Everyone knows that car insurance companies don’t want you to compare rates. Drivers who compare price quotes are very likely to buy a new policy because they have a good chance of finding lower rate quotes. A recent survey found that people who regularly shopped around saved over $3,500 over four years compared to policyholders who never compared other company’s rates.
If saving the most money on Nissan 370Z insurance is why you’re reading this, then learning about how to choose a company and compare coverages can make shopping around easier.
The most effective way to get the cheapest car insurance rates is to start comparing prices regularly from companies in Charlotte.
- Take a few minutes and learn about individual coverages and the things you can control to prevent expensive coverage. Many factors that are responsible for high rates like traffic citations and bad credit can be eliminated by making small lifestyle or driving habit changes. This article gives instructions to keep prices down and find overlooked discounts.
- Request rate estimates from independent agents, exclusive agents, and direct companies. Exclusive and direct companies can only give rate quotes from one company like GEICO or State Farm, while independent agents can provide prices from multiple sources. Start a quote
- Compare the new rates to your existing policy and see if there is a cheaper rate. If you find a lower rate quote and buy the policy, make sure there is no coverage gap between policies.
- Provide notification to your current company of your decision to cancel the current policy and submit a signed application and payment for your new coverage. Immediately upon receiving it, put the new certificate verifying coverage in an accessible location in your vehicle.
An essential thing to point out is to use similar limits and deductibles on every price quote and and to get rates from as many companies as possible. This ensures the most accurate price comparison and the best price quote selection.
This article’s intent is to familiarize you with how auto insurance companies operate and how to save the most money. If you have a policy now, you should be able to buy cheaper car insurance using the concepts you’re about to learn. Although North Carolina consumers must understand how companies sell online.
To find cheaper Charlotte car insurance quotes, there are several ways to compare rate quotes from many auto insurance companies in North Carolina. The easiest way by far to find the lowest Nissan 370Z rates involves getting comparison quotes online. When price shopping your coverage, getting more free quotes gives you a better chance of getting a lower rate than you’re paying now. Some smaller insurers do not give price estimates online, so you should also compare prices from them, too.
The companies in the list below offer quotes in North Carolina. If multiple companies are listed, we suggest you compare several of them in order to find the most affordable rates.
Rates and other information
The table shown below highlights a range of coverage costs for Nissan 370Z models. Having insight into how policy rates are formulated is important for drivers to make smart choices when purchasing an insurance policy.
Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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370Z 2-Dr Coupe | $186 | $432 | $318 | $18 | $96 | $1,050 | $88 |
370Z 2-Dr Roadster | $208 | $432 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $1,022 | $85 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Coupe | $208 | $488 | $318 | $18 | $96 | $1,128 | $94 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Roadster | $208 | $432 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $1,022 | $85 |
370Z Nismo 2-Dr Coupe | $208 | $544 | $318 | $18 | $96 | $1,184 | $99 |
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Data variables include single female driver age 50, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, $250 deductibles, and North Carolina minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include claim-free, safe-driver, multi-vehicle, homeowner, and multi-policy. Rate information does not factor in specific garaging location which can affect insurance rates substantially.
Deductible analysis
When shopping for car insurance, a common question is how high or low should comp and collision deductibles be. The rates below can help you visualize the price difference between low and high insurance deductibles. The first table uses a $250 deductible for comp and collision and the second rate chart uses a $1,000 deductible.
Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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370Z 2-Dr Coupe | $218 | $440 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $1,065 | $89 |
370Z 2-Dr Roadster | $242 | $440 | $250 | $14 | $74 | $1,045 | $87 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Coupe | $242 | $498 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $1,147 | $96 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Roadster | $242 | $440 | $250 | $14 | $74 | $1,045 | $87 |
370Z Nismo 2-Dr Coupe | $242 | $556 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $1,205 | $100 |
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Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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370Z 2-Dr Coupe | $134 | $276 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $792 | $66 |
370Z 2-Dr Roadster | $150 | $276 | $250 | $14 | $74 | $764 | $64 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Coupe | $150 | $314 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $846 | $71 |
370Z Touring 2-Dr Roadster | $150 | $276 | $250 | $14 | $74 | $764 | $64 |
370Z Nismo 2-Dr Coupe | $150 | $350 | $282 | $16 | $84 | $882 | $74 |
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Data based on married male driver age 30, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, and North Carolina minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include claim-free, multi-vehicle, safe-driver, homeowner, and multi-policy. Price estimates do not factor in Charlotte location which can raise or lower premium rates noticeably.
Using the premium rates above, we can conclude that using a $250 deductible will cost you roughly $24 more each month or $288 for a full year across all Nissan 370Z models than buying the higher $1,000 deductible. Because you would pay $750 more to file a claim with a $1,000 deductible as compared to a $250 deductible, if you normally average at a minimum 31 months between claims, you would probably come out ahead if you choose the higher deductible.
The information below demonstrates how deductible levels and can influence Nissan 370Z premium costs for different age categories. Data assumes a single female driver, comprehensive and collision coverage, and no discounts are applied.
Nissan 370Z liability rates compared to full coverage
The diagram below illustrates the comparison of Nissan 370Z car insurance rates with liability coverage only compared to full coverage. Data assumes a clean driving record, no claims, $100 deductibles, marital status is single, and no discounts are factored in.
When to drop full coverage
There is no clear-cut rule to stop paying for comprehensive and collision coverage on your policy, but there is a guideline you can consider. If the annual cost of your full coverage insurance is more than 10% of the replacement cost minus the deductible, then you might want to think about dropping full coverage.
For example, let’s assume your Nissan 370Z settlement value is $8,000 and you have $1,000 policy deductibles. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the most you would receive is $7,000 after you pay the deductible. If premium cost is more than $700 a year for full coverage, then you may need to consider dropping full coverage.
There are some conditions where dropping full coverage is not recommended. If you still owe a portion of the original loan, you have to carry full coverage in order to prevent your loan from defaulting. Also, if your finances do not allow you to purchase a different vehicle if your current one is damaged, you should not buy liability only.
You Can Change Your Insurance Prices
Many things are considered when premium rates are determined. Some are pretty understandable such as your driving record, but some are more transparent such as your credit history or your commute time.
Shown below are some of the things used by insurance companies to determine your rate level.
- No policy lapses lowers auto insurance rates – Driving without insurance coverage in place can get you a ticket and you may have a hard time finding new coverage because you let your insurance lapse for non-payment. And not only will your rates increase, failure to provide proof of insurance will get you a steep fine or even jail time.
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Gals pay lower prices – Over the last 50 years, statistics have shown females are less aggressive when driving. Now that doesn’t mean males are worse at driving than females. Females and males cause at-fault accidents at about the same rate, but men cause more damage. Not only are claims higher, but men get higher numbers of serious violations like reckless driving and DUI. Males from age 16 to 21 are several times more likely to be in an accident and therefore pay the highest rates.
The chart below visualizes the comparison of Nissan 370Z insurance costs for male and female drivers. The information is based on no accidents, no driving violations, comp and collision included, $1,000 deductibles, marital status is single, and no discounts are applied to the premium.
- Annual miles is a factor – The more miles you rack up on your Nissan annually the more you’ll pay to insure your vehicle. Most companies rate vehicles based upon how the vehicle is primarily used. Cars and trucks not used for work or commuting can get a lower rate than those that get driven frequently. Having an incorrect usage rating on your 370Z may be wasting your money. Verify your auto insurance declarations sheet shows the correct usage, because it can save money.
- Your car’s features help determine rates – Purchasing a vehicle that has a built-in theft deterrent system can save you some money. Theft deterrent systems like vehicle immobilizer systems, General Motors OnStar and LoJack tracking systems can thwart car theft and help bring rates down.
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Nissan 370Z historical loss data – Companies use past insurance losses to help calculate a profitable premium rate. Vehicles that the data shows to have a higher amount or frequency of claims will have a higher cost to insure. The table shown below demonstrates the insurance loss data for Nissan 370Z vehicles.
For each coverage type, the claim amount for all vehicles, as a total average, equals 100. Percentage values below 100 indicate better than average losses, while values over 100 indicate more frequent losses or an increased probability of a larger loss.
Nissan 370Z Insurance Loss Statistics Vehicle Model Collision Property Damage Comp Personal Injury Medical Payment Bodily Injury Nissan 370Z 2dr 164 88 132 91 88 Nissan 370Z Convertible 129 73 BETTERAVERAGEWORSEEmpty fields indicate not enough data collected
Statistics from IIHS.org for 2013-2015 Model Years
Three reasons to insure your 370Z
Despite the high insurance cost for a Nissan 370Z in Charlotte, car insurance serves an important purpose.
- The majority of states have mandatory liability insurance requirements which means you are required to carry a minimum amount of liability in order to drive the car. In North Carolina these limits are 30/60/25 which means you must have $30,000 of bodily injury coverage per person, $60,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 of property damage coverage.
- If you have a loan on your Nissan 370Z, most banks will make it a condition of the loan that you buy full coverage to protect their interest in the vehicle. If you let the policy lapse, the lender may insure your Nissan at an extremely high rate and force you to pay the higher premium.
- Insurance protects both your vehicle and your personal assets. It also can pay for medical expenses that are the result of an accident. Liability coverage also covers legal expenses if you are sued as the result of an accident. If damage is caused by hail or an accident, your car insurance policy will pay all costs to repair after the deductible has been paid.
The benefits of insuring your 370Z definitely exceed the price paid, particularly if you ever have a claim. In a recent study of 1,000 drivers, the average customer is wasting up to $855 a year so shop around at every renewal to help ensure money is not being wasted.