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Do I need a non owners car insurance policy if I am a listed driver on my parents' policy?
I only drive my parents' cars when I am in town for the holidays. Aside from that, I only rent a car a couple of times a year. My dad says I need to buy a non-owner policy, but I don't get why.
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“There are many reasons why drivers who don’t own their own vehicles carry
non owners car insurance
. Here are a few:- They want continuous insurance to keep their overall rates down.
- They rent or borrow vehicles frequently.
Do any of these options apply to you?
It may be that your father assumes that if you have non owners car insurance and were to get in an accident with his car over the holiday, your policy would pay out for the claim, but this isn’t the case. If you drive his car, his insurance will pay for the claim, and your non owners car insurance would pay out for any excess amount once his policy is maxed out.
It may be best to speak with your dad so he can better understand what a non owners policy is used for and how it works. “
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- Gregory R.
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