We don’t have to point out that fact that insurance companies want to keep you from shopping around. Consumers who shop around for the cheapest rate will probably buy a new policy because the odds are good of finding a more affordable policy. A recent study showed that consumers who did price comparisons regularly saved about $3,500 over four years as compared to drivers who never shopped for cheaper rates.
If finding the best rates on car insurance is the reason you’re here, then having an understanding of the best ways to find and compare insurance premiums can help make the process easier and more efficient.
The best way to get cheaper car insurance rates is to do an annual price comparison from companies that sell auto insurance in Albuquerque.
First, try to learn about car insurance and the things you can control to lower rates. Many rating criteria that are responsible for high rates like tickets, at-fault accidents, and a not-so-good credit history can be rectified by making lifestyle changes or driving safer.
Second, quote rates from direct carriers, independent agents, and exclusive agents. Exclusive and direct companies can give quotes from one company like Progressive or State Farm, while independent agencies can quote rates from multiple insurance companies.
Third, compare the price quotes to the premium of your current policy to see if switching to a new carrier will save money. If you can save money and decide to switch, make sure coverage does not lapse between policies.
Fourth, notify your company or agent of your intention to cancel your current coverage and submit a completed application and payment for your new policy. As soon as you receive it, place your new proof of insurance paperwork in a readily accessible location in your vehicle.
An essential thing to point out is to make sure you enter identical limits and deductibles on each quote and and to look at as many auto insurance providers as possible. This enables an apples-to-apples comparison and the most accurate and complete price analysis.
If you have a policy now or just want to save money, you can use these techniques to save money and possibly find even better coverage. Buying the cheapest auto insurance in Albuquerque is really not that difficult. Drivers only have to learn the proper methods to compare rates using one simple form.
Where can I get affordable Albuquerque Porsche Cayenne insurance?
Getting a more affordable price on Porsche Cayenne insurance is a great way to save money. The only thing you need to do is take time to get quotes to discover which company has affordable Porsche Cayenne insurance quotes.
It’s so fast and easy to compare rate quotes online that it replaces the need to physically go to each insurance agency near you. Shopping for insurance online makes this unnecessary unless you want the professional abilities that only an agent can give. Although, it is possible price shop online and still use a local agent.
The providers in the list below can provide price quotes in New Mexico. If you want cheap car insurance in Albuquerque, we suggest you visit two to three different companies in order to get a fair rate comparison.
Car insurance in New Mexico serves several purposes
Even though it’s not necessarily cheap to insure a Porsche in Albuquerque, paying for car insurance is mandatory in New Mexico but it also protects more than you think.
- Just about all states have mandatory liability insurance requirements which means state laws require specific limits of liability insurance coverage in order to license the vehicle. In New Mexico these limits are 25/50/10 which means you must have $25,000 of bodily injury coverage per person, $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $10,000 of property damage coverage.
- If you have a loan on your Porsche Cayenne, most banks will make it a condition of the loan that you have insurance to ensure the loan is repaid in case of a total loss. If the policy lapses, the bank may buy a policy for your Porsche at an extremely high rate and force you to pay for the much more expensive policy.
- Insurance protects your car and your assets. It also can pay for many types of medical costs incurred in an accident. Liability coverage also covers all legal expenses up to the policy limit if someone files suit against you as the result of an accident. If your vehicle suffers damage from an accident or hail, your car insurance policy will pay all costs to repair after the deductible has been paid.
The benefits of insuring your Cayenne more than cancel out the cost, especially when you need to use it. The average driver in America is overpaying over $700 annually so you should quote your policy with other companies at least once a year to save money.
Insurance rate breakdown
The price information displayed next highlights a range of prices for Porsche Cayenne models. Having a good grasp of how policy rates are formulated can be useful when making decisions on which insurance to purchase.
| Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | $332 | $644 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,544 | $129 |
| Cayenne S | $362 | $728 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,658 | $138 |
| Cayenne GTS | $362 | $812 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,742 | $145 |
| Cayenne S Transyberia | $362 | $812 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,742 | $145 |
| Cayenne GTS PD Edition 3 | $392 | $896 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,856 | $155 |
| Cayenne Turbo | $424 | $896 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $1,888 | $157 |
| Cayenne Turbo S | $486 | $1066 | $418 | $24 | $126 | $2,120 | $177 |
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Table data represents single female driver age 40, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, $250 deductibles, and New Mexico minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include multi-vehicle, claim-free, safe-driver, multi-policy, and homeowner. Rates do not factor in specific location information which can influence price quotes substantially.
Accidents and violations increase rates
The information below demonstrates how citations and at-fault collisions can raise Porsche Cayenne insurance premiums for different age groups. The data assumes a married female driver, comp and collision included, $500 deductibles, and no other discounts are factored in.
Porsche Cayenne annual premiums for males versus females
The illustration below visualizes the comparison of Porsche Cayenne insurance rates for male and female drivers. The price estimates are based on no claims or driving citations, full physical damage coverage, $100 deductibles, drivers are single, and no policy discounts are applied.
Do you need full coverage?
The example below compares Porsche Cayenne insurance costs with and without physical damage coverage. The data assumes no violations or claims, $250 deductibles, drivers are single, and no additional discounts are factored in.
Are you wasting money on full coverage?
There is no definitive rule to delete comp and collision coverage, but there is a broad guideline. If the yearly cost of full coverage is more than around 10% of the replacement cost of your vehicle minus the policy deductible, then you might want to think about dropping full coverage.
For example, let’s assume your Porsche Cayenne replacement cost is $3,000 and you have $1,000 deductibles. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, you would only receive $2,000 after paying your deductible. If you are paying more than $200 a year to have full coverage, then it might be time to buy liability only.
There are some cases where eliminating full coverage is not recommended. If you haven’t satisfied your loan, you have to keep full coverage in order to satisfy the requirements of the loan. Also, if your savings is not enough to buy a different vehicle if your current one is totaled, you should not eliminate full coverage.
Get cheaper Porsche Cayenne insurance rates in Albuquerque
Insuring your fleet can be pricey, but you might already qualify for some discounts that may help make it more affordable. Certain reductions will be credited at quote time, but some need to be manually applied before you get the savings.
- Early Renewal Discounts – A few insurance companies offer discounts for buying a policy prior to your current Cayenne insurance policy expiration. You may see this discount when you get Albuquerque auto insurance quotes online.
- Multiple Cars – Having multiple cars on one policy can reduce rates for all insured vehicles.
- Memberships – Affiliation with a qualifying organization could earn you a nice discount on insurance.
- Claim-Free Discount – Drivers with accident-free driving histories pay less when compared to bad drivers.
- Driver Education Discount – Cut your cost by having your teen driver participate in a local driver’s education class if offered at their school.
- Discount for Home Ownership – Just being a homeowner may trigger a policy discount on insurance due to the fact that maintaining a home requires personal responsibility.
- Include Life Insurance and Save – Some insurance companies give a lower rate if you buy auto and life insurance together.
- Military Rewards – Being deployed in the military could be rewarded with lower premium rates.
It’s important to note that some credits don’t apply to the overall cost of the policy. A few only apply to individual premiums such as comp or med pay. Just because it seems like it’s possible to get free car insurance, it doesn’t quite work that way. But all discounts will lower the premium cost.
The chart below illustrates the comparison of Porsche Cayenne car insurance costs with and without discounts applied. The prices are based on a female driver, no claims or violations, New Mexico state minimum liability limits, full physical damage coverage, and $250 deductibles. The first bar for each age group shows premium with no discounts. The second shows the rates with safe-driver, homeowner, multi-policy, marriage, multi-car, and claim-free discounts applied.
A few popular companies and their possible discounts are outlined below.
- Progressive may have discounts that include multi-vehicle, online signing, multi-policy, online quote discount, homeowner, and good student.
- The Hartford offers discounts for air bag, driver training, anti-theft, defensive driver, vehicle fuel type, and good student.
- Mercury Insurance has savings for multi-policy, type of vehicle, professional/association, multi-car, accident-free, and good driver.
- GEICO may include discounts for air bags, seat belt use, federal employee, multi-vehicle, and emergency military deployment.
- AAA offers premium reductions for education and occupation, multi-car, pay-in-full, multi-policy, good driver, and AAA membership discount.
- State Farm has discounts for Steer Clear safe driver discount, good driver, multiple policy, good student, safe vehicle, anti-theft, and Drive Safe & Save.
Before purchasing a policy, check with every company how many discounts you can get. Some of the discounts discussed earlier may not apply to policyholders in every state. To see a list of insurers with discount insurance rates in Albuquerque, click here.
Get rate quotes but work with a local neighborhood Albuquerque car insurance agent
A lot of people still like to talk to an insurance agent and we recommend doing that Most agents can help you build your policy and help you file claims. A nice benefit of comparing rate quotes online is the fact that drivers can get the lowest rates but still work with a licensed agent. And buying from neighborhood insurance agencies is still important in Albuquerque.
After completing this form (opens in new window), your insurance data is emailed to local insurance agents in Albuquerque that provide free Albuquerque auto insurance quotes for your insurance coverage. It makes it easy because there is no need to even leave your home because prices are sent instantly to you. In the event you want to compare prices for a specific company, you can always visit that company’s website and fill out their quote form.
When looking for a local insurance agency, you need to know there are two types of agencies and how they can service your needs differently. Agencies in Albuquerque are categorized either exclusive or independent agents depending on their company appointments. Either one can write car insurance policies, but it’s important to point out the subtle differences because it can influence the kind of agent you use.
Independent Insurance Agents
Independent insurance agents can sell policies from many different companies and that allows them to write policies with an assortment of companies and potentially find a lower price. If you want to switch companies, they simply switch companies in-house which is easy for the insured.
When comparing car insurance rates, it’s recommended you get several quotes from at least one independent agent to have the most options to choose from.
Shown below is a partial list of independent insurance agencies in Albuquerque that can possibly get you free price quotes.
Webster Insurance Agency Inc
1201 Eubank Blvd Suite 3 – Albuquerque, NM 87112 – (505) 294-1497 – View Map
J. B. Martin Insurance Agency
8500 Menaul Blvd NE #345 – Albuquerque, NM 87112 – (505) 888-8846 – View Map
Lorraine Y Chavez Insurance Agency, Inc.
8224 Louisiana Blvd NE – Albuquerque, NM 87113 – (505) 821-7123 – View Map
Exclusive Insurance Agents
Agents in the exclusive channel can usually just insure with one company such as Farmers Insurance, American Family, State Farm and Allstate. Exclusive agencies are unable to provide prices from multiple companies so it’s a take it or leave it situation. Exclusive agents are well trained on their products and sales techniques and that allows them to sell at a higher price point.
The following is a list of exclusive agencies in Albuquerque that can give you price quotes.
Emily Rivera – State Farm Insurance Agent
3500 Indian School Rd NE – Albuquerque, NM 87106 – (505) 294-3330 – View Map
Allstate Insurance: Larry Gaylord
3296 Coors Blvd NW d – Albuquerque, NM 87120 – (505) 836-4630 – View Map
Tim Gallegos – State Farm Insurance Agent
1100 Coors Blvd SW, Ste B2 – Albuquerque, NM 87121 – (505) 200-2319 – View Map
Selecting a auto insurance agent should depend on more than just the price. The answers to these questions are important, too.
- Do they regularly work with personal auto policies in Albuquerque?
- What insurance companies do they work with in Albuquerque?
- How long has their agency been in business in Albuquerque?
- Are they properly licensed to sell insurance in New Mexico?
- Can glass repairs be made at your home?
What is the best car insurance company in New Mexico?
Finding the best auto insurance company can be difficult considering how many different companies sell coverage in New Mexico. The company information below may help you choose which coverage providers you want to consider comparing rates with.
Top 10 Albuquerque Car Insurance Companies Overall
- USAA
- American Family
- State Farm
- The Hartford
- AAA Insurance
- GEICO
- The General
- Titan Insurance
- Progressive
- Mercury Insurance
Car insurance 101
Knowing the specifics of your car insurance policy can help you determine which coverages you need for your vehicles. Policy terminology can be difficult to understand and coverage can change by endorsement. Shown next are the normal coverages found on the average car insurance policy.
Comprehensive coverages
This pays for damage from a wide range of events other than collision. You first must pay your deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.
Comprehensive coverage pays for things like damage from getting keyed, rock chips in glass and a broken windshield. The maximum payout a car insurance company will pay at claim time is the cash value of the vehicle, so if your deductible is as high as the vehicle’s value consider removing comprehensive coverage.
Uninsured and underinsured coverage
This protects you and your vehicle’s occupants when other motorists do not carry enough liability coverage. Covered claims include injuries sustained by your vehicle’s occupants as well as damage to your Porsche Cayenne.
Since a lot of drivers have only the minimum liability required by law (which is 25/50/10), their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. That’s why carrying high Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is very important. Most of the time your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages are identical to your policy’s liability coverage.
Auto liability
This provides protection from damages or injuries you inflict on people or other property in an accident. It consists of three limits, bodily injury per person, bodily injury per accident and property damage. As an example, you may have limits of 25/50/10 that translate to a limit of $25,000 per injured person, a total of $50,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a total limit of $10,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Occasionally you may see one limit called combined single limit (CSL) that pays claims from the same limit with no separate limits for injury or property damage.
Liability insurance covers claims such as emergency aid, legal defense fees, funeral expenses, medical expenses and structural damage. How much liability coverage do you need? That is a personal decision, but buy as large an amount as possible. New Mexico requires drivers to carry at least 25/50/10 but you should think about purchasing higher limits.
The illustration below demonstrates why buying the state minimum limits may not be enough coverage.
Collision coverage
This will pay to fix damage to your Cayenne resulting from a collision with a stationary object or other vehicle. You will need to pay your deductible then the remaining damage will be paid by your insurance company.
Collision can pay for things such as hitting a mailbox, crashing into a building and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider dropping it from vehicles that are 8 years or older. Drivers also have the option to choose a higher deductible on your Cayenne to bring the cost down.
Coverage for medical payments
Medical payments and Personal Injury Protection insurance kick in for bills such as pain medications, doctor visits, X-ray expenses, ambulance fees and nursing services. They are often used in conjunction with a health insurance program or if you do not have health coverage. Coverage applies to both the driver and occupants in addition to any family member struck as a pedestrian. PIP is only offered in select states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay
In conclusion
Lower-priced insurance in Albuquerque can be purchased both online in addition to local insurance agencies, so you should be comparing quotes from both in order to have the best price selection to choose from. A few companies do not offer online rate quotes and these regional insurance providers only sell coverage through independent agents.
When trying to cut insurance costs, never reduce coverage to reduce premium. There are a lot of situations where drivers have reduced physical damage coverage to discover at claim time that it was a big mistake. Your strategy should be to get the best coverage possible at a price you can afford, but don’t skip important coverages to save money.
Additional information can be read at these links:
- Warning systems don’t curb driver distraction (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- What is the Cheapest Car Insurance in Albuquerque, New Mexico? (FAQ)
- Who Has Affordable Albuquerque Auto Insurance Quotes for Used Cars? (FAQ)
- Who Has Cheap Car Insurance Quotes for Ride Shares in Albuquerque? (FAQ)
- How Much are Auto Insurance Rates for a Nissan Rogue in Albuquerque? (FAQ)
- Insurance losses by make and model (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- Get the Right Protection (InsureUonline.org)