Car insurance is mandatory in
every state of India. It can help you compensate the loss of huge sum amount
during accidents, natural disasters or man-made calamities. Driving a car
without valid car insurance is illegal in India. In case of death or bodily
injury to a third party or any damage to its car, the car cover policy provides
you with necessary compensation. Such type of vehicle insurance is known as
third party cover and protects you from any financial losses.
While third party cover takes
care only of the third person health, life or property damage repairs, a
comprehensive car cover protect your car from any man made or natural
calamities like terrorist attacks, theft, riots, earth quake, cyclone,
hurricane etc. in addition to third party’s claims/damages.
At times, car coverage could be
confusing and difficult to understand. There are certain guidelines that could
be followed by car cover buyers which help them choose car policy at cheaper
rates and best features. Car cover acts like a great friend at the time of
crisis. It covers the losses made in an accident and thus saves you from paying
out the huge sum from you.
Some benefits of car insurance
cover:
•Offers benefit to survivors when
an accident results in death
•Covers lawsuits, including legal
fees brought against you as the result of an accident. Covers the bills of
vehicle repairs due to damage cause in an accident.
•Covers damage to your car caused
by other than an accident such as fire, theft, flood, etc.
•Car insurance policies allow
premium discounts for theft or for owning more than one policy with the same
insurer.
•No claim bonus is offered on
renewals provided you fulfill certain terms and conditions. You can accumulate
and claim a bonus of around 50 to 60 % within a span of 4 -5 years.
While getting a car insurance
‘one-size-fits-all’ insurance policy doesn’t exist. Different people have
different set of needs for their cars. Internet is one medium which can help
you compare car
insurances under a single umbrella. It will help you not only choose the
right car cover but will save time and most likely, unnecessary waste of money.
It is good that you compare policies in terms of benefits & features,
discounts & deals, flexible payment options and hassle free claim
procedures.
One thing to learn while quoting
for car policy would be when it comes to deductible on your insurance, you
should know how much you will be able to afford. The higher the deductible, the
lower your insurance cost will be. Please understand that you pay this amount
if you do get into an accident, so if you don’t have an emergency fund, a high
deductible, will not make you financially sound in that crisis situation.
Also, understand that your car
insurance will cover only those things permanently attached to your vehicle,
like your car stereo, damage to seat covers, windows panes, dashboard etc. So,
if you keep your CD collection, laptop, sports equipment, or cell phone in your
car, you might want to consider the extra protection of a property insurance
policy. Take note of what coverage is included in the premium so that you can
compare quotes more accurately.