Buy Cheap Mercerville Auto Insurance

Expensive auto insurance can drain your checking account and put the squeeze on your family's finances. Shopping your coverage around is a smart way to lower your monthly bill.

There are many to buy insurance from, and although it's a good thing to have multiple companies, it makes it harder to compare rates.

Save big with these discounts

Companies offering auto insurance don't necessarily list every discount very clearly, so we took the time to find some of the best known and also the lesser-known auto insurance savings.

  • Government Employees - Active or retired federal employment may qualify you for a discount with a few auto insurance companies.
  • Discount for Life Insurance - Some companies give a discount if you purchase auto and life insurance together.
  • Multiple Cars - Insuring all your vehicles on one policy can get a discount on all vehicles.
  • Senior Discount - If you qualify as a senior citizen, you may receive reduced rates.
  • Passive Restraints - Cars that have air bags or automatic seat belts may earn rate discounts up to 30%.

It's important to note that most credits do not apply to your bottom line cost. Most only reduce specific coverage prices like comp or med pay. So even though they make it sound like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, you're out of luck.

But I don't know anything about car insurance

When it comes to buying the right insurance coverage for your personal vehicles, there isn't really a single plan that fits everyone. Every situation is different and a cookie cutter policy won't apply. These are some specific questions can help discover if your situation would benefit from professional advice.

  • Do I have coverage for damage caused while driving under the influence?
  • What happens if I owe more than my vehicle is worth?
  • Can I afford to buy a different vehicle if my vehicle is totaled?
  • Should I put collision coverage on all my vehicles?
  • Am I covered if I drive in a foreign country?
  • Should I drop comprehensive coverage on older vehicles?
  • Will I be non-renewed for getting a DUI or other conviction?

If you don't know the answers to these questions, you may need to chat with an agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, complete this form or you can also visit this page to select a carrier

Auto insurance ads bend the truth

Auto insurance providers like Progressive, Allstate and GEICO consistently run ads on TV and radio. They all say the same thing that you can save if you change to them. How does each company say the same thing? It's all in the numbers.

All the different companies have a preferred profile for the type of driver that earns them a profit. For example, a driver they prefer might be profiled as a mature driver, has no prior claims, and has excellent credit. A propective insured who fits that profile will get the preferred rates and most likely will save when switching.

Potential customers who fall outside these standards will be quoted higher prices which usually ends up with business not being written. The ads state "customers who switch" not "people who quote" save money. This is how insurance companies can make those claims. This emphasizes why you should get as many quotes as possible. It's not possible to predict which insurance companies will have the lowest rates.

Learn more about auto insurance in New Jersey

Additional detailed information can be found at the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance website. New Jersey drivers can download brochures, file complaints about an insurance agent or broker, report car insurance fraud, and learn about insurance regulations.

New Jersey auto insurance quotes

Shop smart and save

While you're price shopping online, it's very important that you do not buy lower coverage limits just to save a few bucks. There are too many instances where consumers will sacrifice physical damage coverage only to regret at claim time they didn't purchase enough coverage. Your strategy should be to get the best coverage possible at the best price while still protecting your assets.

Lower-priced auto insurance can be sourced on the web and with local Mercerville insurance agents, and you need to price shop both so you have a total pricing picture. Some companies do not offer you the ability to get quotes online and these regional insurance providers work with independent agents.