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What are all these coverages listed on my auto insurance policy?
"I was looking at my car insurance because my rates keep going up and I see all these costs for different optional coverages: comprehensive, collision, rental reimbursement. Do I really need all this coverage if it is optional?"
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you are still making payments on the car, the lender generally requires that you keep full coverage (comprehensive and collision) on the vehicle until it is paid off. Even if the car is paid off, you may want to keep some or all of this coverage in place, depending on the vehicle’s value and condition.
Collision coverage
pays for damage to your vehicle caused by hitting another vehicle or object, regardless of fault. Comprehensive coverage
pays for damage to your vehicle that’s the result of fire, theft, vandalism, falling objects, and some other non-collision causes.Rental reimbursement coverage
helps pay for the cost of a rental vehicle while your vehicle is being repaired as a result of a covered claim. Some repair shops offer a free rental vehicle if you use them for your insurance claim, so you may be able to remove rental from your policy.You can also look into adjusting your collision and comprehensive deductibles to reduce your insurance cost, as long as you still meet the minimum requirements of your lienholder.”
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