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What sort of research will be required? Most of the "leg work" of bargain hunting for auto insurance in Seattle will actually require time spent on the telephone or on the computer.
One of the best investments in time can be made by talking with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers about their auto insurance companies. Who do they work with? Are they satisfied with their service, communication and pricing? Have they had to make a claim? If so, was it difficult, or did the company deny it? Would they recommend the company?
This sort of feedback is priceless in the hunt for bargains in auto insurance from Seattle area agents and companies. Taking the recommendations and information gathered leads to the next step, which will involve some computer and internet work. Visit company web sites; look through their offerings, and check to see if there is any internet information or feedback about these groups. Does it match what you have been told by friends and family?
Next note the customer service telephone numbers for these companies and give them a "test run" by phoning and asking a few simple questions or even requesting a quote. This is a great way to see if the company is going to work well for your needs. For instance, did you wait "on hold" for a long time? Did you find that you had to navigate through a lot of automated "prompts" before getting to a person? Were the representatives pleasant and responsive?
It is important to do this part of the research because there is a growing trend in the insurance industry to eliminate many agents and work from call centers and internet sites. While this saves money for the company and the consumer, it can also have a terrible impact on customer service and response time. Auto insurance for Seattle residents should not require a long waiting period for service, especially after an accident or during an emergency.
Finally, the last step is to get a rock solid "quote" from an agent or representative for the auto insurance on your Seattle vehicles. While some state insurance departments print a list of "standard" rates from major insurance companies, each driver is different. Only an actual quote based on a driver's history, vehicles and needs will present an accurate picture to make a decision from.
