Saturday, October 25, 2008

Car Insurance

By Susan Reynolds

Accidents can happen to anybody's car and in South Africa besides accidents there are a large number of incidents occurring. Therefore it is wise for individuals to ensure that their car is properly insured. Most people are not aware of the type of car insurance that they ought to take so as to suit their unique requirements. There are a number of points to be considered when deciding on insurance for your vehicle.

Some of these factors include the type of vehicle, the number of years the vehicle has been in use, its mileage etc. If you fail to provide your insurance company with full and accurate information while purchasing your insurance your policy would be invalid, and criminal charges filed.

It's crucial to understand, to save on insurance for your car, that calculated premiums differ from each other, because they are based on several factors. Plenty of websites have all the information about saving on insurance premiums and how to get multiple quotes. Also often the insurance rates for female drivers are cheaper as compared to those for men since women tend to be more conscious of safety and drive for shorter distances and tend to have less number of accidents.

When a car accident occurs, it is crucial to obtain thorough information regarding the names and other details of witnesses, drivers, as well as their insurance details, in order for claims to be processed smoothly. It is also important that the insurer is notified immediately about the event of accident.

It is important that the car is in roadworthy condition otherwise insurers might reject the claim if it is found that the car was damaged at the time of the accident. For this reason, one must take appropriate care of one's car. Be aware that basic car insurance does not cover items found inside the car, such as car radios or CD players.

For particular additional premiums, these must be specifically mentioned in the contract. In order to find suitable insurance for a car that meets your specific needs, the best idea is to take a look at a number of different companies and gather quotes.

A wise individual realizes the importance of saving money on low premiums and it can be beneficial to deal directly with insurers than allowing a broker to take a decision in this respect.

With the correct information and after meeting multiple insurers the individual can surely select a policy that would meet his requirement and also help to save money on the insurance cost.

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