone else...friends/relative/etc...they only cover them for the legal minimum limits of 20/40/15. <--outrageous. You hit ANYTHING, and you're paying out of pocket.

P.S. For those that don't know. 20/40/15 is:

$20K for bodily injury (each person)
$40K total bodily injury for the whole accident
$15K property damage (pole, sign, car, house, whatever you hit)

I seperated my shoulder and 4 hrs in the ER was $8K for a sling and some X-Rays (glad I didn't take their tylenol, that would have been another couple hundred for sure!!). So imagine if you are in an accident and someone's hurt. $20K won't really cover you at all.
Old 12-14-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I have $100k/$300k limits on my full coverage policy with a $500 deductable.

I have no accidents and only 1 ticket for 9 MPH over (1 point on my license).

I was paying $233/month. Policy renewal came and it jumped to $286/month!

I have never made an insurance claim in my life. I called and they told me it was a statewide readjustment and to call back in March when the ticket on my record is over 3 years old (falls off the record) and I've turned 25 and they will re-write the policy.

This is on a '03 CL-S.

WTF!
each ticket is 3 points, wel in Va anyway, reckless and DUI are 6 points
Old 12-14-2007, 01:25 PM
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Just be thankful that you don't live in MA... Lots of insurance companies don't offer insurance to people in MA. I can't get Geico, Progressive, etc because they won't do business in a state where in the insurance is regulated
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