Friday, March 20, 2009

Auto Insurance Advice for Snowbirds

By Chimezirim Odimba

When winter approaches, countless will flee to where there is warmth. Several will hop on an airplane and won't be seen again until the flowers begin to bloom. These people leave behind homes and also vehicles.

The thought of paying for car insurance for a full year for a car that will only be driven half of the year seems like a waste of money. It is true, much of what is paid into insurance is there to protect you in the event of an accident. Nevertheless, some of it is also present in the event that damage is brought to your car.

A number of things must be measured in a auto insurance policy. Such things as collision; liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and comprehensive coverage are also part of it. With the exception of comprehensive; the rest offers coverage in the event of an accident.

Comprehensive protects your vehicles from other things such as vandalism, flooding, fire, and theft. Even if a vehicle is not left out in the open it can still suffer damage.

It is a good idea to speak with the representatives from your insurance company and ask them a few questions. Maybe you can defer some of your insurance since you will be away. It is in no way a reasonable suggestion to terminate your total policy entirely.

Some states don't allow people to suspend a portion of their insurance coverage. The reason for this is that there is a certain amount of coverage that is required by law. Deferring it, in some states, is similar to allowing a lapse.

At the time you'd want to restore your insurance, you would likely have some problems. A number of insurance companies are plainly not enthusiastic about doing this.

Full coverage insurance is necessary for cars where there is an outstanding loan. Contact the individuals that you have your loan with, maybe they can be of assistance. Provisions can often be created in some cases.

Even if you are rejected, follow through with your payments anyways. The consequences will not be worth it later. Once there is a period with no insurance, it is hard to get it again. This will appear on your credit score as a negative entry. Plus, you probably won't have the equivalent payments that you had up to that time.

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