Hi everyone! I’m having a hard time understanding the auto insurance quote that an agent gave me. He says it’s the minimum auto insurance requirement in Arizona. Can someone explain in simple terms what this actually covers?

Faith

Glendale, AZ

Hello there, Faith! I’d be glad to help you out.

For starters, the minimum auto insurance coverage required in Arizona are as follows: $15,000 per person of bodily injury liability insurance with a maximum of $30,000 per accident and a $10,000 property damage liability insurance. If you are found to be the person at fault in an accident, the bodily injury liability insurance will pay for the costs of medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering of the injured party. It will also provide legal defense if ever you get into a lawsuit resulting from the accident. On the other hand, the property damage liability insurance will cover the expenses for damage to another person’s properties, as well as any legal costs associated with the accident.

Aside from the minimum insurance required, I would also suggest that you look into getting some add-on auto insurance coverage for collisions and a comprehensive auto insurance, as well, to cover for any other thing that could result to the damage or loss of your vehicle.

Why don’t you give your agent in Arizona a call? I’m sure your auto insurance agent will be able to enlighten you on your auto insurance companies’ policies and processes, and this will aid you in making an informed decision before you actually pay for your auto insurance.

I am planning a cross-country trip with my friends, and we’re getting a rental car here in Arizona. Do we need to get car insurance for that?

Mimi

Scottsdale, AZ

Good day to you, Mimi. Before plunging into car insurance premiums you actually do not need, I think it is best that you first review fully what you need and what you do not. We often make mistakes by getting additional protection that we think we need but do not know that we already have, or sometimes we assume we already have but in reality we do not. Not mentioning the fact that these additional car rental insurance premiums cost a lot, adding roughly $30 to $50 a day on your trip expenses.

Even if one is only renting cars, like what you are planning to do with your friends, the car insurance premium of the driver might already have coverage for that. Also, you will most likely use your credit card to pay for the car rental, and these credit cards, as we all know, have supplementary insurance that go with them. So, better check with your car insurance provider in Arizona and your credit card company first before embarking on this fun-filled trip with your friends because you probably already have the coverage that you are looking for. However, you may want to get a loss damage waiver. It switches liability over from the driver of the rented car to the rental car company. Have a fun and safe trip.

What are included in a short term temporary car insurance coverage in Arizona? Are they similar to an annual car insurance cover? How else will the two differ?

Diether

Phoenix AZ

Aside from the obvious difference that short term car insurance has a duration from a few days to a few weeks and the regular car insurance is typically one year, the two types of car insurances differ in some ways too. Unlike the regular car insurance, a short term car insurance may not be available in many U.S. States and is not common in many locations.

The reason why people purchase temporary car insurance is to have a short term car insurance cover in effect while they are renting a car to drive to various locations for a vacation or borrowing a friends’ vehicle for a short duration of time. Furthermore, people buy a short term car insurance in anticipation of the hurricane season to protect the car in storage.

A short term car insurance cover is basically the same as those cover that a regular car insurance policy offers. Just like the regular car insurance policy, a short term car insurance policy will also basically have liabilities coverage to pay up for any bodily injuries and property damages you caused to other people and their cars in case of a road accident with the car you’ve borrowed or rented.

Also, just like a regular car insurance policy, you can also opt to include coverage for collision damages in your short term car insurance to pay up for the repairs done to the borrowed or rented car during a collision incident.

Additionally, for your own good but although not offered in many states, you can also add a short term car insurance cover in your policy that will pay or reimburse for the medical bills you and your passengers incurred during a road accident.

Probably the difference between a short term insurance policy and a regular policy lies only on the duration of the policy and not on the amount of coverage that each policy can provide.

Ask you car insurance agent if they offer short term car insurance since a period of six is usually the shortest period you can get car insurance.

I know that getting cheap auto insurance is possible but I don’t have any idea how to get great coverage without over paying the premium. Please help me. Thanks!

Althea

Phoenix, AZ

Don’t worry Althea, help is here. It’s true that getting cheap auto insurance is possible. In fact I find it easy. There are different ways on how to get one and you always start with shopping around.

The reason why you need to shop around for insurance quotes is because prices for car insurance differ from one provider to another. Your only way of finding that price difference among them is to shop around. You can either call insurance providers one by one or do it the easier way – through the Internet. Make sure to get several car insurance quotes so you’ll have many choices. Ideally, four insurance quotes are recommended.

In addition, it’s important to take into consideration not just the price alone but also the company’s rating. You need to make sure you are your getting car insurance policy from a company that can be trusted. You can check consumer magazines to find out how good a particular insurance provider is when dealing with their customers.

Aside from that, you can also ask your friends or relatives for their recommendations. If you do not want to get your policy from the Internet you can also contact an insurance agent or broker in your area to help you find cheap auto insurance.

You can easily get cheap auto insurance if you get quotes first from different car insurance companies first. You can do this online by filling up form just like you see above. You will get to compare various quotes from different car insurance companies easily. One good thing about it is that it is free and the quotes are instant.

My boyfriend needs AZ SR22 insurance. How can we get one for him?

Alyssa

Phoenix, AZ

Hi Alyssa. In the state of Arizona, AZ SR22 insurance is available for drivers through getting an insurance policy that has minimum amount of liability coverage. The SR22 insurance offers the same coverage being provided by the regular car insurance. It is in fact a form or a document used to prove that a particular driver meets the minimum required liability insurance coverage.

The only difference between the two is that once your insurance provider issues you AZ SR22, your insurer will automatically contact the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division if you cancel the SR22 policy, the policy lapses, or you have removed a vehicle from your policy. The essence of getting SR22 is for Arizona Motor Vehicle Division to keep tract on the car insurance status of a particular driver in order to protect motorists from high risk drivers.

So if your boyfriend needs AZ SR22, all he needs to do is to inform his insurance provider that he needs one so he could get the proper paperwork that he can present to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. In most cases, drivers need to maintain SR22 insurance for a period of three years, depending on the severity of their offense.

If his company does not offer cheap SR22 insurance, then it is best to shop around. He can get multiple quotes online by just filling up the online form just like you see above this page. You will get multiple quotes from various car insurance companies and all he has to do is to compare and choose which quotes will best suit his car insurance needs.

I have been found guilty of DUI and so I was required to get SR22 insurance here in Arizona. I know that I am now a high risk driver, but is there a way that I can still get cheap SR22 insurance?

Virgil

Gilbert, AZ

If you have been found guilty of major traffic infractions like driving under the influence (DUI) or not having the required insurance coverage, then you will be required to get SR22 insurance. SR22 insurance is required from drivers who, due to their involvement in traffic violations, are considered high risk. And because it is required among high risk drivers, SR22 insurance is usually very expensive. But high risk drivers may still be able to obtain a cheap SR22 insurance if they are patient enough in shopping for a cheap provider of SR22 insurance.

SR22 insurance is a kind of certificate vouching that the holder is covered with the minimum insurance covered as required by law. It is issued by a legitimate car insurance company to the department of motor vehicles. Drivers who have been found guilty of traffic violations should be carrying their SR22 insurance while driving for the next 3 years.

Since SR22 insurance is issued to high risk car owners, it is usually very expensive. Not all vehicle insurance companies issue SR22 insurance because of the high risk nature of this policy. Drivers who carry SR22 insurance should pay their monthly premiums on time lest their car insurance companies cancel their SR22 insurance.

High risk drivers often fear that it is impossible to get affordable SR22 insurance in Arizona given the high risk nature of the form. However there are many specialized SR22 insurance companies that offer cheap SR22 insurance. Drivers in need of cheap SR22 insurance should consider approaching these firms instead of a general car insurance company.

How will I know the cheapest car insurance companies in Arizona?

Ed

Phoenix AZ

Different insurance companies use the same factors when computing for premiums. However, the weight they place for each factor differs. One insurer may find you less risky that the other. To be able to know this, you should do some research. Knowing the cheapest car insurance companies in Arizona requires shopping for quotes. The only way for you to know which companies offer the lowest rates is by requesting for quotes from each one of them.

If you don’t know the insurers in your area, get a business directory and draw up a list from there. Once the list is complete, call or visit each one to ask for quotes and whatever discounts you may qualify for. You can also go online and compare the quotes you obtained from the insurers you have visited. Aside from comparing quotes, you can also find the cheapest car insurance companies in Arizona by asking brokers to help you find one that offers the cheapest. Brokers often can provide you with the lowest rates. Also, you can find the cheapest car insurance companies in Arizona by sticking to the minimum liability coverage requirement for Arizona. Remember though that getting the cheapest quotes should not be your sole consideration. Include the quality of service.

I have a 20 year old son and we’re shopping a cheap car insurance for him. What should we do in order to get a really cheap insurance for him, I mean probably just the basic liability coverage?

Lenny

Phoenix, AZ

Keep in mind that car insurance for young drivers like your son is normally more expensive. Car insurers typically rate young drivers as high risk drivers, meaning they are subjected to car insurance premiums. Young drivers are more prone to making mistakes while driving, and statistics back this up. So your son may have difficulty in getting cheap car insurance Arizona.

However, if your son follows these tips, then he has a better chance of getting cheap car insurance Arizona. First, he should join a defensive driving course. He will learn how to be more responsible and skilled when behind the driving wheel, making him appear a low risk driver compared to other young drivers.

Your son should also have a smaller car like a Honda Jazz. Do not give him a sports car or SUV if you want him to get a cheap car insurance Arizona. Car insurers regard SUVs and sports cars as high risk vehicles, and young drivers driving them are considered recipe for car collisions and vehicular accidents.

Can I go with any auto insurance company here in Arizona to file for an SR22 Insurance?

Randy

Deer Valley, AZ

No,actually. You will need to find an authorized auto insurance company to file an SR22 insurance form for you there in Arizona. Your state DMV or Department of Motor Vehicles Office would not accept any form submitted to them if it did not came from any of the SR22 insurance companies in your state. You can usually get a listing or directory of authorized SR22 insurance companies by contacting your state DMV office or through their website.

You can also go to the Internet and search for a suitable SR22 insurance carrier online. The Internet is both an effective tool and valuable resource to help you do just that. In fact, this website has a free SR22 insurance search tool that you can use to find SR22 insurance companies in your area, compare rates or quote offers, and some of the providers advertising rates on the Web even publish online versions of their policies for your perusal.

A few important things to remember about SR22: This is a certificate or form that is submitted by your insurance carrier to your states DMV before the process of reinstating your driving privileges can begin. There may be a one time fee involved so you need to ask your carrier about this as well. You would also be required to maintain the SR22 insurance policy for abut two years. Allowing the policy to lapse, get canceled or any coverage gaps may result in another suspension of your drivers license and more sever penalties in the future.