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- Cheapest car insurance companies in NJ
- Affordable car insurance in NJ
- Liability-only car insurance in NJ
- Full-coverage car insurance in NJ
- NJ car insurance requirements
- Car insurance quotes by history
- Car insurance quotes for seniors
- Car insurance quotes for teens
- Car insurance quotes by credit tier
- FAQs
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New Jersey drivers pay an overall average of $220 per month for car insurance. This rate is about the same as the nationwide monthly average of $138.
Many factors influence car insurance costs in a state, including its population density, auto theft rates, and frequency of natural disasters.
Here’s what you should know about comparing quotes and finding affordable coverage in the Garden State.
CSAA, Plymouth Rock, and NJM have the cheapest car insurance in New Jersey.
Liability insurance in New Jersey costs an average of $178 per month, and full coverage costs an average of $263 per month.
New Jersey is a no-fault state, which means both drivers file claims after an accident.
3 of the cheapest car insurance companies in New Jersey
Car insurance quotes vary based on a variety of factors, including your age, driving history, type of car, ZIP code, and more. While the companies listed below offer affordable rates to many New Jersey drivers, the best insurance policy for you depends on your specific financial situation and needs as a driver.
Insurance Company | IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | Average Quote: Full Coverage | Average Quote: Liability Only | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJM | 9.0 | $176 | $154 | People with driving incidents |
| CSAA | 8.5 | $193 | $100 | Liability coverage |
| Plymouth Rock | N/A | $214 | $149 | Senior drivers |
Our editorial team spent more than 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. The team weighted criteria by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1 to 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
- Third-party financial ratings: Insurify uses data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
- Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 55,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
- Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
- Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer's transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
- Availability and reach: Insurify scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.
Best insurer for people with driving incidents: NJM
| User Reviews | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9 /10 |
| Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $154/mo |
| Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $176/mo |
Drivers appreciate the friendly service and efficient claim handling but dislike the significant rate increases and overall high prices.
Drivers appreciate the friendly service and efficient claim handling but dislike the significant rate increases and overall high prices.
Getting an at-fault accident or traffic violation on your record usually leads to higher rates, but NJM has affordable rates in New Jersey for drivers with an accident.
The company offers New Jersey drivers a three-year discount after enrolling in a defensive driver course. Other discounts, like for paperless payments, electronic payments, and paying in full, can help you find a lower rate.
Several available discounts
Above-average J.D. Power customer satisfaction score in Mid-Atlantic region
Coverage limited to Northeast U.S.
Rates higher than average for drivers with incidents on their record
Best insurer for liability coverage: CSAA
| User Reviews | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 8.5 /10 |
| Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $100/mo |
| Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $193/mo |
Drivers appreciate the professional customer service and quick claim handling but dislike the consistent rate increases and expensive premiums. Some also found the communication lacking and felt neglected.
Drivers appreciate the professional customer service and quick claim handling but dislike the consistent rate increases and expensive premiums. Some also found the communication lacking and felt neglected.
CSAA’s average liability-only rates are less than the state average. While liability-only insurance is a less robust car insurance policy, it can still be a good choice for drivers of older cars. Unfortunately, CSAA has below-average customer satisfaction scores and requires an AAA membership to enroll. But membership comes with additional perks and discounts.
Some of the lowest liability-only rates in the state
Many discounts available through AAA membership
Below-average J.D. Power customer satisfaction score in Mid-Atlantic region
AAA membership required to enroll
Best insurer for senior drivers: Plymouth Rock
| User Reviews | 3.9 |
|---|---|
| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | NR |
| Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $149/mo |
| Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $214/mo |
Drivers appreciate the competitive rates and efficient customer service but dislike the frequent rate increases and the mandatory tracking app.
Drivers appreciate the competitive rates and efficient customer service but dislike the frequent rate increases and the mandatory tracking app.
Plymouth Rock offers seniors low average rates in New Jersey. Senior drivers older than 60 may qualify for its mature driver discount after completing an approved defensive driving course.
You can save additional money by bundling home and auto insurance, going accident-free over an extended period, or insuring multiple vehicles. But if you’re looking for top customer service, you may want to consider alternatives.
Several available discounts
Loyal customer benefits
Coverage limited to Northeast U.S.
Mixed customer reviews
How to get the cheapest car insurance in New Jersey
New Jersey drivers looking for the cheapest car insurance rates may want to consider the following options:[1]
Take advantage of discounts. Most companies offer discounts for safe driving, home and auto bundling, or adding multiple cars to your auto policy.
Choose a safe vehicle. Cars with advanced safety features and impressive safety records are cheaper to insure.
Improve your credit. New Jersey allows insurers to weigh your credit information when determining rates.
Raise your deductible. Drivers who choose a higher deductible generally pay lower monthly rates.
Compare quotes. Different insurance companies offer a range of rates. So, it’s a good idea to compare quotes from at least three different insurers.
New Jersey Special Automobile Insurance Policy (SAIP)
New Jersey’s Special Automobile Insurance Policy is an initiative to make auto insurance more affordable for low-income drivers in the state. If you’re a New Jersey resident enrolled in federal Medicaid with hospitalization, you may be eligible for the program, which costs $365 per year. Most insurance agencies can help you buy this coverage.
Drivers with a suspended license or registration aren’t eligible for the program.
Cheapest liability-only car insurance quotes in New Jersey: CSAA
When an accident is your fault, liability insurance only covers repairs and medical expenses for the other driver. You can’t use liability coverage to fix your own vehicle or pay your medical bills. But without liability insurance, you’d be entirely responsible for paying the other driver’s costs out of pocket.
Liability insurance in New Jersey costs $178 per month, on average. The table below highlights the cheapest liability-only insurers in the state.
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Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| CSAA | $100 |
| Plymouth Rock | $149 |
| NJM | $154 |
| Bristol West | $156 |
| Mercury | $198 |
| Progressive | $226 |
| GEICO | $258 |
| Liberty Mutual | $326 |
| State Farm | $360 |
| Travelers | $465 |
Cheapest full-coverage car insurance quotes in New Jersey: NJM
Full-coverage car insurance includes collision coverage and comprehensive coverage in addition to liability insurance.
Collision insurance and comprehensive insurance offer a greater level of financial protection, helping cover the cost of repairs to your vehicle after an accident or non-collision event, like severe weather. Lenders may require drivers of financed vehicles to have full coverage.
New Jersey drivers pay a monthly average of $263 for full-coverage insurance. Here are some cheap full-coverage options in New Jersey.
7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| NJM | $176 |
| CSAA | $193 |
| Plymouth Rock | $214 |
| Mercury | $269 |
| GEICO | $294 |
| Progressive | $342 |
| Liberty Mutual | $379 |
| State Farm | $410 |
| Travelers | $531 |
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