Frequently Asked Questions

Save-A-Lot Auto Insurance has been saving customers time and money when buying auto insurance. Whether you are in Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas or Wisconsin, we work with many insurance companies to guarantee the lowest rate. Save-A-Lot Auto Insurance allows you to purchase insurance in less than 4 minutes. After purchasing your insurance online, you will immediately receive your insurance documents including your auto insurance I.D. cards and all related insurance documentation.

No one else can compete with our price, speed and timely service.


HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO OBTAIN RATES?

It takes about 1 minute to complete the application. At the end of the process, you’ll receive the lowest rates selected from about two dozen licensed auto insurance companies. We do all the legwork, saving you time and providing peace of mind that you have the best possible rate. You no longer have to visit multiple websites or call multiple agents to find the best rate in your area.

To ensure the most accurate rates, we recommend entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all vehicles. This information is not required to get rates, but is recommended for accuracy.

Remember, you can buy directly from us, either online or over the phone with one of our in-house, licensed agents. Your new policy can start as soon as you secure your payment online and we will even email you your insurance ID cards and documents in seconds! Plus you don’t have to wait for your current policy to expire to buy a new one.


WHY DO YOU NEED MY EMAIL ADDRESS?

Your email address acts as your username so you can securely return to your quote at a later time. If you do not have an email address, you can obtain a free email account through Yahoo (www.yahoo.com) or MSN (www.msn.com). Your information is kept confidential and will never be sold or distributed.


HOW DO I USE MY LOGIN INFORMATION?

You can return to SaveALotChicago.com at any time, using your email address and password to login and retrieve your quote information. For your convenience, your details are being saved and updated each time you click on continue. Your information is kept confidential and will never be sold or distributed.


HOW MANY RATES SHOULD I EXPECT TO SEE?

The lowest rate possible! We are an independent licensed auto insurance agent. We work with about two dozen licensed auto insurance companies to bring you the lowest rate possible, actual real rates, not just estimates – each is based upon the information you provide. It’s like shopping at two dozen different websites at the same time, except we do all the hard work for you!


WHAT IS A HIGH RISK DRIVER?

Any driver who has tickets, convictions or accidents for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol could be seen by insurance
companies as a high risk driver. Also being classified as high risk drivers includes young and inexperienced drivers and those with
“sports” or “modified” cars.


WHEN DO I NEED AN SR-22 CAR INSURANCE POLICY?

An SR-22 car insurance policy covers those drivers previously cited for driving without proof of car insurance if your license has been suspended or revoked.

This type of policy is required by the states of Illinois and Indiana to reinstate your drivers license. To reactivate your driver’s license, you need to purchase at least a minimum liability insurance auto policy through Save-A-Lot Auto Insurance.


PLEASE EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS TYPES OF COVERAGE

BODILY INJURY LIABILITY

Provides protection if you injure or kill someone while operating your car. It also provides for a legal defense if another party in the accident files a lawsuit against you.

In the event of a serious accident, you want enough insurance to cover a judgment against you in a lawsuit, without jeopardizing your personal assets.

Bodily injury liability covers injury to people, not your vehicle. Therefore it’s a good idea to have the same level of coverage for all of your cars.

MEDICAL PAYMENTS, NO-FAULT OR PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION COVERAGE

Usually pays for the medical expenses of the injured driver and passengers in your car. There may also be coverage if you are injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian.

UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE

This coverage pays for your injuries caused by an uninsured driver or, in some states, a hit-and-run driver, in a crash that is not your fault.

In some states there is also uninsured motorist coverage for damage to your vehicle.

Given the large number of uninsured motorists, this is very important coverage to have, even in states with no-fault insurance.

COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE

Pays for losses resulting from incidents other than collision. For example, comprehensive insurance covers damage to your car if it is stolen; or damaged by flood, fire or animals. To keep your premiums low, select as high a deductible as you feel comfortable paying out of pocket.

COLLISION COVERAGE

Pays for damage to your car when your car hits, or is hit by, another vehicle or other object.

To keep your premiums low, select as large a deductible as you feel comfortable paying out of pocket. For older cars, consider dropping this coverage, since coverage is normally limited to the cash value of your car.

PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY

Protects you if your car damages someone else’s property. It also provides you with legal defense if another party files a lawsuit against you. It is a good idea to purchase enough of this insurance to cover the amount of damage your car might do to another vehicle or object.

RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT

Coverage pays for a rental vehicle (usually up to $25 a day) when the insured’s vehicle is out of commission as a result of a loss covered under comprehensive or collision coverages.

You may add rental coverage to your policy by calling our office during normal business hours.

To be insured on a policy, vehicles must be titled or leased, and registered to the policyholder or spouse