Feb 24, 2023
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Every car owner has to get insurance. In Rhode Island, the average price of car insurance is $551 per year for minimum coverage and $1,886 for full coverage. However, some people pay significantly more or less than this due to their age, financial situation, the type of car they drive, and the insurance company they’ve chosen. When you buy a new car, the Mazda dealer can help you to find the best quotes.


Getting reasonably priced insurance for your Mazda doesn’t have to be hard. Start by determining what kind of policy you’d like. Then, do everything you can to optimize your situation. Finally, compare quotes. Some insurance companies are significantly cheaper than others, so it’s worth shopping around.


Choose How Much Insurance You Need 

In Rhode Island, you have to have coverage of up to $25,000 for damages incurred by a single person and up to $50,000 for damages incurred by multiple people in a car crash. If you only get bodily injury liability insurance, you won’t have to pay much per year. However, you’ll have to cover the repairs if your car gets damaged during the accident.

Most drivers get comprehensive insurance because it covers their own car as well as the injuries incurred by other people. This policy is best for anyone who doesn’t have the financial resources to immediately replace their car or pay tens of thousands in repairs.


Optimize Your Situation to Get a Lower Quote 

Before you reach out to insurance companies, optimize your situation. Check your credit score to determine whether you’re on track or whether you need to make some changes. Paying your debt on time and keeping your debt-to-credit ratio at or below 30% helps you to improve your score. Ask us about safety features you can install in your car. Sometimes, insurance companies offer lower quotes to people whose cars are considered very safe.  


Compare Several Providers

Don’t be tempted by flashy advertisements when buying insurance for your car. Instead, use comparison sites or ask us to help you find the best provider. Some of the top companies in Rhode Island are Geico, Travelers, Amica, and Nationwide. The quotes you get from each of them depend on your situation, location, and the kind of car you drive.

Mazda insurance doesn’t have to be expensive, as long as you know how to compare quotes and optimize your financial situation. Because there are so many providers in Rhode Island, it’s easy for most people to find a reasonable quote that doesn’t break the bank. Give us a call at Flood Mazda in Wakefield, RI to get more advice about car ownership. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the perfect car at a low cost. 

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