Virginia Car Insurance - Ask Rich / Money 101

Bama*Mama · 04-01-2009, 02:25 PM

I'm looking for car insurance in Virginia.
Are there any companies up here that offer any type of military discount?

MaggieG0721 · 04-01-2009, 02:26 PM

We use USAA. I know people on here have said they've had problems with them but I personally have never had a problem with them.

Bama*Mama · 04-01-2009, 03:17 PM

Thanks. I'll check 'em out.

kimly · 04-01-2009, 03:18 PM

majority of all insurance companies offer military discounts. Geico and USAA are more angled towards the military but other companies offer the same discounts.

ChelseaC · 04-01-2009, 03:20 PM

we have usaa too! But they ticked me off recently. We were told our insurance would go down once we moved to VA then when we got here... it went up!

Kitten35 · 04-02-2009, 06:58 PM

I don't personally like Geico. But In Virginia I think you can use Erie. They are somewhat higher than some but not too high--in the middle--and they are WONDERFUL. They get right on your claims, I had to have my glass fixed once and they came right to my work to do it in our parkinglot! Another time I had hit a deer and done some significant damage; they filed and worked out the claim within two days. I love them. I don't know if they have mil discounts but they, for us, were waaaaay cheaper than anything except Geico. They have a lot of other discounts you might qualify for like multiple driver, safe driver, no accident, homeowners, etc. Also, if I'm not wrong (I might be it's been awhile since we got a ticket) but I think they will forgive your first ticket with them so your rate won't go up till #2.

Kitten35 · 04-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by ChelseaC

we have usaa too! But they ticked me off recently. We were told our insurance would go down once we moved to VA then when we got here... it went up!

Ours was quoted with USAA as going up a lot too, wonder if it's crime rates in area or somethign?

Bama*Mama · 04-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks...I'm looking into everything.
But, as of right now...my current insurance is going to be the cheapest. I get all kinds of discounts 'cause I've been with them for 7 years. I just thought I might be able to find something a little cheaper. Kinda sucks...'cause I feel I'm paying too much. Oh well...It'll go down in May 'cause my wreck comes off & DH turns 25 (which is when you become an adult, for insurance purposes).

sailornwife · 04-02-2009, 07:16 PM

usaa here too

04-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bama*Mama Miranda Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,849 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 11%	Virginia Car Insurance I'm looking for car insurance in Virginia. Are there any companies up here that offer any type of military discount?

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MaggieG0721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 4,623 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 1% Longevity: 29%	We use USAA. I know people on here have said they've had problems with them but I personally have never had a problem with them. __________________

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kimly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 11,206 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 19%	majority of all insurance companies offer military discounts. Geico and USAA are more angled towards the military but other companies offer the same discounts. __________________ Part of Team Amazing

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sailornwife wishin Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norfolk, va Posts: 1,923 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 45% Longevity: 25%	usaa here too __________________ http://www.youdata.com/join/alwayswaiting

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04-01-2009, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bama*Mama Miranda Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,849 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 11%	Thanks. I'll check 'em out.

04-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChelseaC Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 33 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 11%	we have usaa too! But they ticked me off recently. We were told our insurance would go down once we moved to VA then when we got here... it went up!

04-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kitten35 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,096 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 25% Longevity: 20%	I don't personally like Geico. But In Virginia I think you can use Erie. They are somewhat higher than some but not too high--in the middle--and they are WONDERFUL. They get right on your claims, I had to have my glass fixed once and they came right to my work to do it in our parkinglot! Another time I had hit a deer and done some significant damage; they filed and worked out the claim within two days. I love them. I don't know if they have mil discounts but they, for us, were waaaaay cheaper than anything except Geico. They have a lot of other discounts you might qualify for like multiple driver, safe driver, no accident, homeowners, etc. Also, if I'm not wrong (I might be it's been awhile since we got a ticket) but I think they will forgive your first ticket with them so your rate won't go up till #2.

04-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bama*Mama Miranda Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,849 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 11%	Thanks...I'm looking into everything. But, as of right now...my current insurance is going to be the cheapest. I get all kinds of discounts 'cause I've been with them for 7 years. I just thought I might be able to find something a little cheaper. Kinda sucks...'cause I feel I'm paying too much. Oh well...It'll go down in May 'cause my wreck comes off & DH turns 25 (which is when you become an adult, for insurance purposes).