Surprisingly, a recent survey revealed that almost 70% of insureds in California have bought car insurance from the same company for more than four years, and practically 40% of car insurance customers have never compared rates with other companies. Many consumers in America could save themselves $860 a year, but they don’t believe the amount of money they would save if they moved their coverage to a different company.
The preferred way to find cheaper quotes for Acura NSX insurance in Bakersfield is to begin comparing prices regularly from companies that insure vehicles in California.
- Try to learn a little about policy coverages and the things you can control to keep rates low. Many rating factors that result in higher prices such as high-risk driving behaviors and bad credit can be rectified by making minor changes to your lifestyle.
- Get rate quotes from exclusive agents, independent agents, and direct providers. Exclusive and direct companies can only give prices from one company like GEICO and Allstate, while independent agents can quote prices from multiple companies.
- Compare the new rates to your current policy and determine if there is any savings. If you can save money and switch companies, ensure coverage does not lapse between policies.
A crucial key to this process is that you’ll want to make sure you compare identical coverage information on every quote request and and to get rate quotes from as many companies as you can. Doing this provides a fair rate comparison and the most accurate and complete price analysis.
Cheapest companies for Acura NSX insurance
The car insurance companies shown below are ready to provide quotes in Bakersfield, CA. If multiple companies are shown, we recommend you visit as many as you can to get the best price comparison.
Bakersfield insurance discounts for an Acura NSX
Auto insurance companies don’t list their entire list of discounts very clearly, so the next list breaks down both well-publicized and the more hidden credits that may apply to you.
- First Accident Forgiveness – This isn’t a discount exactly, but companies like Progressive, Allstate, and GEICO will turn a blind eye to one accident without raising rates so long as you are claim-free for a specific time period.
- Discount for Life Insurance – Not all insurance carriers offer life insurance, but some may give you a discounted price on car insurance if you buy some life insurance in addition to your auto policy.
- 55 and Retired – If you qualify as a senior citizen, you are able to get a small discount on rates.
- Claim Free – Claim-free drivers can save substantially as opposed to bad drivers.
- Anti-theft System – Vehicles equipped with tracking devices and advanced anti-theft systems are stolen less frequently and can earn a small discount on your policy.
- Anti-lock Brake System – Cars, trucks, and SUVs with ABS braking systems or traction control can avoid accidents and the ABS can save up to 10%.
- Student Driver Training – Reduce the cost of insurance for teen drivers by having them successfully complete driver’s ed class in school.
- Federal Government Employee – Having worked for a branch of the government could cut as much as 10% off with a few insurance companies.
Don’t be surprised that many deductions do not apply to the whole policy. Some only apply to specific coverage prices like physical damage coverage or medical payments. So even though they make it sound like adding up those discounts means a free policy, you aren’t that lucky. Any amount of discount will reduce the cost of coverage.
A few companies that may offer policyholders most of these discounts are:
When comparing rates, check with every insurance company to apply every possible discount. Some credits may not apply to policies in your area. To see insurers that have a full spectrum of discounts in Bakersfield, follow this link.
Car insurance agents can find coverage gaps
Many people still prefer to have an agent’s advice and that is a personal choice. Most agents can help determine the best coverages and give you someone to call. One of the best bonuses of comparing rate quotes online is you may find better rates but still work with a licensed agent. Putting coverage with local insurance agents is important especially in Bakersfield.
To help locate an agent, after submitting this simple form, your insurance coverage information is submitted to local insurance agents who will return price quotes to get your business. You don’t have to leave your computer due to the fact that quote results will go directly to your email. If you need to compare rates from a particular provider, you just need to jump over to their website and complete a quote there.
When finding a reputable insurance agent or broker, it can be helpful to understand the types of insurance agents that you can select. Insurance agencies in Bakersfield are classified as either independent (non-exclusive) or exclusive. Either type can insure your vehicles, but it’s good to learn the differences because it can factor into the type of agent you choose.
Independent Car Insurance Agencies or Brokers
Agents of this type do not have single company limitations so they have the ability to put coverage with multiple insurance companies depending on which coverage is best. If you are not satisfied with one company, an independent agent can move your coverage and you won’t have to switch agencies.
When comparing car insurance rates, it’s a good idea to include several independent agencies so that you can do a thorough price comparison.
Shown below is a small list of independent insurance agents in Bakersfield that may be able to give price quotes.
NSE Insurance Agencies, Inc.
5330 Office Center Ct # 69 – Bakersfield, CA 93309 – (661) 327-0620 – View Map
Crosby and Crosby Insurance Services
111 H St – Bakersfield, CA 93304 – (661) 327-5531 – View Map
Clifford and Bradford Insurance Agency
1515 20th St – Bakersfield, CA 93301 – (661) 283-8100 – View Map
Exclusive Agencies
These agents have only one company to place business with and some examples include State Farm, Allstate, and Farm Bureau. Exclusive agencies are unable to give you multiple price quotes so you need to shop around if the rates are high. Exclusive agents are usually quite knowledgeable on the products they sell which can be an advantage.
Below are Bakersfield exclusive insurance agencies willing to provide price quotes.
Allstate Insurance: Diana Martinez
6300 White Ln T – Bakersfield, CA 93309 – (661) 827-8800 – View Map
Kathy Herm – State Farm Insurance Agent
93314, 6515 Panama Ln #104 – Bakersfield, CA 93313 – (661) 832-1020 – View Map
James Stuart – State Farm Insurance Agent
5125 Ming Ave – Bakersfield, CA 93309 – (661) 831-6266 – View Map
Deciding on a auto insurance agent requires you to look at more than just a cheap price quote. Here are some questions to ask:
- Does the agency provide any after hours assistance?
- Will one accident increase rates?
- Is vehicle damage repaired with OEM or aftermarket parts?
- Is the quote a firm price?
- Does their agency support local causes in Bakersfield?
- If you have an accident, are you able to get your vehicle repaired at the shop of your choice?
- Do they specialize in personal lines coverage in Bakersfield?
Car insurance coverage information
Knowing the specifics of your policy helps when choosing appropriate coverage and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and nobody wants to actually read their policy. Below you’ll find the usual coverages found on most auto insurance policies.
UM/UIM Coverage
Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle from other motorists when they are uninsured or don’t have enough coverage. Covered claims include injuries to you and your family and damage to your Acura NSX.
Since a lot of drivers only carry the minimum required liability limits (California limits are 15/30/5), it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. For this reason, having high UM/UIM coverages is a good idea. Frequently these limits are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Liability insurance
This will cover damage that occurs to people or other property. Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. Your policy might show liability limits of 15/30/5 which means a limit of $15,000 per injured person, a limit of $30,000 in injury protection per accident, and a limit of $5,000 paid for damaged property. Some companies may use a combined limit which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.
Liability coverage protects against claims like legal defense fees, bail bonds, pain and suffering and loss of income. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a personal decision, but buy as much as you can afford. California requires drivers to carry at least 15/30/5 but drivers should carry more liability than the minimum.
The next chart shows why buying low liability limits may not be enough coverage.
Collision insurance
This coverage covers damage to your NSX resulting from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible and then insurance will cover the remainder.
Collision insurance covers things such as hitting a parking meter, scraping a guard rail, colliding with another moving vehicle, sideswiping another vehicle and driving through your garage door. This coverage can be expensive, so analyze the benefit of dropping coverage from lower value vehicles. Drivers also have the option to increase the deductible on your NSX to save money on collision insurance.
Medical costs insurance
Med pay and PIP coverage kick in for expenses like doctor visits, surgery, rehabilitation expenses, hospital visits and funeral costs. They are used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Medical payments and PIP cover you and your occupants and also covers if you are hit as a while walking down the street. PIP coverage is not universally available but can be used in place of medical payments coverage
Comprehensive or Other Than Collision
Comprehensive insurance coverage pays to fix your vehicle from damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply then your comprehensive coverage will pay.
Comprehensive insurance covers things such as falling objects, theft and damage from flooding. The maximum payout you’ll receive from a claim is the market value of your vehicle, so if the vehicle is not worth much it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.
In conclusion
Affordable Acura NSX insurance in Bakersfield can be bought online and with local Bakersfield insurance agents, and you need to comparison shop both in order to have the best price selection to choose from. Some insurance companies do not offer the ability to get a quote online and these smaller companies work with independent insurance agencies.
In this article, we covered quite a bit of information on how to reduce Acura NSX insurance car insurance rates online in Bakersfield. The key concept to understand is the more you quote Bakersfield auto insurance, the more likely it is that you will get a better rate. You may even be surprised to find that the lowest car insurance rates are with an unexpected company. Some small companies may only write in your state and offer lower premium rates than the large multi-state companies such as Progressive and GEICO.
For more information, feel free to visit the resources below:
- Teen Driving and Texting (State Farm)
- Who Has the Cheapest Bakersfield Auto Insurance for a Dodge Ram? (FAQ)
- Who Has Affordable Bakersfield Car Insurance for a Toyota Tacoma? (FAQ)
- Who Has the Cheapest Bakersfield Car Insurance Quotes for a Ford Edge? (FAQ)
- What Insurance is Cheapest for Teenage Females in Bakersfield? (FAQ)
- What Insurance is Cheapest for Inexperienced Drivers in Bakersfield? (FAQ)
- Who Has Affordable Bakersfield Auto Insurance Quotes After a Speeding Ticket? (FAQ)
- A Tree Fell on Your Car: Now What? (Allstate)
- Vehicle Insurance in the U.S. (Wikipedia)
- Auto Crash Statistics (Insurance Information Institute)