How Much Will My Auto Insurance Company Pay If My Car Is Totalled?
Reader’s Question:
My sister was berating me why I bothered on getting comprehensive auto insurance. I have told her the many benefits and she seems convinced. She was even surprised to find out that my auto insurance will pay for my car if it was stolen or totaled. She asked how much I’d get for the car if this happens and this was one question I can’t answer. How much, indeed?
Cynthia
Levittown PA
Hello, Cynthia, how nice of you to advocate the advantages of getting comprehensive auto insurance. Like your sister, there are many others who do not feel the need to get comprehensive auto insurance and end up having to suffer the effects of a vehicular accident or theft or similar unfortunate events involving the vehicle.
If your vehicle is totaled or stolen, your comprehensive auto insurance will pay you its fair market value in Pennsylvania . To get your car’s fair market value, you should look around and see how much a similar car would cost in PA. When you do this, be sure to factor in the make and model of your car, mileage, and how long it’s been used so that you can get a fairly accurate estimate of its fair market value. This will be a considerable sum but if it is still on loan, the amount will be somewhat less than your loan balance. This is the time for gap insurance to come in. Gap insurance will pay for that difference and will enable you to use your money in getting another car. If by any chance you are interested in gap insurance, you get free quotes from this site by entering your zip code.
Good that you have turned your sister into a believer. The world needs many others like you and your sister!
Do I Need To Have Auto Insurance On A Car I Seldom Drive?
Reader’s Question:
I’ve always wanted to be a journalist since I was a kid. And now, I’m living my dream! Although I have just started, I can tell that this is what I’ll be doing for a long time. Trouble is, I travel all the time! I have a car, insured in Pennsylvania, which I rarely use. Is it wise to keep this auto insurance? I really barely use the car, you know.
Jean
Philadelphia PA
How amazing for you, Jean, to live the dream you’ve always had! I’m sure that your lifestyle has drastically changed because of all that traveling, not to mention the hours required of your job. But, nothing beats passion! I’m sure you don’t mind the changes because like you said, you’ve always wanted to be a journalist! Great!
You know, Jean, it’s all about risk. Whether or not you want to keep your existing auto insurance should be determined by how much risk you are comfortable at. True, you may use your car very so often, but remember that accidents can happen anytime, no matter how long or how infrequent you’ve been on the road. What you can do is perhaps let somebody else – a family or a friend – use your car and enroll him or her as an authorized driver? This however will entail costs so you should also consider if you will be willing to take this option.
Another option is to reduce the coverage so you can reduce your premiums as well. If you feel that because you are on the road less frequently and will therefore require less coverage, then you can look at other auto insurance packages that cost less but with reduced coverage. You can get free quotes from this page by entering your zip code in Philadelphia.
Lastly, you can check with your insurance company if they offer discounts for reduced mileage. Many insurance companies in Philadelphia offer this kind of discounts and it will be beneficial for you to check if yours does.
It’s not necessary to stress yourself with these things, Jean. I’m sure that your local insurers will be more than happy to assist you. The important thins is that you’re living your dream.
I will certainly look out daily for you in the papers!
Affordable Auto Insurance For Retired Person In Pennsylvania?
Reader’s Question:
My wife and I are both retired. We need to cut our auto insurance premiums. How can we get more affordable car insurance in Scranton, Pennsylvania? Thanks for you help!
Edward
Scranton, PA
To find more affordable car insurance in Scranton, Pennsylvania, you have come to the right place, Edward. If you and your wife have safe driving records, make sure your new insurance carrier knows it. Safe driving records make the search for affordable car insurance much easier.
Another factor that can contribute to affordable car insurance is recording your driving mileage history. Again, the more information you provide that reduces the carrier’s risk, the more affordable car insurance rates will be. If your vehicle does not have anti-theft devices, purchase and install them.
Edward, if you and your wife travel, you might consider taking your car off the road and storing it while you travel. When you do, notify your carrier. This will further lower your affordable car insurance policy.
To begin your search for the most affordable car insurance policies available to residents of Scranton, star by completing the inquiry request form on this site. This 21st century tool will help you shop for affordable car insurance and you will soon receive multiple presentations that you can study in the comfort of your home. What could be better? Learn about affordable car insurance and do it at home. That is a hard formula, to beat. Good luck, Edward.
Do I Have to File An SR22 Insurance Form?
Q: Do I have to file an SR22 insurance form if I only drive once a week?
A: Sorry to say, but if you feel liked driving at all on a legal license, then you have to file an SR22 insurance form no matter how often you drive. Since you drive rarely, though, you would probably be able to get a low mileage discount from car insurance companies. The requirements for qualifying for a low mileage discount vary, so it also depends on how far you drive every day. Some companies discount you at five thousand miles a year, and others will discount you at ten thousand miles a year or less, so you should consider this when you;re looking for a car insurance policy.
Another thing you can do is, since you aren’t driving very often and so are at less than the usual risk for getting into an accident, you can lower your car insurance coverage and save a whole lot of your premium just from that. Cut your coverage down to at least liability, unless your financing or leasing your car, and if possible cut it down to a little above the minimum state required liability. Taking these two pieces of advice can help you file an SR22 insurance form while keeping it cheap at the same time.
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