Your Vehicle Is Paid Off | Should You Remove "Full Coverage"?

[@acrepairnearme]

I have 2013 $15,000 Range Rover sport and insurance full coverage is around $200/ months which is $2400 per year. For the last three years, I’ve paid $7200 and has no accidents. This year they increase it by 35%. Now I switch to just liability as the car value keeps going down and I don’t feel the insurance company will reimburse it the way I want it. It’s not fair that insurance company punishes good drivers with a high price increase.

[@hittz8331]

Its a shame we good drivers have to pay for the cancellations of others!!!! Im wrestling with the same decision that you have made.

[@southe101]

The problem is, if you get in an accident and it is not your fault, third-party insurance claims are a byotch. You will realize how sleazy the insurance companies truly are if you have to experience this.

[@JiraiyaSanninPervySage]

Yep they always drag ass and act like they don’t want to do anything for you.

[@feliciaglover1]

I agree, it’s like throwing away money to the insurers.

[@CarrieFinley-g1m]

What do you mean?

[@robertwhite2792]

I have, my car is a 9 year old Chevy Spark with low mileage. I was T-boned after I came over railroad tracks and was crossing the street that ran parallel to the tracks. I told my insurance carrier about it. They told me that since I only had liability that they would not talk to me and I was on my own. The other persons carrier kept blaming me for the accident even though she had admitted to causing it in the police report. It took me a month and a half to get my car into the shop. Lesson learned, sue for as much as you can get. The cops in this town violate the intersection all the time, they don't know what a right of way is.

[@aarongarcia1101]

Yea, I already used this uninsured motorist TWICE now!

[@NativeNewYorkCityGir]

THANKS for taking the time to share such valuable info.!

[@heritageadvises]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@HiddenGemindasunshine]

I just paid off a 32k 2018 Kia Optima sedan, and the Bluebook value is on 3k 😢 disgusting. I am taking off the full coverage as soon as the title transfers.

[@heritageadvises]

Oooof, ya, that is a tough pill to swallow. I just had something similar happen to me. Good luck!

[@feliciaglover1]

There you go honey, let these insurance companies have it, when they see people aren’t putting up with their slick tactics, then may be they will come around and be more forthcoming coming , and fair about handling business.

[@vmobile890]

Is when value of the replacement very affordable or car or truck easy replaceable when want same.

[@curtcoltharp3719]

It requires a premium vs value decision. I insure a 20 year old diesel pickup because their values remain high and my premium low. I have a newer Camry sedan that I don’t cover because any hit makes it a total loss and it’s not worth much and I would be lucky to get $2,500 for it. The one coverage that you should never drop is uninsured/under insured motorist.

[@borg386]

So if of your car is not very valuable. Should you have full coverage collision? And if not, should you at least have insurance to cover medical for you and the other party if an accident is your fault? My wife says we need to keep our full coverage collision insurance in case we our car hets ruined. Buty car is only worth around 3k, and my deductible for collision is $1,500. It seems I should only keep the medical insurance rather rhan the colision also, because they probably wouldn't even givee much if my car was totaled. Any advice?

[@JOHNSMITH-rq6nw]

if your monthly insurance payments are more then 10% of the value of the car then its time to change to third party insurance

[@feliciaglover1]

I don’t see the point in keeping full coverage? You have people hit your car, and if you have to many claims out you cannot fix, or restore the car. They don’t pay anyway, if you have to many claims. It’s like throwing away money, to the insurance companies, when you could just save on your own.

[@CarrieFinley-g1m]

I agree. Took me years later, but I agree.

[@user-zt8nc6gj1o]

I have a second hand car of 6000$, I am so confused if I need the full coverage. Please do comment.

[@chacaloredo451]

can i take it of full coverage if i am still paying a loan?

[@hemidesign]

Nope, all the insurance companies will ask you every year a proof of full coverage from your financed car.. if you don't have, they can take your car or default the loan completely

[@merveilmeok2416]

Accidents happen everywhere, even in some people's driveway 😂 but if you live in the short list on this article: "The Cities Where You’re Most Likely To Get In A Car Accident" article written by Christy Bieber, J.D. (Forbes, October, 2023), then the factor of full coverage insurance must be a good idea.

[@timothythompson4036]

Also used car values have skyrocketed. Even if you have an old car it could still be worth $15000. That would be a big loss.

[@heritageadvises]

100%. Great point. Thanks for chiming in and sharing your advice.

[@marktweet7395]

Banks are pros at this game! Multi car discount! Can’t have umbrella policy! Get ready!

[@JOHNSMITH-rq6nw]

BOILS DOWN TO RISK RISK HOW COMFORTABLE YOU ARE

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

I just risk it and self-insure. Only have liability on all 4 of mine. Too expensive for a chance I crash my own car. If someone else crashing into me, their insurance will pay unless no insurance then I have uninsured motorist insurance. "If something happens to vehicle you pay". Not 100% true if someone else hits you, their insurance pays at least in my state. If I run it into a tree, hopefully it's still drivable and I'll drive it with a dent.:)

[@Support_Ad_Blocker]

If you have a decent vehicle, then keep full coverage. If you bought a POS (which is most of them), then no.

[@coolroy4300]

If you never make a claim and the value of the car is constantly going down why insurance go up every year ?. Am I paying for other peoples mistakes like a good democrat 😂

[@hemidesign]

yep.. perfect answer!

[@america2revolt]

Yeah, but you are only responsible for your vehicle if you are the cause of the accident.