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Is it time for me to drop the collision coverage from my auto policy now that I'm working fewer hours?

My hours got cut at work and I am trying to find ways to save money. I've paid my car off, but it still has a value of around $9,000. Should I remove the collision coverage to save money?

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Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Since your car still has such an excellent value, you would only want to remove
collision coverage
 as a last resort. Look into these other options first:
  • Are you eligible for any discounts you are not yet getting?
  • Since you are working less, have you lowered the annual mileage on your current policy?
  • Does your policy carry extra coverages that you can remove, like towing or rental reimbursement?
  • Can you raise the deductible on your policy any higher to get a lower premium?
If the policy is still too expensive for you after pursuing the above options, it is time to look for
cheap car insurance
 elsewhere.
If your rate is still out of reach after all this, then remove the collision coverage. But it is better to have less insurance than no insurance. Once your situation improves, add the coverage back on as soon as possible.
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