Car Insurance
Daily Tech Finance's insurance experts guide you through the basics of car insurance. Our exclusive approach can help you feel more confident in your insurance decisions.
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Comparing online car insurance quotes can help you narrow down carriers with auto insurance rates that fit your budget and coverage needs. But with so many options to sort through, knowing where to start can be tough. Daily Tech Finance's insurance editorial team mapped out four steps to help you discover what coverage you may need and how to find it at the best price:
Determine your priorities
Insurance is a highly individualized product, and every driver has different needs to meet in terms of both coverage and budget. Are you willing to spend a little more for top-notch customer service, or is price the primary determining factor? Does your vehicle need special coverage, or are you looking for a standard policy with improved perks like discounts and the latest digital tools? Setting a budget and outlining your priorities will simplify the shopping process.
Build your desired coverage package
Once you know how much you can spend, you can evaluate the different types of coverage and policy limits you may need and request the same package from each company. Requesting auto insurance quotes that are as similar as possible in terms of coverage types and limits allows you to compare rates from different carriers accurately.
Gather your personal information
Anonymous car insurance quotes exist, but they’re rare and often inaccurate. To compare accurate rates, you will need to have some information handy, including:
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Driver information
You will need to provide basic information (such as names and birthdays) for all the drivers in your household. While you probably won't need their driver's license numbers during the quoting process, you will need them to purchase the policy and may want to gather this information now to make it easier to purchase the policy later. Additionally, the company may run your credit-based insurance score if you live in a state that allows insurance companies to consider your credit history as part of calculating your car insurance rate.
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Vehicle information
Providing your vehicle identification number (VIN) when requesting a quote allows insurers to estimate the risk and cost of claims on your car and can help ensure that you receive all the vehicle safety discounts you may be eligible for.
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Driving history
It's vital to give a detailed account of the accidents, tickets and suspensions you and any other drivers on your policy have received over the last three to 10 years. Because most companies don't run driving records until you decide to purchase the policy, failure to provide this information during the process could result in inaccurate quotes that change significantly when you finalize your policy.
After you’ve gathered enough auto insurance quotes, you can start comparing them based on your priorities, budget and preferred coverage package. All insurance companies weigh risk factors and formulate insurance premiums differently. Your policy quotes will range in price based on how each carrier weighs certain rating factors.
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As a trusted name in the financial services sector since 1976, Daily Tech Finance began as a print publication geared toward bankers and those in the banking industry. Today, we help millions of readers make wise decisions regarding their savings, loans, investments and insurance. Our insurance editorial team includes licensed agents with agency experience. Using our combined knowledge and proprietary rate data, we can provide accurate, helpful and easy-to-understand information to help you find the cheapest online car insurance quotes.
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What affects my car insurance quote?
Car insurance is like a fingerprint — car insurance companies may use almost a dozen different rating factors to determine your premium. Although these factors can vary depending on your state, some may include your age, gender, location, driving history and credit history. Additionally, the type of vehicle you drive and the level of coverage you select will impact the cost of your car insurance. With this in mind, the best car insurance quote will be different for everyone. The best way to find the cheapest policy that suits your individualized needs is to request free online car insurance quotes and shop around.
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Find out how much you should be paying
Average car insurance cost by state in 2025
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$2,056
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$502
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$2,488
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$523
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$2,637
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$813
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$2,444
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$498
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$3,102
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$915
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$3,233
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$569
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$2,715
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$1,072
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$2,931
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$1,075
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$3,874
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$1,056
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$2,895
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$1,029
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$1,650
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$403
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$1,443
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$376
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$2,491
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$689
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$1,704
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$446
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$1,911
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$331
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$2,486
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$579
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$2,581
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$722
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$3,953
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$1,014
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$1,631
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$418
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$2,966
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$1,070
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$2,096
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$649
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$3,225
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$902
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$2,552
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$709
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$2,302
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$525
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$2,491
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$636
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$2,364
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$401
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$2,358
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$513
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$3,566
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$1,081
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$1,655
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$460
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$3,061
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$1,331
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$2,124
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$443
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$4,031
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$1,729
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$1,825
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$578
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$1,736
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$384
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$1,820
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$485
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$2,798
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$558
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$2,096
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$829
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$2,397
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$521
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$2,959
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$916
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$1,941
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$624
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$2,287
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$370
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$1,972
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$502
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$2,599
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$746
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$2,136
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$812
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$1,491
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$329
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$2,146
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$766
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$1,890
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$577
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$2,164
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$547
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$1,920
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$452
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$1,760
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$265
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$2,825
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$878
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Average auto insurance premiums based on a 40-year-old driver with a clean driving record and good credit.
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