Why Car Insurance Is a MUST!

The vehicle you have or will purchase is one of your largest purchases you will ever make, next to buying a house. You never really thought of it as that big of an investment did you? Statistics prove that an average homeowner will switch homes two to three times throughout a lifetime, while an average car owner will switch at least ten times, making your car and its insurance extraordinarily important.

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.

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.

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.

Of course you do not. But people will refer to you as stupid if you go out, are involved in an accident, and now have no means to cover the damages. Now you are walking or biking to work.

If you have no comprehensive insurance when such a calamity does strike, you are left out in the cold to fend for yourself.

That is why car insurance providers heavily recommend comprehensive coverage.

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.

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