Lower Your 2009 Ford Mustang Insurance Cost

Have you had enough of scraping the payment together to buy car insurance? You are no different than the majority of other car owners. Numerous insurance companies battle to insure your vehicles, so it can be very hard to choose a company to find the lowest cost out there.

If you are insured now or are just looking to switch companies, you can use these techniques to get lower rates while maintaining coverages. Choosing the best insurance company for you is not that difficult. Drivers only need to know how to shop on the web.

Quick Insurance Coverage Quotes

Reducing your 2009 Ford Mustang insurance rates can be relatively painless. Drivers just need to take a couple of minutes to compare rate quotes online from several insurance companies. This can be done in a couple of different ways.

The recommended way to find low rates is an all-inclusive rate comparison click here to open form in new window. This easy form saves time by eliminating separate quotes for every insurance coverage company. One form gets you coverage quotes instantly.

A different way to analyze rates is going to the website of each company and request a quote. For examples sake, we’ll pretend you want comparison quotes from Progressive, Allstate and American Family. To find out each rate you need to take the time to go to each site to enter your coverage information, which is why most consumers use the first method. For a handy list of car insurance company links in your area, click here.

The most time-consuming method of comparing rate quotes is to drive around to and from local insurance agencies. Buying insurance online eliminates the need for an insurance agent unless you prefer the trained guidance of a local agent. However, consumers can find lower rates online and still use a local agent.

It’s up to you which method you use, but compare identical coverage limits for every company. If you have unequal deductibles or liability limits it’s impossible to find the best deal for your Ford Mustang.

How to reduce Ford Mustang insurance rates

Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but there could be available discounts to reduce the price significantly. Larger premium reductions will be automatically applied when you complete an application, but some must be specifically requested before you will receive the discount. If you aren’t receiving every discount you qualify for, you’re just leaving money on the table.

  • Accident Forgiveness – A handful of insurance companies permit an accident before hitting you with a surcharge if you are claim-free for a set time period.
  • Anti-theft System – Cars that have factory anti-theft systems help deter theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
  • Good Student Discount – A discount for being a good student can be rewarded with saving of up to 25%. Earning this discount can benefit you up until you turn 25.
  • Anti-lock Brake System – Anti-lock brake equipped vehicles prevent accidents and will save you 10% or more.
  • Drive Safe and Save – Drivers who don’t get into accidents may save up to 50% more for Mustang coverage than their less cautious counterparts.
  • Own a Home – Owning a house can help you save on insurance because of the fact that having a home shows financial diligence.
  • No Claims – Claim-free drivers pay much less when compared to bad drivers.
  • Payment Method – If paying your policy premium upfront instead of monthly or quarterly installments you may reduce your total bill.
  • Employee of Federal Government – Active or retired federal employment can earn a discount up to 10% for Mustang coverage with certain companies.
  • Multi-policy Discount – When you combine your home and auto insurance with the same insurance company you may earn 10% to 20% off each policy.

Keep in mind that some credits don’t apply to your bottom line cost. A few only apply to the price of certain insurance coverages like physical damage coverage or medical payments. So even though they make it sound like all those discounts means the company will pay you, it doesn’t quite work that way. But any discount will cut your premiums.

Companies that possibly offer these money-saving discounts include:

Check with each company which discounts they offer. Some discounts may not be available in every state.

Tailor your coverage to you

When it comes to buying the best insurance coverage coverage for your personal vehicles, there is no best way to insure your cars. Coverage needs to be tailored to your specific needs so this has to be addressed. For example, these questions might help in determining whether you could use an agent’s help.

  • Does coverage extend to Mexico or Canada?
  • How high should deductibles be on a 2009 Ford Mustang?
  • How much underlying liability do I need for an umbrella policy?
  • Is my 2009 Ford Mustang covered for smoke damage?
  • Can I pay claims out-of-pocket if I buy high deductibles?
  • What is the rate difference between pleasure use and commuting?
  • What can I do if my company won’t pay a claim?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions but a few of them apply, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. If you don’t have a local agent, take a second and complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area. It’s fast, free and you can get the answers you need.

Insurance coverage options for a 2009 Ford Mustang

Knowing the specifics of insurance helps when choosing the best coverages and proper limits and deductibles. The coverage terms in a policy can be impossible to understand and nobody wants to actually read their policy. These are typical coverages found on most insurance policies.

Collision protection

Collision insurance will pay to fix damage to your Mustang from colliding with another vehicle or an object, but not an animal. You have to pay a deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.

Collision insurance covers things such as backing into a parked car, crashing into a building and hitting a parking meter. This coverage can be expensive, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are older. You can also raise the deductible to bring the cost down.

Auto liability

Liability insurance will cover injuries or damage you cause to other’s property or people in an accident. It protects you from claims by other people, and does not provide coverage for damage sustained by your vehicle in an accident.

It consists of three limits, per person bodily injury, per accident bodily injury, and a property damage limit. As an example, you may have limits of 50/100/50 which stand for a $50,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $100,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and property damage coverage for $50,000. Alternatively, you may have one number which is a combined single limit which combines the three limits into one amount rather than limiting it on a per person basis.

Liability insurance covers claims such as emergency aid, funeral expenses, repair bills for other people’s vehicles, attorney fees and repair costs for stationary objects. The amount of liability coverage you purchase is up to you, but it’s cheap coverage so purchase higher limits if possible.

Comprehensive insurance

This will pay to fix damage from a wide range of events other than collision. A deductible will apply then the remaining damage will be covered by your comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive can pay for claims like a tree branch falling on your vehicle, fire damage, hitting a deer, falling objects and damage from flooding. The most a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle’s value is low it’s probably time to drop comprehensive insurance.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

This coverage protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when the “other guys” do not carry enough liability coverage. This coverage pays for medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Ford Mustang.

Because many people only carry the minimum required liability limits, it only takes a small accident to exceed their coverage. So UM/UIM coverage is important protection for you and your family. Normally the UM/UIM limits are set the same as your liablity limits.

Med pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payments coverage pay for short-term medical expenses for X-ray expenses, chiropractic care, surgery and ambulance fees. They can be used to fill the gap from your health insurance policy or if you lack health insurance entirely. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants and also covers being hit by a car walking across the street. Personal Injury Protection is not available in all states and may carry a deductible