Chattanooga has been investing in more than 100 “smart intersections” equipped with special sensors that track the movement of both pedestrians and vehicles. 

Whether you’re off to explore the riverfront or heading to UTC for a Mocs game, you’ll need car insurance to drive legally. We’ve gathered data from real Jerry customers in Chattanooga to help you understand how factors such as age, driving history and coverage types impact your insurance costs.

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Cheapest minimum coverage in Chattanooga

These are the cheapest car insurance quotes for minimum coverage in Chattanooga, based on Jerry’s quote data.

Tennessee requires drivers to carry these minimum coverage levels:

• $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person.
• $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident.
• $25,000 in property damage liability per accident.

If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require full coverage. You may also need gap insurance, which can help you pay off your loan if your car is totaled.

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Cheapest full coverage in Chattanooga

Full coverage pays for damage to your own car from things like collisions with other vehicles, weather and theft. While the city’s vehicle theft rate dropped in recent years, according to data from the Chattanooga police department, full coverage can still be a wise purchase. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry for full coverage.

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Cheapest car insurance for young drivers in Chattanooga (18-29 years old)

Young drivers usually pay the most expensive rates because they’re new to driving and insurers view that as risky. These are the cheapest quotes that young drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in Chattanooga (30-54 years old)

Drivers between 30 and 54 years old typically pay a lower rate than younger drivers, though it’s still wise to rate shop to get the most affordable policy. These are the cheapest quotes that mature drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.

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Cheapest car insurance for older drivers in Chattanooga (55+ years old)

Drivers above 54 years old generally pay the lowest premiums, though prices start ticking upward as they reach their 70s. Here are the cheapest quotes that seniors in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Chattanooga

Drivers with no accidents, citations or insurance claims typically pay less for insurance. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers with clean driving records in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Chattanooga

Tennessee allows insurers to determine premiums based on a drivers’ credit-based insurance score. A low credit score typically results in a more expensive auto policy. Since insurers consider credit scores differently, shop around to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga with credit scores below 550 have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Chattanooga

An at-fault accident on your record will likely result in a higher premium. It’s wise to shop for a better price before your current policy renews to get the best rate possible. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers with at-fault accidents in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Chattanooga

Getting a citation for speeding typically causes your premiums to go up, and the degree of this increase may depend on how fast you were going. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga with speeding tickets have received via Jerry.

Methodology

Data included in this analysis comes from policies that Jerry has quoted within the last 6 months for drivers with a clean record and that have full coverage, unless stated otherwise. Data related to violations, accidents or credit scores pull from quote data from the last 18 months. Jerry services 48 states and offers a range of insurance companies to choose from.

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Ben Moore is a writer and editor at Jerry and an auto insurance expert. He previously worked as a writer, editor and content strategist on NerdWallet’s auto insurance team for five years. His work has been published in The Associated Press, Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, MarketWatch, Nasdaq and Yahoo News. He also served as a NerdWallet spokesperson, with appearances on local broadcast television and quotes in Martha Stewart and Real Simple magazine.

Ben has an extensive background in digital marketing, working on affiliate and programmatic advertising campaigns for brands like Cabela’s, H&R Block and Sears. He holds a bachelors degree in marketing from Olivet Nazarene University.

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