So you need to get auto insurance rates and you have no idea where to begin, well welcome to the club. Many people start their search with no idea of how to begin. The best place to actually start before you start mulling over companies and prices may be with a quick internet search to get a general idea of the terms and options you will be dealing with. This will give you an idea of what kind of coverage you want to make sure you have on your policy and what you can do without. Auto insurance or cheap insurance is not a static entity, there are many different options that affect the pricing and the agent you speak with will inevitably bring these up. It is good to have an idea of what the terms all mean when they start flying. Alright, all set to start getting down to the actual search? Here are three ways to go about it.

1. Old Fashioned Method – Phone calls

A good place to start if you do not like messing around with computers and the internet is to sit down with a list of possible insurance companies that you would be willing to sign up with and call about their auto insurance rates. Most companies have people manning the phones throughout the day for the specific reason of providing you with information on the prices of their products. Be aware that the agent is trained to sell you their specific product and some companies will try to sign you up for their policy right away. If you really are impressed and can’t imagine going with anyone else, then go for it. However, the best way is to wait until you have heard what everyone has to say and then pick the best of the lot.

2. New Fashioned Method 1 – Internet(Individual Company Method)

If you are a tech savvy individual, then searching on the internet will save you a lot of time and effort. Most insurance companies have websites that will allow you to visit and type in your information and coverage preferences(this is where your previous research comes in handy) to obtain an instant quote. This quote will be sent to a provided email address so that you can come back to it later without having to re-enter information. Grab a list of companies, sit down in front of a computer and go.

3. New Fashioned Method 2 – Internet(Mass Search)

The most time efficient way to search for auto insurance rates is to find a website that will contact a wide range of auto insurance companies and display the quotes to you immediately, or send them to your email address later. There are several sites that will do this for you and the best way is to just do a search and find the best one for you. Be careful though, as with anything on the internet there are companies that are not legitimate. Make sure you search the company’s reputation before you give them all your information.

No matter what method you use when searching for your auto insurance rates, keep in mind that there is more to the price than just a number. Look at the options you are getting and the reputation of the company that you are thinking of going with. This can be a time consuming process, but if you end up getting in an accident all your hard work will have paid off. Big time. Good luck.