Kiplinger’s recommends InsWeb for a quick way to snag a bunch auto insurance quotes.

…provides instant quotes from up to six companies (the number varies by state), including big names such as AIG and Liberty Mutual, plus quotes by phone or e-mail from American Family, Nationwide and MetLife.

Free Money Finance notes one drawback, the site requires you to fork over your Social Security number, which is generally a bad idea. However, doing so allows the insurer to look up your driving record to give a more accurate quote.

Then again, you could always kick it old school and just pick up the dang phone and call around. — BEN POPKEN

The Best Site for Auto Insurance Quotes [Free Money Finance]

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