Can affordable auto insurance actually provide quality coverage?
We all want to save money on car insurance. But at Farmers, we also want you to feel confident that you have the coverage you want. So when you're shopping for a car insurance quote, how can you be sure you're choosing the right coverage at the right price? One thing that can help is to enroll in discounts -- we offer over 20 options, and yes, layering multiple discounts is OK. Next, consider raising your deductible. While you'd pay a higher deductible if an accident were to happen, your policy premium costs less. Because hey, whether you're driving a sporty 2-door electric car, or a 4-door family van, who wouldn't love a more affordable price?
Here are some of the risks a driver may face:
You cause an accident
Risk:
You cause a minor collision when glare from the setting sun blinds you in rush hour traffic. Damage is relatively minimal, but the other driver says her neck is in pain.
Coverage:
Liability insurance coverage pays for bodily injury and property damage to another that results from covered losses you cause.
You accidentally damage your own car
Risk:
You’re on your way to a ski weekend when you lose traction on an icy road — the impact when you slide into a guardrail damages your SUV’s front fender.
Coverage:
Collision coverage can help repair your vehicle if it’s damaged — or compensate you for its value if it’s a total loss.
A hailstorm dents your car
Risk:
A sudden hailstorm cracks your car’s windshield and leaves dozens of dents on the hood, roof and trunk of your vehicle.
Coverage:
Comprehensive coverage can help when your car is damaged by something other than a collision.
An uninsured driver hits you
Risk:
You suffer minor injuries when another driver runs a red light and clips your car’s rear fender. On top of it all, the driver doesn’t have auto insurance.
Coverage:
Uninsured motorist coverage covers the costs of your bodily injuries — up to your policy limit – when they are caused by an at-fault driver without any auto insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage picks up the costs of your injuries when an at-fault driver has some insurance, but not enough to cover all of your damages.
Your son is injured in a single-car wreck
Risk:
Your son and a passenger are both injured when his subcompact hits a tree.
Coverage:
Medical payments coverage can help with medical expenses if they’re caused by a covered accident — regardless of fault.
You can’t work during physical therapy
Risk:
You miss several days of work while receiving physical therapy for injuries sustained in a car accident.
Coverage:
Personal Injury Protection (PIP), where available, can help with medical and rehabilitation expenses, as well as lost wages.
Other insurance options to consider
Find out if you can get more value and convenience from Farmers when you purchase multiple policies. Be sure to ask your Farmers® agent for a quote that includes insurance coverage for risks like these — you might even qualify for multiline discounts.
There’s a fire in your kitchen
Risk:
You stop a small kitchen fire before it spreads to the rest of the house — but there’s damage in your kitchen and a side room.
Coverage: Homeowners insurance provides coverage for damage to your home caused by a fire.
Your auto limit isn’t high enough
Risk:
You cause an auto accident, and your auto policy’s liability limits aren’t high enough to cover the damages suffered by the injured parties.
Coverage:
A Farmers personal umbrella policy provides an additional layer of liability limits to protect your assets when a covered loss exceeds the liability limits of your underlying home or auto policy.
Your retail store is hit by a storm
Risk:
Your retail store is battered by a major storm — so severely that it will need a new roof.
Coverage:
Business property insurance can help provide coverage when a covered loss damages structures you own.
Switch and Save
You could save an average of $440 by switching your Auto insurance to Farmers – Get a quote or talk to an agent to find out how much you could save.*
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What Should I Do With a Flat Tire?
The first thing to do when you have a flat tire: get yourself to a safe area. If you’re driving when you get a flat tire, don’t jam on the brakes. Slow down to 15-20 mph and pull off the road to a safe spot as soon as you can.
What Steps I Should Take If I’m In An Accident?
If it is safe to do so, and you are not seriously injured, move your vehicle out of additional harm’s way such as over to the shoulder of the road. Check on your passengers, pedestrians and other drivers to determine if any medical attention is needed.
How Do I File a Car Insurance Claim?
If you find you’re involved in a fender bender, there are definitely a few things you can do to help make the claims process easier on yourself. As challenging as it may be after such an unsettling event, there are many things to pay attention to at the scene of the accident.
What Impacts the Price of My Auto Insurance?
What you pay for auto insurance depends on several factors, including your driving record and where you garage your car. Obviously, your driving record matters a great deal.
Talk to a Farmers® agent about insurance for your car.
Learn about all the options and potential discounts so you can choose the coverage you want.
*Based on average nationwide annual savings of new customers surveyed, excluding HI, SC & Farmers GroupSelect℠, from 7/1/22 to 7/1/23 who switched their Auto insurance policy to a Farmers® branded policy, responded to the survey, and realized savings. Potential savings vary by customer and may vary by state and product.