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Car insurance: the main points

Car insurance: the main points "You call on God, but you have to do it yourself". This proverb is very applicable to the topic of risk insurance. When you buy a car, you want to think only about the positive aspects of its use. And this is correct. However, you should not forget that a car is a means of increased danger and, therefore, increased responsibility. After all, its operation involves risks of harm to the vehicle itself, its owner, and third parties. Therefore, we hope for the best, but do not forget about the need to insure our liability (possible risks and losses). The legislator also thought about this, providing for mandatory forms of insurance for vehicle owners. In addition to compulsory insurance, no one deprives car owners of the right to additionally use voluntary insurance. In this section, we will consider in detail all the most important issues that may be related to vehicle insurance. Insurance is a rather specific type of activity. Therefore, bef...

What do I need to know about MTPL? Good drivers, if they know anything about MTPL, have never resorted to insurance companies. The main thing is that the policy is always in the glove compartment of the car. But what to do in case of a claim? MTPL is a mandatory civil liability insurance policy for vehicle owners. The peculiarity of MTPL is the compensation of losses and damages caused to another car, life and health of passengers. MTPL insurance rates are set by the state and it is forbidden to drive on the road without MTPL insurance. Universality and compulsory insurance The most important thing to know about the policy of MTPL insurance is that it regulates compensation for losses and damages that you, not the other party, caused to third parties - the vehicle, life and health of passengers who were in it. By insuring your third party liability, if you are at fault, you get rid of the burden of compensating for the damage caused. Losses caused by your actions to the other part...

How do insurers decide whether to total my car? A car insurance company's decision to total a car depends on the extent of the damage following an accident. Car insurance companies take into account several factors when deciding whether to total your car, including: Repair estimates List value Salvage value State laws, if applicable While each car insurance company approaches the decision differently, many insurers declare the vehicle a total loss if the estimated cost of repairs plus the salvage value equals or exceeds the car's actual cash value. The actual cash value is a car's fair market value – or, replacement cost less depreciation. Adjusters typically determine a car's actual cash value by looking to their company's proprietary database of values. Some insurers total the car if repair costs exceed a certain percentage of the car's actual cash value. Common thresholds for totaling a vehicle are 51 percent or 80 percent of the value, at...

Essential Summer Driving Tips

Essential Summer Driving Tips ENJOY SUMMER DRIVING IN THE UK WITH THESE SAFETY TIPS If you’re planning a staycation this year or intend on driving during the summer months, there are some simple things you can do to keep you and your vehicle safe. According to our survey, almost three-quarters of us (73%) are planning on travelling to a UK destination in 2018. London topped the list of UK tourist hot spots that Brits plan to visit, followed by the Lake District, Edinburgh and Cornwall. All of this means that many of us will be spending a lot of time driving so it makes sense to ensure you’re properly prepared in order to avoid problems associated with dry and hot weather. Before you set off Check your wipers and top up on windscreen washer fluid — debris and dirt on your windscreen are not just distracting in themselves but can also worsen the effect of any glare from the sun Keep a pair of sunglasses handy – these are essential for those really sunny days, but make sure...