Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Car Insurance -- Things You Need To Understand

By Chimezirim Odimba

When you buy car insurance, you enter into a contract with the insurance company. If your car meets with an accident, you will be eligible for compensation for the losses under the contract. Your part of the contract is to pay the premium.

Car insurance covers property, liability and medical coverage. Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car. The liability coverage will pay for your legal responsibility for bodily injury or property damage caused by your car.

The medical coverage will pay for the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses.

Most car insurance policies are valid for six month to a year. You must renew the policy once it expires.

All states require you to have some form of car insurance if you own or operate a car.

The penalty for driving a car without insurance varies from state to state. In some states, your car will be impounded. Heavy fines are imposed in some states. You could be in serious trouble if you car is involved in an accident without insurance. You will have to pay out of your own pocket for any injuries or damages.

The insurance company will consider your credit history, the age and type of your car before offering you a rate.

It is your responsibility to provide insurance for any car you own regardless of who is operating the vehicle. Your car will be operating illegally if it does not have insurance.

Make out some time to visit a minimum of three insurance quotes sites that provide quotes on auto insurance policies. - 15224

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