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Do you need full coverage on a 12 year old car?

Do I need to keep full coverage on a car if it's paid off? I have a 2009 Toyota Tundra and I want to save money.

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Whether or not you should remove full coverage from your
car insurance
policy depends on a few factors.
You could remove full coverage if:
  • You aren’t concerned about paying out of pocket for repairs or replacement.
  • The cost to insure the vehicle is more than the value of the vehicle.
You should keep full coverage if
  • You can’t afford to repair or replace your vehicle, even if the
    actual cash value
    of your vehicle is lower than the cost of full coverage.
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