Tampa is the busiest driving environment on the Gulf Coast: I-275 and I-4, the Crosstown, the bridges to Pinellas, and a metro area with one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. Hillsborough County auto rates reflect all of it. The coverage choices that matter most here are bodily injury liability and uninsured motorist — the two Florida doesn't require and the two most Tampa drivers can't afford to skip.
Ricardo quotes personal auto for Tampa drivers and families by phone and video, in English or Spanish, and explains the policy in a way that makes sense the first time.
Coverage for Tampa drivers
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Required in Florida. Pays a portion of your own medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault.
Property damage liability
Required. Pays for damage you cause to someone else's car or property.
Bodily injury liability
Not required for most drivers but strongly recommended — it's what protects your assets if you injure someone.
Uninsured / underinsured motorist
Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. UM covers you when the other driver can't.
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What Ricardo will ask you for
Have these ready and the quote goes smoother. Don't have everything? Call anyway — Ricardo will tell you what actually matters for your situation.
- Contact information and ZIP code
- Vehicle year, make, model and VIN
- All drivers in the household with license numbers and dates of birth
- Current carrier and coverage (your declarations page)
- Renewal or expiration date
- What you want: minimum, full coverage or something specific
Common questions
Why are car insurance rates in Tampa what they are?
Florida rates reflect the state's no-fault system, high uninsured-driver rate and litigation costs, plus local factors in Hillsborough County like traffic density and claims history. Ricardo will show you which coverage choices actually move the number.
I just bought a car in Tampa. How fast can I get coverage?
Timing depends on the carrier and your information. Call with the VIN and driver information and Ricardo will walk you through the next steps.
Can I do the whole thing in Spanish?
Yes. Ricardo is a native Spanish speaker — see the Spanish auto insurance page.
Serving Tampa and nearby
Ricardo is based in Sarasota and licensed statewide. Every step — quote, application, certificates — is handled by phone, video and email, so Tampa clients get the same service as neighbors down the street.
Coverage availability, eligibility and pricing vary by carrier and are subject to underwriting. Nothing on this page guarantees a premium, savings, approval or coverage.