Reader’s Question:

Hi everyone! I’m having a hard time understanding the auto insurance quote that an agent gave me. He says it’s the minimum auto insurance requirement in Arizona. Can someone explain in simple terms what this actually covers?

Faith

Glendale, AZ

Hello there, Faith! I’d be glad to help you out.

For starters, the minimum auto insurance coverage required in Arizona are as follows: $15,000 per person of bodily injury liability insurance with a maximum of $30,000 per accident and a $10,000 property damage liability insurance. If you are found to be the person at fault in an accident, the bodily injury liability insurance will pay for the costs of medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering of the injured party. It will also provide legal defense if ever you get into a lawsuit resulting from the accident. On the other hand, the property damage liability insurance will cover the expenses for damage to another person’s properties, as well as any legal costs associated with the accident.

Aside from the minimum insurance required, I would also suggest that you look into getting some add-on auto insurance coverage for collisions and a comprehensive auto insurance, as well, to cover for any other thing that could result to the damage or loss of your vehicle.

Why don’t you give your agent in Arizona a call? I’m sure your auto insurance agent will be able to enlighten you on your auto insurance companies’ policies and processes, and this will aid you in making an informed decision before you actually pay for your auto insurance.

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Reader’s Question:

My girlfriend often borrows my car, and that’s totally fine with me. However, she’s uninsured, and I am. I just want to know if my full coverage auto insurance would cover her if I let her drive it around Phoenix, Arizona.

Christy

Phoenix, AZ

Hi Christy, the answer is No. Even if you have a full coverage, that auto insurance policy only covers you and not your friend. The same thing goes when you drive someone else’s vehicle; even if the vehicle you’re driving is not covered by a policy, it’s okay because you are insured and it is your name which is written in that auto insurance policy.

However, there is an exception when it comes to driving a vehicle that is considered as “regularly available” for use. For example, you have three cars in your house but only two are being used regularly. You will have to list those two cars in your insurance policy as “regularly available”. Let’s say you seldom use the third car for the reason that you prefer using the other two and that third car only comes as a “spare” in case the two cars break down or becomes unavailable simultaneously. You would have to list that car too as a “regularly available” vehicle because it is there and the frequency of your usage over it comes from your preference only. In case you fail to have it listed, and you mess up while driving it, you cannot expect your policy to cover you.

On the other hand, if you use another person’s car (let’s say your friend asked you to get something and use her car instead) your auto insurance policy would still cover your liabilities, personal injury protection, etc. You may want to run these added information by your friend as she would gain more benefit out of this than you would. You may want to refer to her your insurance agent there in Phoenix, AZ, so she could get the best explanation on the benefits of getting an insurance policy of her own.

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Reader’s Question:

Our neighbor damaged my son’s parked vehicle in Deer Valley, Arizona. Our neighbor’s car was not insured but he got insurance on his other car. Can we place a claim against the policy on the car that is insured? He was arrested for drunk driving.

Tim

Deer Valley, AZ

I do not think you could file a claim for the damages caused by the uninsured automobile against the car insurance policy of the other vehicle with insurance. Your neighbor is responsible for the damages.

To have the damages fixed in Deer Valley, Arizona you may see if you could place claims against your own insurance provider under your collision coverages.

Another option is to seek legal help to determine if you will have to take your neighbor to court and seek a judgment against your neighbor for the damages you sustained while he was driving drunk.

You may contact the Texas Department of Insurance online or call their consumer hotline at 1-800-252-3439 for consumer help.

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Reader’s Question:

If my teen daughter is not on my car insurance policy in Phoenix, Arizona and got into an accident, will she be covered?

Gary

Phoenix, AZ

In most cases there would not be coverage at all if your daughter is not on your car insurance policy and got into an accident. Insurance carriers have to be aware of the risk they are covering that is why many insurance providers require that all licensed household members be added on the car insurance policy. You should verify with your car insurance agent or insurance carrier to know exactly if this loss would be covered.

When a young driver gets their learners permit or drivers license you need to notify your car insurance company about their license status. I know we are all worried when it is time to insure our teenagers.

Comparison shop for young drivers prices would be able to help you get lower car insurance quote in Phoenix, Arizona. You can get some comparison prices for automobile insurance quotes here by just placing your zip code in the box above.

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Reader’s Question:

I just got my driver’s license but I do not have automobile insurance yet in Phoenix, Arizona. I just want to know if I drive my friend’s vehicle even though I do not have car insurance?

Jim

Phoenix, Arizona

It depends on the guidelines of the insurance provider of your friend’s vehicle you want to operate if you can drive their car legally and be covered by insurance. In most states both the car and the driver need insurance and in others just the car so you will have to verify with the Department of Motor Vehicles to check what your state requires with regards insurance coverage.

If you just got your driver’s license and reside with your parents they should tell their insurance provider of your licensing status in Phoenix, Arizona. Normally you would have to be listed to their car insurance policy to be properly covered. So if you are going to borrow your friend’s vehicle, it would be up to the terms of your friend’s car insurance policy whether you would be covered by their insurance.

Generally though, a person’s automobile insurance will cover those that the owner provides permission to drive the car but some car insurance policies have exclusions for covering certain people.

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Reader’s Question:

I was able to acquire auto insurance both Liability auto insurance and Comprehensive auto insurance in Flag Staff, Arizona AZ. I’m already familiar with this two. However, I’m not quite sure if I have knowledge about bodily injury insurance, can you please refresh me with this one?

Wilma

Flag Staff, AZ

With the current scenario in the public, I would say that all state requires all motorist and drivers to bring with them their drivers license and auto liability insurance policy. The only difference in every state I should say is the minimum coverage limits, which is set by respective state regulations. Bodily injury insurance is under definition of the liability insurance, it provides coverage for the expenses on medical issues, hospitalization and follows up check up regardless of which party you belong to. As long as your part of the accident, then you are part of the coverage.

Today hundreds and thousands of bodily injury insurance in Flag Staff, Arizona AZ are being updated by each policy holder. Your concern is a very sensitive topic that you need to discuss things with your insurance agent in Flag Staff, Arizona AZ. It’s best for you to do this way so that you can get the information you want first hand. Your insurance agent in Flag Staff, Arizona AZ will be willing to help you and could even cite example related to your concerns.

If you want to assess your auto insurance premium, you can use similar auto insurance sites and use the relevant form which can lead you to rates comparison charts for auto insurance in your area.

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Reader’s Question:

I have an auto insurance policy in Deer Valley, Arizona AZ and just recently I’ve included a rider on it known as uninsured motorist coverage. I was wondering, why do we have to get this rider? I think Arizona states regulation requires all motorists to get an auto insurance.

Reeve

Deer Valley, AZ

If we are going to base it in our laws and regulation in Deer Valley, Arizona AZ, it is clear that all drivers and motorist are required to have license and auto insurance with them. But I regret to say this to you that nobody in this world is perfect!

Several reasons behind that lead to some of us Americans to neglect auto insurance policy as required by the law. Number one reason is the economic curl, many Americans now wants to slash down their monthly expenses sacrificing auto insurance. The rider that you added which is the uninsured motorist will not only cover you from those uninsured motorist but also it will cover you from those under insured motorist. Normally they have auto insurance policy but only limited and do not include the damages as a result of the accident.

The uninsured auto insurance rider that you have will give you peace of mind during unexpected turn of events on an accident in Deer Valley, Arizona AZ. It covers you as the policy owner, all the names declared on your policy, and your passengers. It also provides payments for medical expenses, lost wages due to accidents at the same time you can also help those at fault uninsured drivers or underinsured drivers, the rider can pay the cost of the damage. This is a very good protection to keep you as the policy holder away from the court. It doesn’t matter how excellent this rider is, accident is accident and no one wants to get involve with it. You can shop for free quotes online to assess your options for auto insurance in Arizona. Just like any other insurance sites out there, this website can lead you to auto insurance rates comparison chart by using the relevant form.

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Reader’s Question:

Last summer when I had my vacation in Coconino, Arizona AZ. I attempted to rent a car but I was not able to get any insurance for the reason that I am below 25 years old. Since I started driving, my record is clean and thank God I was never been involve to any accidents. So, what’s their purpose or reason for denying my application?

Michael

Coconino, AZ

Sorry Michael!

Reaching the age of what we call the magical age is really fun, you are allowed to get your auto insurance and start traveling where ever you want to go. For young drivers which 18 – 24 years old you are restricted to get an auto insurance due to the fact that drivers at your age do not posses the best driving records. In Coconino, Arizona AZ auto insurance records would show that drivers at your age are the most involve in serious road accidents, and auto insurance companies hate this kind of records, it’s too risky for them.

When drivers turn 25 years old (magical age) the rates of their premiums decreases significantly, but you need to put this in your mind that lower rates are not only comes with age. There are several elements that make up the rates of a premium such as make and model of the car, age, driving history, and etc. This element that comprises the rate will be evaluated by the auto insurance companies and come up with your premium.

Sorry to say that you are not the only under 25 years old who experiences this kind of situation in Coconino, Arizona AZ. Just continue taking care of your good driving history and who knows how much discounts you can get at the age of 25. You can compare rates in your area by typing your zip code on the relevant form found on any insurance site like this one.

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Reader’s Question:

Next month I am planning to purchase a used car, but before I do so I would like to know if I would need to purchase car insurance first for that car in Glendale, Arizona.

James

Glendale, AZ

You would probably need to obtain car insurance before taking over the ownership of the used car in many states if this is your first car. If you have car insurance already and you are just replacing a car on your current car insurance policy in Glendale, Arizona the insurance coverage might insure your used car that you are planning to purchase for a few days. To be sure you will have to verify with your state laws and insurance carrier.

Keep in mind that Before you purchase a new or used vehicle you will need to contact your car insurance carrier to inform them about the vehicle you might buy. The insurance company should be able to give you a car insurance quote of what it will cost you to add the used car to your car insurance policy, which can assist you budget for your vehicle purchase. Your insurance provider can then let you know when you should give them a call and add the used vehicle you purchased so it will be properly covered.

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Reader’s Question:

I just want to know if I co-sign a loan for a vehicle in North Pinal Arizona and the primary driver causes an accident can I be held responsible in legal matters?

Tiffany

North Pinal, AZ

Generally, if you have your name on the title of a vehicle and are considered a co-owner then you have liability for the actions of anyone who drives the automobile. So if as a co-signer you had your name put on the registration or title of the vehicle then likely you will be considered a co-owner and therefore could be sought after if the main driver was in caused damages in an accident.

If you are not listed on the title of the car and only named on the loan then your risk of being involved in legal matters are not as great since you only signed to be financially responsible for the car or make payments if the primary signer fails to make payments timely.

I suggest that you contact a lawyer in North Pinal AZ that is familiar with Arizona liability laws and civil suits with regards to car accidents to know what liability you would have in your position as a co-signer on a car loan on which some else is the main driver.

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