San Mateo Auto Insurance Prices

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To adequately compare San Mateo car insurance quotes, you need to first obtain enough quotes from enough companies to make a comparison. Four to five quotes from different companies should be enough to compare rates.

To start, simply click the graphic above and you will be taken to a short form where you can get multiple San Mateo car insurance quotes just by completing the one form.

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As soons as you have your comparison quotes in front of you from the different companies, take a look to make sure the coverages on the quotes are the same. You want to make sure you're comparing apples-to-apples coverages in order to have a fair analysis of the rates.

Once you have determined that all quotes are based on similar coverage levels, take a look at the final quoted premium. If some quotes are outrageously high or low, you may want to double check the quoted coverages again just to make sure there wasn't a mistake.

Factors that determine your San Mateo car insurance quotes include your credit history (that's a big one), how good of a driver you are, how old the drivers on your policy are, and whether or not you've carried continuous insurance prior. If you haven't, that's known as a lapse in coverage and is not a good thing.

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If you want to cover all your bases when shopping for San Mateo car insurance, try these ideas when shopping for coverage.

If you'd rather contact a San Mateo insurance agent directly, you can search for San Mateo insurance agents by clicking the 'Find an Agent' link on our menu.
If you want to take the time to duplicate your data entry, you can go directly to company websites like Liberty Mutual, State Farm, Allstate or Farmers Insurance to get quotes.
Your friends and family are a good source of car insurance referal information, both good and bad.

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In determining your final insurance premium, California car insurance companies take a number of factors into consideration. There are some things under your control such as the following.

Be a Safe Driver - San Mateo drivers who obey the law pay much less than poor drivers.
Good Credit Pays Less - If you have a good credit score, you're insurance rates are going to be a lot lower than drivers with bad credit.
Don't File All Claims - It's not a good idea to frequently file claims with your insurance company. Sometimes you can't avoid it, but if it's a small claim, reconsider filing and just pay the claim yourself.
Combine and Save - Combining your car insurance and your home insurance with the same company is a great way to save money on both.