Do I really need fully comprehensive car insurance ?

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00:00No, you do not automatically need fully comprehensive car insurance.

00:04It is most valuable when your vehicle is expensive to replace, financed-slash-leased, or you cannot comfortably absorb a

00:11major loss.

00:12The right choice depends mainly on your car's value, your financial cushion, your lender's requirements, and where you live.

00:191. Keep Comprehensive Plus Collision Asterisk usually makes sense for a newer or high-value vehicle,

00:25especially if losing the car would create a serious financial problem.

00:282. Comprehensive generally covers non-collision events such as theft, hail, vandalism, fire, and falling objects,

00:36while collision covers damage from crashes regardless of fault.

00:402. Drop Collision but keep Comprehensive Asterisk a potential middle ground for an older car that has relatively low market

00:47value

00:47but remains exposed to theft, weather, or vandalism.

00:51You would pay for damage caused by covered non-collision events but accept the risk of paying for your own

00:56crash damage.

00:573. Carry Liability Only Asterisk this can make sense when the car is old and inexpensive enough that replacing it

01:04yourself would not cause financial hardship.

01:07However, liability coverage does not pay to repair or replace your own vehicle after an at-fault accident.

01:13Your location matters significantly because minimum insurance requirements and insurance pricing vary by state or country.

01:20If the vehicle is financed or leased, the lender commonly requires comprehensive and collision coverage regardless of the car's age.

01:28A practical rule is to compare your annual comprehensive slash collision premium and deductibles with the car's current replacement value.

01:36If you could comfortably replace the vehicle yourself and the insurance cost is becoming disproportionate to its value,

01:43dropping some coverage may be reasonable.

01:46Otherwise, keeping it provides valuable protection against a potentially large, unexpected expense.

01:51Finally, remember that everything we discussed today is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

01:59Good luck to everyone and see you in the next video.

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