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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Oakwood Gardens, St. Petersburg, FL

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Oakwood Gardens save up to 34.6% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Oakwood Gardens

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Oakwood Gardens for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Geico, followed by State Farm, Gainsco, and Bristol West.

 
Oakwood Gardens Insurer Monthly Cost
Geico $135
State Farm $143
Gainsco $187
Bristol West $187

Savings for Every Kind of Oakwood Gardens Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Oakwood Gardens might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Oakwood Gardens driver will save about 29% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $829 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Oakwood Gardens residents are paying out over $2,832 extra every year for auto insurance in Oakwood Gardens. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Oakwood Gardens Car Insurance vs. St. Petersburg

People living in Oakwood Gardens pay an average of 7.21% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Oakwood Gardens can expect to pay about $2,586 per year, or $2,832 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Geico will be the cheapest provider in Oakwood Gardens for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Oakwood Gardens Neighborhood

Oakwood Gardens, St. Petersburg, FL map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Oakwood Gardens?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Oakwood Gardens, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $350 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,980 to a low of $2,630. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Central area, and lower for those with homes in the Northwest parts of Oakwood Gardens.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Oakwood Gardens

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the Oakwood Gardens insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Oakwood Gardens

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Geico is the best option, with annual savings of $829 over the average Oakwood Gardens car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $167 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Oakwood Gardens. State Farm, Geico, and Travelers are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for Oakwood Gardens drivers with accidents on their records

In Oakwood Gardens getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 28% for a yearly cost of $3,932. That's $1,100 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, State Farm, Geico, and Travelers are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Geico saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,217 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Oakwood Gardens drivers with speeding tickets

>State Farm gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $936 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In Oakwood Gardens, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $789. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Gainsco for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,622 per year.

The best auto insurance for Oakwood Gardens drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,866 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,034 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Geico, and Safeco Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Geico may cost the average person with a DUI about $926 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Oakwood Gardens

In Oakwood Gardens, Geico costs young drivers $2,943 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 67% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Oakwood Gardens. With an average cost of $8,500 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Travelers try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in Oakwood Gardens

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $199. State Farm, Geico, and Progressive provided the largest discounts to couples living in Oakwood Gardens.

Geico gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $804 saved each year compared to an average Oakwood Gardens couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Oakwood Gardens for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $1,172 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,354 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $4,187 in Oakwood Gardens. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from State Farm, Geico, and Gainsco.

The best Oakwood Gardens car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Oakwood Gardens, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Allstate as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks State Farm as the best provider in Oakwood Gardens.

Allstate was the best company for customer service in Oakwood Gardens according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in Oakwood Gardens. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in Oakwood Gardens

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 22% of Oakwood Gardens residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the neighborhood or city for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Geico tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Geico for pricing. The average Oakwood Gardens driver can expect to pay about $156 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In Oakwood Gardens, USAA has the best prices for good drivers, drivers with accidents, and drivers with speeding tickets.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Oakwood Gardens

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Oakwood Gardens?

On average, car insurance in Oakwood Gardens is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the neighborhood are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Oakwood Gardens is 27 minutes, which is far less than average for a driver in the city.
  • Florida state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Oakwood Gardens are about average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of A- according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Oakwood Gardens has an average population density in the state. The neighborhood’s density could result in a price decrease for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Oakwood Gardens is $215 per month for minimum coverage and $236 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average Oakwood Gardens driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Oakwood Gardens with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.