Advantage Auto Insurance
As your independent agent, we are here to support you through all life’s transitions – such as starting a business, getting married, adding a teen driver or insuring your retirement condo.
Our quote system can help you save money on car insurance, regardless of your driving record. Read on to discover six essential coverages that can be included in your policy to safeguard your assets and reduce costs.
1. Comprehensive Coverage
Your insurance costs are determined by a variety of factors, such as the age and mileage of your vehicle, driving record, where you live, financial situation and more. Some elements are out of your control while others reflect lifestyle decisions which you have the power to modify.
Comprehensive coverage protects your car against damage caused by events beyond your control, such as hail, fire, flood, theft and vandalism. It even covers animal-caused damage like deer. Comprehensive coverage can be especially beneficial if you drive an older vehicle that has lost much of its value over time.
2. Collision Coverage
Liability insurance only pays when you are at fault for an accident, while collision coverage pays to repair your car no matter who caused it.
Comprehensive insurance covers any auto damage you may sustain, such as vandalism or natural disasters. With this coverage, after paying a deductible, you can fix or replace your vehicle up to its actual cash value.
When leasing or financing your car, the financial company has the legal right to require that you carry comprehensive and collision insurance until the vehicle is paid off or returned. This is done in order to safeguard their interest in the automobile.
3. Medical Payments
Medical Payments coverage, commonly referred to as MedPay, is an auto insurance add-on that pays for medical expenses incurred by you and your passengers following a crash.
MedPay typically covers you, your family members and anyone else in the car that you have insured, regardless of who caused the accident.
It covers ambulance fees and emergency services, as well as specific diagnostics and treatments.
It can be a great way to cover out-of-pocket medical costs that might leave you with gaps in your health insurance. But it’s essential that you consider whether this coverage is right for you.
4. Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Uninsured Motorist Coverage can provide financial relief in the event of a car accident caused by an uninsured motorist. While this coverage is optional in some states, it should be taken into account by all drivers regardless of driving history.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage comes in two main forms, one for bodily injury and the other for property damage. Uninsured motorist bodily injury (UMBI) pays medical expenses that arise as a result of an auto accident while uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) pays repairs to your vehicle if an uninsured driver causes a collision. Split limit plans provide separate limits for each, while combined single limit policies offer one policy level that covers both.
5. Rental Reimbursement
If you’re unable to drive your own vehicle due to repairs after a covered accident, rental reimbursement can help cover the cost of a replacement car. This coverage is typically included on most insurance policies at an affordable annual cost of around $35 per year.
If you depend on a vehicle daily or don’t have another means of transportation, this type of coverage could be beneficial to consider. Furthermore, it’s an excellent way to get back on the road quickly after an accident or other circumstance where temporary access to a car may be necessary.
6. Emergency Roadside Assistance
Roadside assistance can provide a fast and affordable way to get back on the road if your car breaks down. Whether you have a flat tire, need fuel or are locked out of your vehicle, having access to this kind of assistance makes all the difference in getting safely back on the road.
For car insurance coverage, your auto insurer typically provides the cheapest option. Prices may differ by state, but on average it’s less than $20 a year per car.
