How much do
I need?
Questions to ask yourself and your agent:
How
high should my liability coverage limits be?
No one can predict exactly how much you would have
to pay if you were to cause an accident. Ask yourself
how you would pay for any damages exceeding your
coverage limits. The higher your limits are, the
more likely your policy will be able to pay all
of the damages.
How
high or low should my collision and comprehensive
deductibles be? Higher deductibles lower your
premium but increase the amount you must pay out
of your own pocket if a loss occurs. Ask yourself
how much you are willing to pay in order to save
on premium.
Should
I carry collision and comprehensive coverage?
You may be required to carry collision or comprehensive
coverage if your vehicle is leased or financed.
As your cars value decreases, you might consider
dropping these coverages and pocketing the savings
on premiums. Consider, though, if the savings are
enough to offset the risk of footing the entire
cost of repairing or replacing the vehicle.