Chicago Auto Insurance (IL)

The city of Chicago ranks eighth in highway congestion among the 50 largest urban areas in the United States. The third largest city in the country, after New York and Los Angeles, Chicago boasts a population of more than two million. The sizeable population accrues 237,849 hours of traffic delay annually. When calculated by delay per person, each driver endures 29 hours of gridlock per year. Traffic congestion costs the city of Chicago $4,221,000 each year.

Protect Your Car and Save on Auto Insurance in Chicago

In the state of Illinois, the most commonly stolen car is the Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera. The second highest ranking stolen car is the Toyota Camry, followed by the Chevrolet Caprice. In addition to purchasing insurance, you may protect your investment by purchasing anti-theft devices.

Many insurance companies offer a discount if you help protect your vehicle with some, or all, of the following anti-theft devices: ignition kill switch, fuel kill switch, visible steering wheel lock, floorboard locks, gearshift locks, tire/wheel locks, hood locks, armored collar around the steering column, alarms (some contain automatic engine disable features), or vehicle tracking (may not be available in all areas). Check with your insurance company to find out if you may be eligible for an anti-theft device discount.

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Last Updated: August 19, 2010