Are Your Free Insurance Quote Really Free “Insurance” Quotes?

It’s all too easy to get suckered in by a flashy banner ad or a catchy jingle on television. You find yourself navigating to a website that claims to give free insurance quotes, but shortly you discover that it’s not so free after all.

Guarding yourself against false claims is sometimes difficult, but a few simple ways to guarantee that you’re free insurance quotes truly are free. First of all, you must take the time to research the company. Before picking up the phone and dialing that 1-800 number be sure to visit the company’s website and check for validity. It can also help to do a search engine check and see if the company appears in any forums or online articles. If you’re satisfied with their track record than it’s time to give them a try.

In order to receive an insurance quote you should expect to give basic information about your vehicle, registration, and possibly your driver’s license number. Be wary if you’re asked for credit card information upfront; keep in mind that free insurance quotes are free for a reason. If you’re on the phone asking for quotes and the agent sounds too pushy to receive you’re financial information, then it is possible that hidden fees involved. The same is true if you’re online attempting to receive free insurance quotes and the webpage won’t allow you to continue without supplying a payment method of some kind.

There are many great insurance companies available and most of them are willing to give you free comparisons, but before making any snap decisions about who you will trust, make sure that if they say free insurance quotes they really mean it.

August 25, 2010, Posted by Rainy Day Mitch