How to Know You're Throwing Money Away for Car Insurance in Burley

Are you tired of not being able to afford each month for car insurance? Your situation is no different than many other drivers in Idaho.

You have multiple to buy insurance from, and although it's nice to have a selection, having more makes it harder to compare rates.

Buying car insurance in Burley is not that difficult. Basically, every vehicle owner who carries car insurance will most likely be able to save money. Although Idaho consumers do need to know how insurance companies determine prices and take advantage of how the system works.

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Compare Burley Car Insurance Costs

There are several ways of comparing rates and find the best price. The best method to find the cheapest insurance rates is to perform an online rate comparison. This can be done in several different ways.

  • The recommended way to get the best comparison quotes is to use a rate comparison form click to view form in new window. This easy form saves time by eliminating separate quotes for each company. In just a few minutes this one form will return price quotes instantly.
  • A slightly less efficient method to get quotes online consists of visiting the website of each company to complete a price quote. For sake of this example, let's assume you want rates from , and . You would have to spend time on each company's site to enter your coverage information, and that's why the first method is more popular.

    To view a list of companies in Burley, click here.
  • The least recommended way of comparing rate quotes is to drive around to insurance agents' offices. The internet has reduced the need for local agents unless you have a need for the trained guidance of a licensed agent. However, consumers can get the lowest quotes online and still use a local agent and you'll learn how to do that later.

It's your choice how you get your quotes, but ensure you're using identical deductibles and coverage limits with each company. If each company quotes different values for each quote it will be very difficult to make an equal comparison in Burley. Quoting even small variations in coverages can mean a large discrepancy in price. And when price shopping your coverage, more quotes helps locate better pricing.

Save big with these discounts

Companies that sell car insurance do not list every discount very clearly, so here is a list both the well known and the harder-to-find savings tricks you should be using.

  • Drivers Education - Have your child successfully complete driver's ed class in high school.
  • Accident Free - Claim-free drivers can earn big discounts when compared to bad drivers.
  • Pay Upfront and Save - If you pay your entire premium ahead of time instead of paying each month you can actually save on your bill.
  • Paperwork-free - Some insurance companies may give you up to $50 for buying your policy over the internet.
  • Distant Student - Kids in college who live away from home without a vehicle on campus may qualify for this discount.
  • Anti-theft System - Cars that have factory anti-theft systems prevent vehicle theft and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
  • Save with a New Car - Buying coverage on a new vehicle can be considerably cheaper compared to insuring an older model.

A little note about advertised discounts, most discounts do not apply to the entire cost. Some only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. So despite the fact that it appears you could get a free car insurance policy, you won't be that lucky.

To see a list of insurance companies with the best car insurance discounts in Idaho, click here to view.

Even more information is available at the Idaho Department of Insurance website. Visitors are able to download brochures, read industry bulletins, view a list of available companies, and get help finding coverage.