Car Insurance

Can affordable auto insurance actually provide quality coverage?

We all want to save money on car insurance. But at Farmers, we also want you to feel confident that you have the coverage you want. So, when you’re shopping for a  car insurance quote, how can you be sure you’re choosing the right coverage at the right price? Consider enrolling in discounts to rack up savings without cutting coverage. Farmers offers more than 20 options, and, yes, layering multiple discounts is OK. Whether you’re driving a sporty two-door electric car or a four-door family van, who wouldn’t love a more affordable price?

Car insurance discounts & savings

Find discounts and more savings for auto insurance with Farmers.

Multi-policy discounts
for bundling

You could save 10% or more by bundling home and auto policies, depending on where you live. Insure multiple cars on your policy for more potential savings.

Learn more about bundling and home

Save with the Signal^® app

Earn an initial discount just for enrolling in the Signal program.^** Depending on your driving activity, you could save even more when your policy renews.

Learn about safe-driving discounts

More car insurance discounts

Find discounts only available in your state and more ways to save on car insurance based on how (and where) you drive.

Learn about savings on car insurance

Car insurance coverage

Farmers lets you pick and choose the coverage that’s right for you. But if you’re confused about different auto coverage options or how much coverage you might want, we can help there, too. Here are the most common coverages.

Comprehensive coverage

Comprehensive coverage helps pay for losses or damage to your car caused by incidents like theft, vandalism, hail, wind, fire and more.

Example: A sudden hailstorm cracks your car’s windshield and dents your roof and hood. Comprehensive coverage can help when your car is damaged by something other than a collision

Collision coverage

When you’re in a crash with other vehicles or objects, collision coverage can help pay to repair or replace your vehicle.

Example: You lose traction on an icy road and your car slides into a guardrail. Collision coverage can help repair damage to your car — or compensate you for its value if it’s a total loss.

Liability coverage

Required by law in most states, liability provides coverage for the cost of injury to others and damage to their car or property when you’re at fault in an accident.

Example: You cause a minor collision in rush-hour traffic. Another car is damaged, and the driver complains of neck pain. Liability coverage can help to compensate the driver for injuries and pay for repairs to the driver’s car.

Uninsured and under-insured motorist coverages

Uninsured motorist bodily injury (UMBI) helps pay costs if you or your passengers are injured by the driver of an uninsured vehicle. Uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) helps pay to repair your car if it is damaged by an uninsured vehicle.

Underinsured motorist coverages can help pay costs associated with injuries and property damage when the at-fault driver has insurance but doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the damages.

Example: You suffer minor injuries when another driver runs a red light and clips your car’s rear fender. The other driver is at fault and doesn’t have insurance. UMBI coverage can help pay costs associated with injuries (up to your policy limit) when caused by an at-fault driver who does not have insurance. UMPD can help pay to repair your car.

Roadside assistance

If your car is disabled, roadside assistance coverage can provide 24/7 service and cover costs for things like towing, a tire change, locksmith service and jump starts.

Example: You’re on a family road trip to the beach when your car’s battery dies. With roadside assistance, a service operator can meet you at your location to charge your battery, or it can help pay for the service to replace a battery.

More coverage options

You can also add medical payments, rental car, rideshare, windshield repair/replacement and other specialty coverages. Learn about more types of insurance coverage.

Getting an auto insurance quote

What information do I need to get a car insurance quote? Have this information at your fingertips to help make the quote process quick and easy.

Drivers and household details

Name and date of birth

Address and phone number

Driver’s license number

Household occupants (drivers and nondrivers), ages and driving history

Commute, including how many miles, how often, what hours

Current insurance information

Bank account information

Vehicle information

Make, model, year

License plate number

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Current mileage/odometer reading

Purchase date

Loan or lease documentation (if applicable)

You may also want to think about the types of coverage you want, and how much, before you start the quote process. Review the coverage on your current policy as a point of reference.

How to compare car insurance quotes

Start by requesting quotes for the same types of coverage, with the same limits and deductibles. For example, you can ask each insurer for a quote for your state’s minimum liability coverage, plus collision and comprehensive coverages (up to the value of your car), and select the same deductibles for each quote.

A quote for a policy with lower limits, a higher deductible or less coverage may look more affordable, but it might not provide the coverage you want. The Insurance Information Institute suggests getting at least three quotes to help you find coverage at a cost that suits you and evaluating each company’s reputation and rating, along with the cost of the policy.

Why choose Farmers?
We’ve spent 90 years putting customers first — personalized attention is a hallmark of the Farmers experience.

The value
of a Farmers agent

Are you shopping for coverage? Ready to get an auto insurance quote? Maybe you have a question about a policy or need to file a claim. Be sure to let a Farmers agent deliver personalized service and support.

The ease
of a Farmers claim

You’ll experience a similar level of care from our knowledgeable claims representatives, who will provide assistance as quickly as possible. In the unfortunate event of a large-scale disaster, Farmers may even dispatch a Catastrophe Response Team in a Mobile Claims Center bus to process claims on-site in real time.

The experience
of Farmers insights

You’ll probably have a few questions as you research insurance auto coverage. If you’re not yet ready to speak with a Farmers agent, we may still have the answers you’re looking for. Explore helpful information here.

Why do I need car insurance?

In most states, you’re required by law to have a policy that covers your state’s minimum car insurance requirements for liability coverage. Keep in mind that accidents can be expensive, and the minimum coverage required may not be sufficient to cover your total costs from damage, injuries or lawsuits. If your car is under a loan or lease, the finance company typically will also require you to carry collision and comprehensive coverages to protect their interest in your car.

How much is car insurance?

Because risks and regulations vary by state, so do auto insurance rates. In addition to where you live and the type and amount of coverage you buy, details like how much you drive, your driving record and the type of car you drive also factor into the amount you pay for car insurance.

How to file an auto claim with Farmers

You can file an auto insurance claim with Farmers through mobile app, by logging into your account or calling a claims representative through the claims center at 1-800-435-7764. Before you contact claims, it’s helpful to have certain information at your fingertips for the car insurance claims process, including insurance and contact information for other parties involved, pictures of the damage, and a written account of the accident.

Find an auto insurance agent near you

Learn about all the options and potential discounts so you can choose the coverage you want.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get car insurance?

Getting car insurance starts with a quote. How long the quote process takes can be as little as five minutes if you have all of the necessary information in hand about your vehicle and the drivers you want to include on the policy. It might take a few hours (or less) to make the contract with the insurer legally binding, again depending on whether you have the necessary documents.

Does Farmers cover rental cars?

With most auto policies, many of your own policy’s coverages extend to cars you rent for personal use. Check with your Farmers agent to be sure, or consider car insurance for rental cars through the rental car company.

Can I add a teen driver to my policy?

Yes, you can add teen drivers to your policy as soon as they get a learner’s permit. Laws about car insurance for teens vary from state to state, so talk to your agent to learn more about your state’s requirements.

Does Farmers offer accident forgiveness?

Yes, in most states.*** If you add accident forgiveness coverage to your policy, Farmers will forgive one at-fault accident for every three years you drive without one, to keep your premium from going up because of one accident.

Why did my car insurance rates change?

Car insurance rates typically change for one of two reasons.

1) A change in your situation, such as your driving record or adding a new car or driver to your policy.

2) A change in circumstances beyond your control, such as an increase in the cost of repairing cars or a national rise in the number and severity of car accidents.

Read more about what impacts car insurance rates.

Can I change my car insurance coverage at any time?

Yes, you can change your coverage any time, as long as you are the “named insured” on the policy. You don’t have to wait until the policy renews to make changes.

How do I pay my bill?

You can pay your bill online, in your agent’s office or by mail. Find out which policies you can pay online, more payment options and other information in Farmers billing FAQ.

Is there a Farmers Insurance agent near me?

Farmers agents are ready to help answer any questions. Find an agent in your area.

What Is Full Car Insurance Coverage?

A full coverage car insurance policy typically includes liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist, collision and comprehensive coverages.

What Exactly Is an Auto Insurance Deductible?

A deductible is the amount you’re responsible for paying when you have a covered comprehensive or collision loss. Think of it as a copay — like you have with health insurance.

What Steps I Should Take If I’m In An Accident?

If it is safe to do so, and you are not seriously injured, move your vehicle out of additional harm’s way such as over to the shoulder of the road. Check on your passengers, pedestrians and other drivers to determine if any medical attention is needed.

What Should I Do With a Flat Tire?

The first thing to do when you have a flat tire: get yourself to a safe area. If you’re driving when you get a flat tire, don’t jam on the brakes. Slow down to 15-20 mph and pull off the road to a safe spot as soon as you can.

More popular insurance options

Whether you’re in the market to switch insurers or bundle your current Farmers policy for even more savings, we have you covered.

Collectible car

Rideshare

Homeowners

Renters

*Based on average nationwide annual savings of new customers surveyed, excluding HI, SC & Farmers GroupSelect℠, from 7/1/22 to 7/1/23 who switched their auto insurance policy to a Farmers^® branded policy, responded to the survey, and realized savings. Potential savings vary by customer and may vary by state and product.

**Signal^® and the Signal discount are not available in FL, HI, NY & SC. The Signal discount is not available in CA. Signal is not available with all Farmers^® branded and Foremost^® branded insurance policies. Only available with Farmers Branded Smart Plan Automobile policies and Foremost Signature^® policies.

***Accident forgiveness is not available in CA, HI, NC, NY & SC. Optional coverage available at additional cost. Accident forgiveness is available with Farmers^® branded Flex Personal and Farmers Smart Plan Automobile policies. Not available with all Farmers branded policies. Accident forgiveness applies for 1 accident every 3 years. Subject to terms, conditions, limitations, and eligibility requirements. Products not available in every state.