Why Car Insurance Is a MUST!

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By: Graham McKenzie
Submitted January 8th 2010 & consists of 365 words.
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Buying a car, especially your first, is the second largest purchase you will ever make following a house. It’s hard to think about it in that manner, because it suddenly raises the flow of your blood and you begin to think about how important your vehicle is to your assets. Is it well protected?

The law requires that every car on the road is insured. Basic insurance or compulsory insurance only covers any other cars for damage and repairs in an accident that is defined as your fault. If your car is also damaged, the costs will come out of your own pocket.

Most people are aware of this and cannot afford to pay for the high car repair costs or for a new vehicle if the old one is damaged.

A vehicle is a valuable asset and one you should always maintain to protect. You would make a very unwise move not to. You don’t want to be viewed as stupid do you?

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 have the common sense to take out comprehensive coverage, your vehicle is protected under several forms of damage and even theft.

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

If you are buying your first car, this is especially important. Chances are you are young and somewhat inexperienced as a driver. Comprehensive coverage will protect your vehicle from one minor mistake you might make or from theft, especially if your vehicle contains a lot of desirable goods for thieves.

Comprehensive car insurance will cover anything from accidents where you are at fault, to accidents where no one but yourself was involved, or cases of theft. It’s very important to cover yourself from damages incurred via theft.

Not taking out comprehensive insurance is a disaster waiting to happen. If you really have any wits, you will understand the small annual insurance premium is well worth the expense.

Graham McKenzie is the content Syndication Manager at Insurance123.co.za South Africans leading car insurance information portal

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