Selecting the best car insurance companies for your situation is a nightmare. As is the case with most popular topics, it is increasingly difficult to wade through the dozens of outdated "quote comparison" websites to find the best company for you. Well, after spending much time weeding through the sites, I am glad to tell you the top three resources for top car insurance companies quotes. Bear in mind this is just my own opinion, but I'm sure others will agree.

1. Progressive.com

Progressive provides a resource to compare their rates with others. I have seen more advertising lately for Progressive than all other car insurance companies. A week or so ago, I eventually decided to use their instant service. Although others have found this helpful, it was malfunctioning the day I tried and all I got back were their quotes. Even so, it was a simple interface that I was able to go through in a few minutes.

2. Insure.com

Insure is a very popular place that gives rates for all kinds of insurance. They have sections for life, home, business, travel, and health insurance. One test I like to perform is whether they recognize my zip code. My zip code was created more than 4 years ago, and it is quite alarming how many sites still say it is invalid. Sadly, Insure is a site like this. Although it really turns me off when they don't have current zip code data, this is a site you should use when you shop for car insurance.

3. CarInsurance.com

This last site I reviewed has the cleanest interface. And get this. They actually found my new North Carolina zip code! Keep in mind that apparently they conduct these car insurance companies reviews themselves. After entering my initial info, I was taken to a screen to select other sites serving my area. I chose NetQuote.com to perform my research.

Realize that these sites doing comparisons of car insurance companies have their own desire to make money ahead of their attempt to save you money. Shop around even among comparison sites to get the most savings.

I know you will benefit from these rate comparison resources to locate the top car insurance companies for your family. Please pass along any other great sites you've found. This topic isn't just for "experts," you know! You can even publish your own helpful article at the link found in the resource box below. I'm sure there are at least a handful of other places for knowledgable car insurance companies insights which would benefit others as well.