| 1> | | | | be compared are: |
| | | | - Length & payment plan of the policy. |
| Comparing automobile coverage is a very | | | | - Any upfront charge |
| important part of finding the right policy. Just as | | | | - Coverage limits |
| important as price is, policies should be chosen | | | | - Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist |
| wisely. | | | | - Medical Payments |
| Due to availability of several similar coverage plans | | | | - Comprehensive and collision protection |
| offered by different providers, at time it | | | | - Deductibles, if any |
| becomes confusing for the potential purchasers to | | | | - Towing |
| choose one particular policy offered by an insurer. | | | | - Rental Reimbursement |
| This stems from the fact that the potential | | | | - Special Equipment |
| buyers like one feature of one policy, a feature of | | | | - Discounts |
| another and maybe other features of a third and | | | | - Broker’s fee. |
| so on. | | | | - Territorial provisions with respect to other |
| However, an easy process to eliminate such | | | | states and countries such as Canada, Mexico, etc. |
| confusion and to choose the quote most suited to | | | | - Conditions for other licensed drivers to operate |
| one’s requirement is to compare multiple | | | | covered vehicle. |
| auto insurance quotes side by side. Comparing | | | | - One should also check/compare if the |
| coverage gives a clearer picture of all features | | | | equipments, which are not the part of the vehicle |
| and options offered by different providers. At the | | | | at the time of purchase, such as cellular |
| same, price differences for certain options and | | | | telephones, compact discs, tape players, and |
| may become more extensively insured at a | | | | recorders are covered or not. |
| comparable price to that of a company who may | | | | Once an auto insurance comparison is completed, |
| not offer certain options at a low rate. | | | | one should be able to effectively find adequate |
| However, the most important issue is to | | | | protection at a price that is affordable. |
| understand what the different items that should | | | | |