Your First Car And The Insurance That Will Follow

By Graham McKenzie

The second largest purchase that most people will make in their lifetime is the purchase of a new vehicle. This falls directly behind purchasing and wning a house. The main difference is that statistics show that whilst people might change their house two or three times in a lifetime, the same owner will change vehicles at least ten times if not closer to twenty.

The law requires that every car on the road fall under basic or compulsory insurance. The law requires this insurance in the event of an accident where you are at fault with other vehicles. Your insurance will cover the damages done to other vehicles in the accident. The insurance will not cover your vehicle because you were responsible.

The law requires that every car on the road is insured, which leaves you no choice but to take out compulsory insurance unless you want to get fined or imprisoned heavily for ignoring the insurance. Compulsory insurance only covers the other vehicles involved in the accident if you are the one held responsible for the accident.

Buying a car for the first time is a big step in a man or woman's life. However it also comes with some risk and more expenses.

Not only will you be paying a lot of car payments and such, but also expenses for repairs and the small chance it might be involved in an accident.

However if you are covered by comprehensive car insurance, the damages are covered by the insurance agency.

Insurance premiums are calculated on an annual basis, and should run at around 6% of the replacement value of your car.

Insurance premiums are calculated on an annual basis, and should run at around 6% of the replacement value of your car. A lot of people will gladly cover that amount to insure much stronger protection from the insurance company.

These desirable goods might include radios, disc players, GPS systems, mobile computers, and other expensive items inside or outside the car. Comprehensive car insurance will protect all of that with the right policy.

As you can see, ignoring comprehensive car insurance is a grave mistake. Save yourself the hassle and spend a little extra every year on your insurance policy. - 29969

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