You’ve probably seen all the funny commercials with the alternately cute and annoying creatures that offer online insurance quotes, and guarantee they’ll put the premiums you’re paying with your current provider to shame. But just as you shouldn’t discount the possibility that these companies could offer superior service because they’re primarily based online, you also shouldn’t let yourself be fooled by promises of fabulous coverage at unbelievably low prices. Here are just a few of the pros and cons you face when shopping for online car insurance.
The Pros of Online Car Insurance
The Cons of Online Car Insurance
Although there are people out there who’ll swear by the positive experiences they’ve had over the course of years dealing with online car insurance providers, the prevailing consensus is that online insurance companies are simple to deal with when signing up, but sometimes impossible to work with when it comes to filing timely claims. Add to that the fact that with an online insurance provider you don’t have the ability just swing by the local branch and have a face-to-face with a dedicated insurance agent, and you’ve got what many would call an undesirable situation.
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