Auto Insurance In Pennsylvania – How To Get Cheaper Rates?

 

October 20, 2009 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Pennsylvania auto insurance 

Reader’s Question:

How does auto insurance work in Pennsylvania? I mean, what can I do to get a lower rate, it seems like a total racket. :)

Harold

Philadelphia, PA

There are numerous large states in the US that are considered as no-fault state and Pennsylvania is one of them. Drivers involved in the traffic accident in a no-fault state must pay their own expense no matter who is held responsible. This policy helps control of annual lawsuits.

Still, there are ways to go around this rule. A victim of a critical accident where the total expense shoots further from the insurance medical expense limit can demand the driver accountable to the accident to shoulder the expenses. Because of this, people living in Pennsylvania are obliged to take along with them their liability insurance to cover expenses of the suffered person. The minimum medical coverage of auto insurance in Pennsylvania vary from thirty thousand for the combined medical expense of more than one victim, fifteen thousand for single victim and five thousand dollars for damages on property. The victim’s car repair expense is covered as well.

Auto insurance coverage such as collision and auto insurance policy are very much encouraged to motorist. In times when a driver is accountable to an accident, the insurance coverage will pay the cost of all repairs needed his/her car. Drivers without this type of coverage will bear all the expenses of his/her car repair expense.

In some states such as New York, liability insurance is not mandatory. Consequently, uninsured cars causing traffic accidents bring about big problem to their victims. The insurance company will settle the medical expenses and property damages of the victim with uninsured motorist coverage. Accidents like hit and run are also included.

There are states in the US like Pennsylvania that considers auto insurance as a financial burden. On the other hand, motorist still has many approaches in searching for a cheaper insurance rate. Aim to continue using a decent lower model car that is in running condition. Avoid SUVs and expensive car models if you are preparing to purchase one. Ultimately, gather rates from different insurance companies and use these rates as point of reference and comparison.

Cheap Auto Liability Only Insurance in Pennsylvania

 

October 13, 2009 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Liability Insurance 

Reader’s Question:

I’m looking for a cheap auto insurance company that could provide me with liability insurance only.

Donna

Philadelphia PA

Finding a Pennsylvania cheap insurance company will take a little asking around and some research on your own. The first thing you can do is to ask your family, friends and the people you work with if they can point you to a Pennsylvania cheap insurance company. You can get additional feedback from them regarding their insurers’ reliability in terms of providing the coverage when you need it. You will also know from asking what insurance company will likely come up most often and the reason why it is so. Aside from asking, you should do some research by getting a business directory for your place and draw up a list of all the names you will find there. From that list, you can call each one for quotes to see which among the companies are offering cheap premium rates.

Another way of finding a Pennsylvania cheap insurance company is to go online and check out each one. In each website, the insurer will likely advertise the different rates and discount schemes they have for a particular period. Moreover, the websites are also equipped with online calculators that you can use to quickly compute for insurance rates. When you have an idea of their offerings, you will be able to ascertain which ones are offering cheap premiums.

Auto Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania With No Drivers License?

 

October 2, 2009 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Pennsylvania auto insurance 

Reader’s Question:

I am planning to buy car insurance in PA but I would like to know if I need to get drivers license first to purchase insurance? What auto insurance companies in Pennsylvania are the easiest to work with and have the best rates?

Lee

Philadelphia, PA

No, you do not need to get drivers license to get Pennsylvania automobile insurance.

Although you can buy automobile insurance without your drivers license, if you just moved in PA you will need to get drivers license to register and title your vehicle.

The minimum liability limits required in the state of Pennsylvania are:

  • $15,000 for injury or death of one person in an accident
  • $30,000 for injury or death of more than one person in an accident
  • $5,000 for damage to property of another person

This insurance is usually referred to as 15/30/5 and it is better to get higher limits to better protect yourself and your assets.

If you are leasing your car, your lien holder may require you to get physical damage liability of collision and comprehensive coverage.