Jennifer Gaga : My car was towed to a auto repair shop due to an accident. The insurance company assessed the damage and totaled the vehicle. I have only liability coverage on the vehicle, will I be able to get the damage for the car.Also, I had a trailer hitch installed on the vehicle which is not part of the original vehicle makeup. I own the hitch assembly which is attached by 8 bolts. The shop adjuster refused to allow me to remove the assembly . My question is…can or are they allowed to deny me acquiring what I own from the vehicle? They want to charge me a tear down fee to remove it. It’s sitting on their lot. They said I can’t do “work” on their property. What should I do?

Comprehensive auto insurance is a requirement for Teen auto insurances

Response : Jennifer there are two issues to your problem one is whether you would get the auto damage coverage for your car presently when you do not have a comprehnsive auto insurance coverage. In cases like this it would depend upon who is at fault and if the opposite driver is at fault you would be paid by his insurance company for the auto insurance damage since it would fall in the dirveres third party property damage coverage. Please ring up your insurance company and ask them details about who has been at fault. If you are at fault 50% than you would be reimbursed 50% of your cost.

It is most advisable to have a comprehensive auto insurance coverage for teens or young drivers since they are more prone to accidents as per the statastics also. Secondly, if it is a new car it is better to pay a slightly higher premium and get your full coverage or comprhensive auto insurance coverage also. Once you compare auto insurance quotes online you will get cheap car insurance quotes quite easily.

Now about the shop repairer not allowing you to remove your own stuff, it would be best to ask the insurance company for support and clarify from them in writing that they give permission to you to remove your stuff. This is best since the insurance company might have already sold the salvage to the shop reparier and so he would not allow you to touch the property or work on his premises since he is responsbile. If you have coverage for the same under your home policy you can ask for a claim under your home policy.

Let me now if you have any further questions on teen auto insurance or cheap car insurance quotes.
Thanks.
Kamlesh

Gary Vee: If someone borrows my car are they covered under my policy?

Reponse: People are often confused as to who is covered under a standard auto insurance policy. There are typically only one or two names listed in the “Named Insured” section of an auto insurance policy, but that doesn’t mean that those are the only people who are covered under the policy. As a general rule, auto insurance coverage actually follows the vehicle, not the driver. So if your car is involved in an accident, the car typically receives the full coverage provided by the auto insurance policy, regardless of who is driving.

However, there are a few conditions that you will have to comply with:

Remember that your auto insurance policy would have to pay for the damage to the vehicle but if your friend has an auto insurance policy and he is named in the tort case or law suit for personal injury than his auto insurance policy will be the first payee. Also since a claim will be regeistered under your auto insurance policy, your auto insurance premium would be higher. Read on the blog how you can get cheap auto insurance and go for a quote. I am sure you will not be disappointed.

If you have another teenage driver under your roof who uses your car, he or she should be listed on your insurance policy even though your insurance rates may increase substantially. Technically, a teen who is not listed on your policy would still be covered if he or she had an accident. But your insurer could charge you retroactively for coverage on your teen from the date that your teen became a licensed driver.

If you have failed to declare your teen as a driver under the auto insurance policy some companies would consider it a misrepresentation and your policy would be void. It is best to inform the insurance company for any change in the status of drivers or any other changes which are material to the auto insurance policy.

Lisa: Tampa (Florida ) : My roommate had borrowed my car with my permission and she meet with an accident? What will happen will my car insurance premium increase? I do have full coverage on my car.

Response : Lisa, please do not panic. It is good that you have full coverage on your vehicle. Your auto insurance policy insures your vehicle, plus you, your relatives and anyone else you give permission to use your car.
If both of you have auto insurance, your insurance company will cover all but your deductible.
On the other hand, if your friend or family member causes an accident resulting in serious bodily injury and property damage, that friend’s or family member’s policy will cover the bodily injury liability, and your policy will cover the property damage caused by your car. As the car’s owner, your liability insurance also covers the cost of your legal fees in the event you are sued. However, if your liability limits are exceeded, the courts can appropriate funds from your home or other personal assets in order to recover the cost of damages. Liability coverage will not pay for damages beyond the limit for which you are insured.

If you lend your car to someone who does not have insurance, however, you are inviting trouble. If the damage your friend causes exceeds your insurance policy limits, the injured party can sue you for medical and property damage expenses.

Your car insurance premium will increase and you so please review car insurance.
All the best.
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