Field guide · 02

Auto insurance

Align every quote to the same drivers, vehicles, limits, deductibles, and optional coverages before comparing price.

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Ask before you choose

Questions for the agent or insurer

  1. 01

    Are every licensed household member and regular vehicle user handled correctly?

  2. 02

    What liability limits apply per person, per crash, and to property damage?

  3. 03

    How do uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages work in this state?

  4. 04

    What are the collision and comprehensive deductibles?

  5. 05

    Are rental reimbursement, roadside help, loan or lease needs, and custom equipment addressed?

Apples to apples

Put these fields beside each other.

01

Liability

Bodily injury and property damage limits, plus any combined limit.

02

Your injuries

PIP, medical payments, or other state-specific first-party coverage.

03

Other drivers

Uninsured and underinsured motorist limits and applicable deductibles.

04

Your vehicle

Collision, comprehensive, valuation, and separate deductibles.

05

Practical extras

Rental, towing, roadside, glass, gap, or new-car replacement terms.

06

Usage

Mileage, commuting, rideshare, business use, students, and stored vehicles.

Primary sources

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