What Is Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage?

by Administrator 26. January 2017 18:52

If you are looking for a car insurance policy, you may have across a myriad of coverage options, leaving you completely confused about which of them to choose. Having a complete understanding and comparing the different insurance plans is essential to make a well informed decision.

Given below is detailed information about comprehensive car insurance coverage and how it can protect you against unexpected financial liabilities.

Comprehensive Coverage: Overview

Comprehensive auto insurance helps to safeguard your vehicle from any sort of damage caused due to unforeseen circumstances, other than motor vehicle collisions. The policy will pay for the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged parts, up to the coverage limits. If your car is totaled, you may also be entitled to complete coverage according to the current market value of the same make and model.

Why Do You Need Comprehensive Coverage?

In some states, buying comprehensive coverage is a legal requirement for car insurance policy holders. This is important for you to have the complete possession of your vehicle. Also, if you are planning to get the car financed, your lender may require full coverage. The loan agreement may include a clause stating that your car is protected against all types of physical damage with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. People who use their car to commute on a daily basis or park it in a location where it is at risk of being stolen, buying comprehensive coverage becomes a necessity.

What Does Comprehensive Insurance Cover?

Situations in which comprehensive car insurance can protect you include:

  • Theft: If your car gets stolen, you can file a claim with your insurance provider to receive its actual cash value. There is a certain time period, most commonly 30 days, for your car to be considered as stolen.
  • Fire Damage: Whether the fire was caused due to a faulty engine, fuel system leak or due to your own negligence, comprehensive coverage will protect you from any financial liability.
  • Natural Disasters: Damage to the vehicle due to natural disasters such as tornado or hurricane is also included in comprehensive auto insurance coverage. However, you may need to confirm with your agent about the specific natural disasters included in the policy.
  • Vandalism: Any kind of vandalism to your car including being painted or scratched by the kids while it was parked on the street is covered by comprehensive auto insurance.
  • Windshield Damage: The cost to repair chipped and cracked windshields, irrespective of the cause, is provided by this coverage. Any other glass damage, including back glass, sunroof or windows, is also covered.
  • Hail Damage: Hailstorm is quite unpredictable and can cause serious damage if you have not parked your car in the garage. However, if you have comprehensive coverage you do not worry about the dents in your car.
  • Falling Objects: In case of damage due to the car being smashed under a fallen tree, comprehensive insurance can save you from the exorbitant repair costs.
  • Animal Accidents: If you accidentally hit an animal on the road, the policy will reimburse the cost of repairing the vehicle. 

Besides the above mentioned instances, comprehensive insurance coverage will also provide protection when your car has suffered wear and tear while in storage. When you do to drive the car for a long period of time, it may lead to physical damage and mechanical issues. If you have bought comprehensive coverage, the policy will take care of all the repair expenses.

What Is Not Covered Under Comprehensive Insurance?

  • Damage to the car due to a motor vehicle collision
  • Medical expenses and lost income for you and your fellow passengers
  • Damage to the other vehicle in an accident
  • Treatment costs, legal expenses or lost wages of another person due to an accident

We, at Shawn Camp Insurance Agency, Inc., offer a wide range of car insurance policies to the clients in Killeen, TX. Our agents will help you to compare the different coverage options and choose the most suitable ones that provide complete financial protection. For more information, you can call us at (254) 526 - 0535 or visit our office at 2705 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 101, Killeen, Texas 76542.

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