Cheap 2008 Honda Civic Insurance Rates

Want better car insurance rates? Drivers have options when trying to find the best price on Honda Civic insurance. They can either spend hours struggling with agents trying to get quotes or leverage the internet to compare rates.

There are more efficient ways to shop for car insurance and you need to know the best way to get price quotes on a Honda and get the lowest price from both online companies and local agents.

Compare the Market for Insurance

Getting a cheaper price on 2008 Honda Civic insurance is actually quite simple. You just have to take a couple of minutes comparing rates from different insurance companies. This is very easy and can be done in just a few minutes using one of these methods.

  • One of the best ways to compare a lot of rates at once would be an industry-wide quote request form (click to open form in new window). This type of form saves time by eliminating separate quote forms for every insurance company. A single form will get you rate comparisons from all major companies. This is perfect if you don’t have a lot of time.
  • A more difficult way to compare prices requires a trip to each company’s website to complete a price quote. For example, we’ll pretend you want to compare rates from Allstate, State Farm and American Family. You would have to take the time to go to each site to input your insurance information, which is why the first method is quicker. For a list of links to insurance companies in your area, click here.
  • The hardest way of getting rate comparisons is to spend your day driving to insurance agents’ offices. The internet can eliminate the need for a local agent unless you require the trained guidance of a local agent. Drivers can find lower rates online and get advice from an agent in your area. We’ll cover that shortly.

It’s your choice how you get your quotes, but ensure you are comparing exactly the same information on every quote you get. If you have unequal deductibles or liability limits it will be impossible to determine the best price for your Honda Civic.

When might I need an agent?

When choosing adequate coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a perfect coverage plan. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs.

These are some specific questions can aid in determining if you may require specific advice.

  • Do all my vehicles need collision coverage?
  • Am I covered when driving someone else’s vehicle?
  • Do I need replacement cost coverage?
  • Should I waive the damage coverage when renting a car?
  • Can I rent a car in Mexico?
  • Am I covered if I break a side mirror?
  • Will I lose any money if I cancel my policy before it expires?
  • Is pleasure use cheaper than using my 2008 Honda Civic to commute?

If you can’t answer these questions but you think they might apply to your situation, then you may want to think about talking to an insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form. It only takes a few minutes and you can get the answers you need.

What car insurance coverages do you need?

Having a good grasp of car insurance helps when choosing the right coverages at the best deductibles and correct limits. Car insurance terms can be confusing and reading a policy is terribly boring.

UM/UIM Coverage

Your UM/UIM coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. It can pay for injuries to you and your family as well as damage to your Honda Civic.

Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is a good idea. Most of the time the UM/UIM limits are set the same as your liablity limits.

Auto liability

This provides protection from injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people by causing an accident. It protects you against other people’s claims. It does not cover damage to your own property or vehicle.

Split limit liability has three limits of coverage: bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have liability limits of 50/100/50 which stand for $50,000 bodily injury coverage, a limit of $100,000 in injury protection per accident, and a total limit of $50,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Alternatively, you may have a combined single limit or CSL which combines the three limits into one amount and claims can be made without the split limit restrictions.

Liability coverage protects against claims such as legal defense fees, loss of income, emergency aid and pain and suffering. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is a decision to put some thought into, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase as much as you can afford.

Medical costs insurance

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for bills for things like X-ray expenses, ambulance fees, nursing services and hospital visits. They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover not only the driver but also the vehicle occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal Injury Protection is only offered in select states and may carry a deductible

Collision coverage protection

This coverage pays for damage to your Civic resulting from a collision with another car or object. You have to pay a deductible and the rest of the damage will be paid by collision coverage.

Collision insurance covers claims like backing into a parked car, crashing into a building and hitting a parking meter. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so you might think about dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also raise the deductible to get cheaper collision coverage.

Comprehensive or Other Than Collision

This coverage will pay to fix damage that is not covered by collision coverage. You need to pay your deductible first and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive coverage protects against things like hitting a bird, a broken windshield and hitting a deer. The most you’ll receive from a claim is the cash value of the vehicle, so if it’s not worth much more than your deductible it’s not worth carrying full coverage.