Busting 5 Auto Insurance Myths

By Maryl Joop


Like any other industry, there are many myths surrounding auto insurance. All of them are about increased premiums because of a generalization about the car, but few of them are true. This list of 5 of the most common auto insurance myths is geared to perpetuate the truth, so you don't limit your insurance possibilities on misleading assumptions. First, many believe that red cars cost more to insure.

One must consider their personal need for coverage options and which policies offer those coverage's at the best price. This will take great effort on the part of the home insurance buyer but is a process that can be done correctly if a few tips and considerations are kept in mind.

A few examples of these excess or superfluous coverage options that are often included in policies include towing and rental car insurance. These coverage options can be done without by the policy holder if they are willing to absorb the potential costs incurred by these items.

Relying on those individuals who you can truly trust for a base knowledge of home insurance is a great way to begin your search for the policy that will be most beneficial to you. After this period of armature recon, if you will, one should consider contacting multiple independent insurance agencies to begin an investigation into the world of home insurance.

While some may think this a miniscule deduction of the premium, any effort to save is worth it. This is especially true when one considers that any tows associated with an accident are often covered under collision, leaving the only use for tow-specific coverage being when the car breaks down or runs out of gas.

If your friend is at fault in an accident, you can expect to file a claim, pay a deductible and possibly suffer a rate increase. Health issues to your friend might be deferred to her coverage. If she's not at fault, then you simply file a claim against the offender's car insurance policy and no harm's done. Lending your car to your friend isn't going to nullify your insurance coverage. Always check with your provider to verify this before you hand your keys over just to be 100% positive how it works. Also check to see that your friend has a valid license and insurance of her own.

Beyond what is stated in the terms of the insurance policy itself, a prospective buyer should also highly weigh and consider the company's business ethics, record, and customer service. A company's track record with how they handle daily operations and ethics will tell a lot about how they perform their service.

Fifth, you insurance covers every damage. That's just not how it works. Specific plans cover certain things and you need to know what those are. Liability covers you from the lawsuits of people or property you injure. Comprehensive and collision covers your vehicle. Find out what coverage is available and consider what you need. Don't assume that having basic coverage will take care of you in every situation. These are 5 of the common myths of auto insurance.

Bundling insurance policies with one company, such as homeowner's, life and auto, will also help to build a relationship with that company that will be beneficial if customer service is required. By performing the above self-insurance practices and by shopping around using an insurance professional, an individual can begin to immediately save on their monthly auto insurance premiums.




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