Best Cheap Auto Insurance in Seattle 98101
Looking for cheap auto insurance in Seattle? Auto Insurance Center will provide you with the best cheap auto insurance quotes.
As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known as a technology center, a major trade gateway with Asia and is the birthplace of music’s alternative rock grunge movement.
Located on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, Seattle was first inhabited by the Native American Duwamish tribe. Settlers came to the area in 1851.
Seattle was incorporated on Dec. 2, 1869 and was named after Duwamish Indian leader, Sealth, who helped the first settlers in the area.
Lumber, coal, shipbuilding and trade ran the Seattle economy throughout the mid and late 1800s. The city’s population increased once the railroad was established in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle played a key role during WWI and WWII with its shipbuilding industry. However, the city was hit hard during the Great Depression.
In 1962 Seattle sponsored a world’s fair, called the Century 21 Exposition and revitalized Seattle’s economic and cultural life.
Top Seattle attractions include: Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Olympic Sculpture Park, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle Art Museum and downtown waterfront.
Seattle is home to two professional sports teams, the Seahawks (NFL) and Mariners (MLB). The Seahawks won the Superbowl in 2013. Seattle is also home Sounders FC (MLS), who won the 2016 MLS Cup.
Insurance Discounts in Seattle
In Washington, drivers older than 55 that take a driving course recognized by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles or Licensing can earn auto insurance discounts.
Common insurance discounts from car insurance companies include:
- Good student
- Multi-car
- Multiple policy
- Automatic payment
- Bundling auto with homeowners or renters
- Paid-in-full
Remember that the best way to save money with auto insurance is to keep a clean driving record.
Seattle Driving Conditions
Seattle’s climate is classified as a oceanic or temperate marine climate. The annual high temperature is 60.3 degrees and the annual low temperature is 45 degrees. The summers are dry and warm. Winter are mild and wet as Seattle gets the most rainfall during November, December and January. Seattle is typically known for its high number of overcast days throughout the year.
In addition, Seattle has some of the worst driving conditions in the country due large population and high commute times.
Crime Statistics
According to the 2015 Crime in the United States report, Washington had 248,369 accounts of property crime and 26,867 accounts of vehicle theft.
Washington Driver’s License
As a legal resident of Washington, you’ll need to obtain a Washington driver’s license. Those with a valid out-of-state license will be required to pay an application fee and pass a vision screening.
When you visit the DMV, bring your valid out-of-state license, proof of U.S. residency (birth certificate, passport, etc.), proof of Washington residency and proof of your Social Security number.
Seat Belt Laws
In Washington, drivers and passengers over 16 must wear seat belts.
Children under 8 and under 4 feet 9 inches must be in a child-restraint device when in a moving vehicle.
Cell Phone & Texting Laws
Washington was the first state to pass a texting ban in 2007. Hand-held devices are also banned while operating a motor vehicle.
Odd Law
In Washington, it is illegal smoke in a vehicle when a child passenger present.
You would be surprised how much insurance rates can vary zip code to zip code even if the zip codes are within the same metropolitan area. This can be for various reasons including higher or lower crime rates in a specific zip code area, accident statistics in that zip code, traffic density in different parts of the city, and even different weather conditions depending on what part of the metro area you are in. This can become even more interesting if you live on the border of a different zip code yet your are paying more for insurance than you would if you lived right across the street. While some people will use this to their advantage and give their insurance company a different address than their actual address to save some money it is not advisable as this may be seen as a form of fraud.
To find out what your auto insurance rates will be for you zip code either fill out the quick quote form above or call one or more of the local agents below. It is best to call more than one to get them to compete for your business so that you can get the cheapest rates possible. Many people would rather avoid this effort because its more work but its one of the best ways to get cheap auto insurance quotes.
- Company
- Description
- Address
- Contact
- ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC
- 720 OLIVE WAY STE 1700
Seattle, WA -  
- ALLISON AGENCIES, INC.
- 1501 4TH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA -  
- ANDERSON AND BLACK INSURANCE LLC
- 1511 3RD AVE STE 700
Seattle, WA - http://www.andersonandbla...
- AON RISK INS SERVICES WEST INC-WA
- 1420 5TH AVE STE 1200
Seattle, WA -  
- ARMFIELD HARRISON & THOMAS INC
- 600 UNIVERSITY ST STE 1300
Seattle, WA - http://www.ahtins.com
- ARMFIELD HARRISON AND THOMAS, IN
- 600 UNIVERSITY ST STE 1300
Seattle, WA - http://www.ahtins.com
- BACIC GROUP LLC
- 1325 4TH AVE STE 2100
Seattle, WA - http://www.mcmnw.com
- BALCOS INSURANCE
- 1501 4TH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA - http://www.balcosinsuranc...
- BALCOS INSURANCEINC
- 1501 4TH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA -  
- BROWN & BROWN OF WASHINGTON INC
- 1501 FOURTH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA - http://rogers-norman.com
- BROWN & BROWN SEATTLE
- 1501 FOURTH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA -  
- BROWN AND BROWN OF WA, INC.
- 1501 4TH AVE STE 2400
Seattle, WA - http://www.rogers-norman....
- CRC INSURANCE SERVICES INC
- 1191 2ND AVE SUITE 1610
Seattle, WA -  
- GURRY AND ROGERS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
- AGENCY INC1200 5TH AVE STE 1825
Seattle, WA - http://www.gurryandrogers...
- HUGH WOOD INC
- 1809 7TH AVE STE 1610
Seattle, WA - http://www.hughwood.com
- JOHN F THRONE & CO INSURANCE MARKETING INC
- TWO UNION SQUARE STE 4551, 601 UNION ST
Seattle, WA -  
- KIBBLE & PRENTICE
- 601 UNION ST STE 1000
Seattle, WA - http://www.kibbleprentice...
- KIBBLE AND PRENTICE
- 601 UNION ST STE 1000
Seattle, WA -  
- MARSH USA INC
- 1301 5TH AVE STE 1900
Seattle, WA -  
- MARSH USA-SEATTLE
- 1301 5TH AVE STE 1900
Seattle, WA -  
- MHT INSURANCE
- 1904 3RD AVE STE 714
Seattle, WA - http://www.mhtinsurance.c...
- MILLER HANSEN & TORPHY
- 510 JOSHUA GREEN BLDG
Seattle, WA -  
- POINTSURE INSURANCE SERVICES INC
- 1501 4TH AVENUE SUITE 2650
Seattle, WA - http://www.pointsure.com
- SEA-PAC INSURANCE MANAGERS
- 1501 FOURTH AVE, STE 2400
Seattle, WA - http://www.bnbseattle.com
- SPRAGUE ISRAEL GILES
- 1501 4TH AVE STE 730
Seattle, WA - http://www.sig-ins.com
- SPRAGUE ISRAEL GILES, INC.
- 2000 CENTURY SQUARE1501 4TH AVE
Seattle, WA -  
- SWETT & CRAWFORD
- 720 OLIVE WAY STE 1800
Seattle, WA -  
- SWETT & CRAWFORD
- 720 OLIVE WAY, SUITE 1800
Seattle, WA -  
- WELLS FARGO INS SVCS USA, INC.
- 601 UNION ST STE 1300
Seattle, WA -  
- WELLS FARGO INSURANCE SERVICES USA INC
- 601 UNION ST STE 3400
Seattle, WA -  
- WILTSE INSURANCE AGY NETWORK
- 601 UNION ST STE 1000
Seattle, WA - http://BGIInsurance.com
- Evans Capital Management
- 600 Stewart St Ste 1210
Seattle, WA - http://rlevansco.com
- Farmers Insurance - Bruce Martin
- 1411 4th Ave Ste 1030
Seattle, WA - http://www.farmers.com
- Geico
- Serving
Seattle, WA -  
- Hartford
- 520 Pike St Ste 900
Seattle, WA - http://www.thehartford.co...
- Pankey Insurance Agency The
- 8315 5th Ave NE No B
Seattle, WA -  
- Sav-On Insurance Agencies
- 22815 Pacific Hwy South
Seattle, WA - http://www.sav-on.com