Archive for June, 2009

The level of auto insurance that someone might need depends on the financial circumstances of the individual concerned and the cost of the car involved. Take for example someone who has a brand new $50,000 motor, it would be sheer folly to do anything other than take out one of the best auto insurance policies available and the cost of the auto insurance is likely to be insignificant when considering the overall annual cost of the car.

However, if you have a car that is nearing the end of its life, have a low cost car and previous claims or are a new driver then the cost of the auto insurance versus the benefits you might receive need to be given greater consideration. Comprehensive auto insurance premiums are likely to be disproportionately high for older vehicles, new drivers with low cost autos or drivers with accident history.

Whatever your circumstances you are legally obliged to take out a basic level of auto insurance that will cover you against third party claims and given the level of damages awarded seem to be increasing out of control then my advice would be to get the best possible third party liability auto insurance cover that you can afford.

The legal requirements for auto insurance does vary from state to state so you’ll need to clarify the level of cover you require when taking out auto insurance but only insuring to the legal minimum isn’t necessarily the best choice to make.

If you have a lot of money sunk into your car or your auto is leased then you really should take out comprehensive and collision auto insurance to cover you for things such as fire, theft, acts of god or collisions that are your own fault.

If you live in an area where cars are regularly vandalised you might want to consider comprehensive auto insurance when perhaps you wouldn’t have otherwise done so. The cost of your auto insurance will generally be higher if you live in such an area but that is something you have to weigh up against the cost of repair.

Personal Injury Protection is something that everyone should consider as this element of your auto insurance will cover medical costs associated.

Despite legal requirements some people still persist in driving around without auto insurance leaving the others with a need to insure against the uninsured motorist. Uninsured auto insurance will cover you for damages in the event of an accident with an uninsured motorist. Again, insurance that everyone should give serious consideration to given an auto accident could leave you unable to work or your family without any means to earn.

If you want a more comprehensive auto insurance policy but want to limit the cost then you could look at opting for a higher level of deductibles. Deductibles are the amount you would have to pay before you could make a claim against your auto insurance policy and generally, the higher level you agree to the lower your auto insurance premiums.



By: Terry Ross

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Auto Insurance Mistakes Oklahoma

If you can’t get an auto insurance, you can call the Automobile Insurance Plan in Oklahoma. The Automobile Plan in Oklahoma was created in 1955 to help provide auto insurance to those motorists and transport owners who can’t get an auto insurance using other means.

Uninsured driver.

One thing you can add to auto insurance policy is uninsured driver scope. While not needed by law, this auto insurance rider will help you and whole your family, and anyone who sits in your car .

There are some transport policies which will help you if you are have damages in an accident that wasn’t your fault.

The Lapsed auto insurance.

If your auto drives bad, it is reasonable to maintain your auto insurance. If you don’t see that the policy to lapse, you could finish up purchasing a highest resard when the auto becomes operable.

Some mistakes in auto insurance scope could result that rate is increase, regardless of the any cause for the lapse. Ask your auto insurance agent if your list allows for a decrease rate while your transport is doesn’t work correctly.

You must know, if your auto insurance in Oklahoma is stoped within 180 days from the starting of new policy, the auto insurance company is needed to tell the Department of Safety in Oklahoma. That Department will connect with you (or the stoped policy owner) using the address on file and ask check of the new auto insurance scope. You (or it can be policy owner) must answer within 40 days having the proof of the new scope or your auto registration and motorist license will suspended. That’s why it is very significant to keep your address information and auto insurance connecting with the Department. If you don’t, your auto license can be stopped without your interposition and that is a bad thing!



By: Eden Ali

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Anyone heard of an auto insurance claim scale?

exact l asked:


I recently got into a car accident. Does the amount of increase in your auto insurance premium depends on the total amount of your claim? I reside in CA and insured with Allstate.

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Madison B asked:


its my moms car and i need to drive it! I need auto insurance!

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gr8amol asked:


Say, today is 1st Feb’07. I had an auto policy (from Farmers) that expired on 1st Jan’07. Today, I buy a new policy from a different insurance company(AAA).

When I discontinue service with Farmers, am I bound to show the new insurance policy to them? Also, will I get charged for the period from 1st Jan’07 to 31st Jan’07 by Farmers?
Say, today is 1st Feb’07. I had an auto policy (from Farmers) that expired on 1st Jan’07. Today, I buy a new policy from a different insurance company(AAA).

When I discontinue service with Farmers, am I bound to show the new insurance policy to them? Also, will I get charged for the period from 1st Jan’07 to 31st Jan’07 by Farmers?

Editing after reading replies.
This is for the state of California.
Yes, I did not renew the policy because the rates were high and it took me a months time to find a new cheaper provider(AAA) and so I am changing the provider now (after a little over a month).
Thanks for the input guys!
Adding a few things that might clear a few doubts.

I had farmers insurance from 1st july06 to 31st Dec’06. I got a letter from the agent with the increased rates. So my premium increased a bit for the period of 1st Jan’07 to 30th June’07. So, I decided to not to go with farmers and it took me a while to get a better quote (i moved and switched jobs etc). So, I have NOT PAID anything in advance to Farmers. they sent me the revised rates which I did not like and hence asked them to discontinue.

So the Q is that if I don’t pay anything to farmers (if they ask me to pay any amount) or if they owe me something and they refuse to return me the amount (or return less amount), can I take any action against them?

And secondly, if Farmers let s the DMV know about the 1month out of insurance coverage, can the DMV take any action?

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Eagleman (The Original)

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oss of Use Term in Auto Insurance?

One of the things that the consumers may not really contemplate, but do expect, is that their auto insurance will cover the cost of a replacement car when their automobile is being replaced. Many auto insurance policies actually do not provide for this automatically. If you are at all dependent upon your car, it is vital that you make sure that this type of coverage is included. Rental cars are not cheap!

How do you tell if you have this kind of auto insurance coverage for automobile or RV? First, you need to look at your car insurance policy. The language you are looking for refers to something called “loss of use.” What is loss of use coverage? As the name suggests, loss of use coverage refers to the expenses for transportation while your automobile is in being repaired or replaced. In more practical terms, this simply means that you have coverage for a rental car. Indeed, many people including those in the auto insurance business refer to this clause of the car rental coverage clause.

Buying loss of use auto insurance

Buying loss of use auto insurance with the car policy is definitely something you want to do. The idea of buying more car insurance coverages and auto insurance quotes probably is one of the least favorite things for most people. That being said, going for days without your car is far worse. Most of us drive to work and home. Most of us need our cars just to get around to find basic things like food. You really don’t realize how dependent you are on a car until you don’t have it. If you don’t believe me, try a simple little test. Lend your car to a friend one morning and tell them not to bring it back till the end of the day. I guarantee that you’ll be going batty by noon!

Loss of use automobile insurance is simply worth its weight in gold. It may not seem like it now, but it will when you suddenly need to get around and your car is in the shop. Paying for a turist car for tour or turizm with your own money for more than a few days is an extremely expensive proposition. Paying 10 to 20 bucks a year extra on your car insurance to get loss of use coverage is definitely a better deal. Do it!



By: Car Insurance Expert

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Willie James is a car insurance expert of CAR INSURANCE NEWS agency. His job is to analyze online auto insurance company information and publish different reviews for Federal Insurance Bureu (FIB) in Moscow, Russia. His hobbies is chemistry of plants and seeds and growing.

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Hai asked:


I happen to be in an auto accidance, I collected everything from the involved party except his Insurance Company name. Could someone tell me which company writes this policy.

The policy number has this format: ###-######-12/29, Where # is numeric value. (9 digits follows by 12/29)

Thank You!
I called farmers and it is not their policy. look like last part of the pol# (12/29) is just the effective date. – thanks

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LonelyPlanet asked:


Every weekend in Copacabana, lucky locals bring their new cars to church for a baptism. After they’ve dressed the car up in flowers and doused it in champagne, the priest comes around and blesses it (for a small donation, of course). It’s certainly cheaper and more fun than car insurance! Bolivia video. Produced by Lauren Saffa for Lonelyplanet.tv … Lonely Planet Bolivia video Copacabana cars religious tradition festival blessing travel clip

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