Fact
vs. Fiction: Uncovering auto
insurance myths
Like a teenager eager to try
a new video game, playing
before reading the rules,
many drivers buy insurance
without really understanding
what they're buying.
In the rush to feel covered,
they can skip the details.
That can lead to frustration.
Following are five insurance myths discovered from
claims filed here in North
Carolina, Robeson County,
Cumberland County, Bladen
County, Hoke County, Fayetteville,
Red Springs, Maxton, Pembroke,
St. Pauls, Lumberton:
Myth: I bought full coverage
so everything's paid for.
Reality: There is no such
thing as full coverage. In
most states, only liability
insurance is mandatory. There
are a lot of other coverage
options out there, so select
what you need and can afford
based on your personal situation. At Miday, we strive to offer the best insurance in the Carolinas, because we want to consider the customer's level of risk, at their price point, in the insurance equation.
Myth: I need three estimates
before my wrecked vehicle
can be repaired.
Reality: Not necessarily.
Very few insurers actually
require this, although some
might. If you decide to use
a shop that's in an insurance
company's network of pre-approved
shops you may just have to
get an estimate from that
shop. And being a local agent that is near to you, we are sure you can find a body shop that will repair your auto to your satisfaction.
Myth: My insurance premium
always increases if I'm
involved in an accident.
Reality: It depends. Your
rate can increase, decrease
or stay the same. The information
about your accident is combined
with other information about
you, your car and your driving
history to determine your
rate. Here at Miday Insurance Agency, we can offer options amoung insurance products ranging from the cheapest insurance, at bargain prices, that carry many discounts and coverage types, to more comprehensive plans with broad coverage for personal auto, commercial auto, and business risk.
Myth: If I lend my car to someone
and he/she crashes it, I’m
covered.
Reality: Not so fast. If you
or your friend don't have
optional physical damage coverages,
damage to your vehicle generally
won't be covered. That's why it important to have experienced professionals who can explain the types of coverages you ask for and for your unique situations.
Myth: If I buy a new car, my
auto insurance company automatically
knows; and my new car is covered.
Reality: No. Most insurance
companies require that you
notify them or your agent
within a specified number
of days. Generally, you have
30 days to add the new vehicle
to your policy.
Insurance can be complicated..
It's not something people
deal with every day. So the
more informed you are, the
better choices you'll
make.
To learn more or to quote your insurance, call: 910-843-9919, text: 910-843-9919, or email Miday
Ins Agency.
Link
to Auto Insurance Buying Guide
produced by the Department
of Insurance |