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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Weehawken, NJ

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Weehawken

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Weehawken 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 State Farm, followed by Geico, Plymouth Rock Assurance, and NJM.

 
Weehawken Insurer Monthly Cost
State Farm $77
Geico $80
Plymouth Rock Assurance $98
NJM $116

Savings for Every Kind of Weehawken Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Weehawken driver will save about 26% 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 $605 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Weehawken residents are paying out over $2,308 extra every year for auto insurance in Weehawken. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Weehawken, NJ Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$605
Drivers with accidents
$1,122
Drivers with speeding tickets
$862
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$743
Young drivers
$2,985
Married drivers
$582
Drivers with bad credit
$905

Weehawken Car Insurance vs. New Jersey

People living in Weehawken pay an average of 27.08% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Weehawken can expect to pay about $1,376 per year, or $2,308 for full coverage.

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

Car Insurance Prices by Weehawken Neighborhood

Weehawken, NJ map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Weehawken?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Weehawken, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $371 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,560 to a low of $2,189. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the North area, and lower for those with homes in the East parts of Weehawken.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Weehawken

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 Weehawken insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Weehawken

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Geico is the best option, with annual savings of $605 over the average Weehawken car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $142 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Weehawken. Geico, NJM, and Plymouth Rock Assurance 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 Weehawken drivers with accidents on their records

In Weehawken getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 35% for a yearly cost of $3,568. That's $1,261 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, Geico, NJM, and Plymouth Rock Assurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, NJM saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,122 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Weehawken drivers with speeding tickets

>Geico gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $862 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 Weehawken, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $491. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Plymouth Rock Assurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,798 per year.

The best auto insurance for Weehawken drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,154 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $846 more than a driver with no major issues. Geico, Progressive, and NJM penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from NJM may cost the average person with a DUI about $743 less each year.

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

In Weehawken, Geico costs young drivers $2,985 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 71% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Weehawken. With an average cost of $7,870 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 NJM 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 Weehawken

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $88. State Farm, Geico, and Plymouth Rock Assurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in Weehawken.

Geico gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $582 saved each year compared to an average Weehawken couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Weehawken for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $905 with NJM.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,374 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $3,682 in Weehawken. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Progressive, and NJM.

The best Weehawken car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Weehawken 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 Weehawken. 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 Weehawken

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 69% of Weehawken residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the city or state 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 Weehawken driver can expect to pay about $112 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 Weehawken, USAA has the best prices for none of the categories above.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Weehawken

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Weehawken?

On average, car insurance in Weehawken 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 city are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Weehawken is 49 minutes, which is far more than average for a driver in the state.
  • New Jersey state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 8 to 9 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Weehawken are among the lowest in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D- according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Weehawken is one of the least populated areas in the state. The city’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 Weehawken is $115 per month for minimum coverage and $192 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 Weehawken driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Weehawken 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.