| Right of the bat - If you are driving or plan to drive | | | | most finance companies if you are financing or leasing |
| in the state of Texas, you are required to have a | | | | your vehicle. This is done to protect the finance |
| minimal amount of auto liability coverage. So if you | | | | company against a lost if the vehicle is involved in an |
| are looking for a Texas car insurance quote, read the | | | | accident. This will also raise your car insurance quote. |
| following information very closely. | | | | Caution: "Only purchase an auto quote that is |
| In Dallas, we have a large number of people being | | | | affordable so that you can maintain the payments". |
| stopped, or during an accident that do not have | | | | There are things that you can do to lower your rates |
| adequate auto coverage (about 25% of autos are | | | | when searching for your Texas car insurance quote. |
| driven without automobile insurance). It is very | | | | It may be reduced if you are eligible for certain |
| important to know the laws of the land (Texas) | | | | discounts. Some insurance companies will give |
| when searching for car insurance quotes. Do not rely | | | | discounts to its customers under certain conditions. |
| only on price of an insurance policy when you are | | | | These discounts include, but are not excluded to: |
| obtaining your Texas car insurance quote. Good | | | | multiple car discounts, an additional policy such as |
| insurance does not necessarily have to be expensive, | | | | renters, homeowners, etc. Customers that are |
| but remember "you get what you pay for". | | | | married tend to get a cheaper auto insurance rate, |
| Your car insurance quote should include basic auto | | | | and a state approved defensive driving course |
| liability coverage. In Texas, the policy should contain | | | | completion also renders a discounted rate for most |
| at least $25,000 per person for bodily injury, and | | | | Texas auto insurance companies. |
| $50,000 per accident for bodily injury. It should also | | | | Other ways to obtain a cheaper Texas car insurance |
| contain at the very minimum, $25,000 per accident | | | | quote is by speaking to a Texas independent |
| for property damage (most commonly referred to as | | | | insurance agent, this may be the most important |
| 25/50/25). This liability coverage has been raised from | | | | step to take that may save you quite a bit of time |
| the previous amounts of $20,000/$40,000/$15,000 | | | | and money when looking for a car insurance quote. |
| (20/40/15) just a few years ago. | | | | An independent agent can search their portfolio of |
| Keep in mind during your search for a Texas car | | | | insurance companies and find the rate that is more |
| insurance quote, this is the minimal liability auto | | | | affordable for you and one that meets your needs. |
| coverage required. There are quite a few vehicles | | | | A variety like this is not possible with an agent who |
| that if damaged or totaled, will cost more than the | | | | represents only one insurance company. This means |
| 25/50/25 auto liability requirement. The insurance | | | | that this type of agent is limited in what they can |
| company will pay up to this amount; unfortunately | | | | offer when giving you a car insurance quote. |
| you will be responsible for the remaining costs. | | | | Searching online for car insurance quotes is another |
| Therefore; you may consider increasing your liability | | | | way to obtain multiple quotes from different |
| limits if you can afford to do so. This will result in an | | | | companies. By doing so, you may be able to get a |
| increase in your auto insurance quote. | | | | cheaper rate. If you chose to do this, you need to |
| If you desire coverage that will repair or replace your | | | | have some knowledge in the various coverages that |
| vehicle that is involved in a motor vehicle accident, | | | | are available and also what is required by law. If you |
| you must add comprehensive and collision coverage | | | | have any doubt, contact an independent agent for |
| to your liability policy. This coverage is required by | | | | assistance with your Texas car insurance quote. |