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Home > Blog > Collision vs. Comprehensive Coverage
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022

Collision vs. Comprehensive Coverage

While some states require you to have specific coverage for your vehicle, most state laws don’t require you to have both collision and comprehensive coverage. As such, you may be wondering what the differences are between the two and which policy is best for you. Read on to learn more.a man and a woman taking a selfie in a car

The Basics

Collision and comprehensive coverages provide financial safety nets in the event that your vehicle is physically damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced. Although these coverages are generally not required by state laws, they can reduce your financial hardship during a loss.

Also, if you are financing a loan for a car, your lender will most likely require both collision and comprehensive coverage as part of your car insurance policy.

Collision Coverage

Collision coverage may pay for the cost to repair damages to a vehicle due to an accident, either with another vehicle or an object. Typically, you will collect only the actual cash value of your car versus the replacement cost value. Gap insurance protects you in the event you owe more than your vehicle is worth.

  • Collision coverage is generally the most expensive portion of a car insurance policy.
  • Premiums are based on a number of factors, including your deductible, driving record and the type of car you drive. If your driving record is fairly clean (no or very few tickets or accidents), your premiums will be lower because you are less likely to have a collision.

Comprehensive Coverage

Comprehensive coverage may pay for damage to your vehicle that is caused by theft, vandalism, fire, natural disasters or hitting an animal.

  • Comprehensive coverage generally comes with a deductible and the insurer will typically only pay as much as the vehicle is worth at the time of the incident.
  • To calculate how much your car is worth, look up the Kelley Blue Book value or the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Official Used Car Guide value. If your car is low in value, the yearly premiums for comprehensive coverage may not be a sound investment.
  • Comprehensive coverage has many limitations, so it’s best to review your policy carefully to make sure you are properly covered.

Cost-savings Strategies

If you’re looking for ways to save money on your premiums, consider the following strategies:

1.      Establish a solid credit history.

2.      Maintain a clean driving record.

3.      Install an anti-theft device in your vehicle.

4.      Avoid getting speeding tickets or any other traffic violations.

Now that you know the basics of each type of insurance, you can make an informed insurance decision.

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