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submitted: May 13th 2008 | by: ChrisChanning | Total views: 4 | Word Count: 581 | |

It is required to have some form of auto insurance in most states throughout the U.S. However some states do not require this. Instead some states will charge an annual fee that must be paid to the state for each vehicle owned.

There can be penalties you may have to pay if you do not get auto insurance. The penalties can vary from state to state but they normally include a fine of some sort, license or registration suspension and even revocation, and also you could sever jail time in some states. Normally, the lowest form of insurance required by law is third party insurance.

There are several different coverage plans to choose from when getting car insurance. One type of coverage is known as liability coverage. Liability is available through combined single limit or a split limit policy. A combined single limit combines bodily injury coverage with property damage under one single combined limit. A split limit splits the two into two different payments. Coverage that is provided for an insured's vehicle involved in an accident is known as collision coverage. This coverage provides payments to repair a damaged vehicle or provide payment of the cash value if the vehicle is unable to be repaired.

A vehicle that is covered by damage from something other than a collision is covered by comprehensive coverage. Comprehensive coverage covers damage from things such as theft, vandalism, weather, and fire. Loss of use coverage, or rental coverage, is yet another coverage plan. Loss of use coverage provides payment on rental expenses associated with an insured vehicle in need of repair due to a covered loss.

Car towing coverage, or roadside assistance coverage, is the last form of coverage. In the past a car insurance companies normally would only pay for the cost of a towing if it is related to an accident covered under the policy of insurance. The car towing coverage, however, pay for non-accident related tows. Non-accident related tows include things such as mechanical issues, flat tires, and running out of gas.

There are a few factors that can determine the cost of insuring a vehicle. Men generally have higher rates to pay compared to women. This is because male drivers tend to have higher involvement in accidents then women do. Age can also affect how much you pay on car insurance. Generally teenagers with no driving record have higher car insurance premiums. If a teenage student has a good academic record it is possible for them to get a discount from their insurer. It is also common that insurance premiums will start to drop around the age of 25.

Excess payments are fixed contributions you must pay whenever your car is repaired under your car's insurance policy. There are two different types of excess payments: voluntary excess and compulsory excess. Compulsory excess' are the minimum excess payments that your insurer will accept for your policy. The minimum can differ based your driving record, personal details, and your insurance company. A voluntary excess is the extra amount that you can pay in the event of a claim on your policy. If you choose to pay a bigger excess then your insurer can offer you a lower premium.

When you're deciding on insurance for your automobile it is important to remember all the things listed above. You should choose the coverage plan that you feel is right for you. If you choose to not get auto insurance then be careful because there can be consequences that follow.

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