Car Insurance Shopping On The Internet Takes Patience


By Charles Essmeier

It helps to shop around a bit when you are seeking to buy car insurance, as quotes can vary significantly from company to company. This definitely applies if you are shopping on the Web, as studies have shown that the prices offered by different companies on the Internet can vary by up to eighty percent. Nobody wants to pay more than they have to for auto protection, so it makes sense to take some time to attempt to find the best deal for your auto.

Following are some suggestions that may make it easier for you to shop for vehicle coverage on the Web:

Make sure that you are comparing apples to apples – Quotes could differ from site to site because the parameters of your search could be different. If one Website gives you a quote for comprehensive insurance while another is returning a price quote for liability only, the results will fluctuate substantially. Make sure when you submit the Internet forms that you are requesting quotes for the very same insurance. Quotes that differ substantially do not necessarily mean that one company is more affordable; it might mean that you were not careful to compare the same two things.

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Investigate at least ten different Web sites. You can analyze the two or three companies that offered the lowest prices for additional comparisons. Results can vary so substantially from one company to another that it really does pay to contact many different insurance companies. The more information you have, the more informed your decision will be.

Don’t make the assumption that the quotes are necessarily precise. You may find that the quotes offered differ from the price you will have to pay if you call an agent. You should verify the quote with a telephone call. For some reasons, many Internet estimates are simply not accurate.

Be suspicious of price quotes that are way out of line with the others, especially if they are overly low. The majority of estimates should come within a reasonable range; if one quote is only one third of the others, you’re probably seeing a mistake. The low estimate might be due to an error on the part of the Website or a mistake on your part. You should respond to any online quote that interests you with a phone call.

Take care to do it right, as some diligence when shopping for car insurance could save you a lot of money. Shopping for auto coverage is like shopping for any other item; it takes some time to locate the best value.

About the Author: Copyright 2007 by Retro Marketing. Charles Essmeier is the owner of Retro Marketing. Retro Marketing, established in 1978, is a firm devoted to informational Websites, including

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, a site devoted to automobile lemon laws, and

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