Volkswagen Golf Insurance
And how to get the lowest premiums
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Not everyone needs the same types of car insurance for their Volkswagen Golf. Since there are so many factors to consider when designing your ideal insurance package, it's helpful to have an independent insurance agent on your side. They can contact many insurance companies on your behalf to get you multiple quotes.
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What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Your Volkswagen Golf?
Bodily injury liability
If someone is injured in an accident that you cause while driving your Volkswagen Golf, your bodily injury liability coverage helps you pay for the damage. This policy may cover legal fees, loss of income, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and funeral costs.
Property damage liability
If you cause an accident while driving your Volkswagen Golf, property damage liability coverage pays for repairs to the other party's vehicle and property. It may also cover legal defense costs associated with property damage claims.
Medical payments/Personal injury protection
Depending on your state, you'll be able to choose medical payments or personal injury protection coverage. Many car accidents result in injury, and this type of insurance helps pay the medical bills associated with recovery.
Uninsured motorist coverage
If you are injured or your vehicle is damaged in an accident caused by a driver who doesn't have insurance, uninsured motorist coverage will pay the bills up to your policy's limits. Even though liability insurance is required by law, many drivers simply don't have it. Your agent can help you understand your options for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.
Optional coverage:
Collision
If you are in an accident with another car or you hit an object, collision coverage pays to fix or replace your car up to its fair market value. It doesn't make sense to have collision coverage on an older Volkswagen Golf that's paid off. Your agent can help you decide if full coverage is the right choice for you.
Comprehensive
Comprehensive coverage helps replace or repair your Golf if it's damaged, vandalized, or stolen. This type of insurance covers nearly everything that isn't considered a collision. If you have a loan on your car, comprehensive coverage may be required by your lender.
Glass coverage
A broken windshield demands immediate attention, and in some places you'll get a ticket for driving with damaged glass. A zero-deductible glass coverage policy lets you get your Golf's broken glass fixed without having to dig into your savings.
Gap insurance
If you are in an accident that badly damages or even totals your Golf, gap coverage can save you from having to pay off the loan if you owe more than the car is worth. Every insurance policy has limits, and your insurance company will only pay up to the fair market value of the vehicle. Talk with your agent about how gap insurance may protect you if you own a newer Volkswagen Golf.
What Affects the Cost of Insurance for Your Volkswagen Golf?
Annual mileage: Driving more than 10,000 to 15,000 miles each year means you'll pay slightly higher auto insurance premiums.
Your driving record: Volkswagen Golf drivers who don't have moving violations or at-fault accidents on their driving record enjoy some of the lowest insurance premiums.
The value of your vehicle: High-value vehicles cost more to insure because it's more expensive to fix or replace them. The Volkswagen Golf is a midrange vehicle, so its value shouldn't negatively affect your insurance rates.
Average Volkswagen Golf Insurance Costs
The average 40-year-old Volkswagen Golf driver pays $1,478 each year for full coverage auto insurance, including comprehensive and collision coverage. With liability-only coverage, the average annual premium is just $438.
The Safety of Your Volkswagen Golf
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) doesn't provide a safety rating for the Volkswagen Golf. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2020 Golf a "good" rating for crashworthiness. Front crash prevention technology comes standard with the 2020 Volkswagen Golf. Advanced safety technology helps reduce insurance premiums by decreasing the likelihood or severity of a crash.
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How Location Affects Your Volkswagen Golf Insurance
Where you live has a huge effect on your auto insurance rates. Your agent can help you understand how your location factors into your Volkswagen Golf premiums.
Average annual full-coverage insurance premium for a 40-year-old Volkswagen Golf driver:
| Rural Areas: | Small Cities: | Large Cities: |
| $1,109 | $1,552 | $1,995 |
Additional Factors That Affect Your Volkswagen Golf Insurance Premiums
- Safety features like anti-theft devices
- Age
- Gender
- Deductible
- Credit
Average Cost to Insure a Volkswagen Golf
| Average annual cost to insure a Volkswagen Golf with full coverage: | $1,332 |
| Teens: | $5,438 |
| High-risk drivers: | $3,206 |
| High deductibles: | $1,262 |
| Low deductibles: | $1,896 |
| Top three most expensive states for Volkswagen Golf insurance: | |
| New York, Louisiana, and Michigan | $2,110 |
| Top three most affordable states for Volkswagen Golf insurance: | |
| Iowa, Maine, and Idaho | $970 |
| Average annual Volkswagen Golf insurance rates by age | |
| 16 | $5,438 |
| 20 | $3,428 |
| 30 | $1,550 |
| 40 | $1,478 |
| 50 | $1,350 |
| 60 | $1,324 |
Top Independent Insurance Carriers That Insure the Volkswagen Golf
According to a recent US Independent Insurance Agent Satisfaction Study by JD Power, the following companies provide excellent service to their insurance customers:
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IIHS, Consumer Reports, Quote Inspector, iii.org, JD Power, Car and Driver