Need information from professional in auto insurane. I do know several people who have transmitted their personal data into one of the numerous "online car insurance quotes" and after this they've got solicitors all over them, e-mails, on the phone, junk mail as well as one case of Social Security Identity theft. So my question for you is: Are these #@*%! based car insurance quotes really safe? Doesn't it make sense to keep with a local automobile insurance agent you're able to do business with either over the phone or perhaps in person.