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Understanding your car insurance policy

If you're looking for auto insurance, it's important to understand what deductibles and limits mean for you and your policy. Let's say you're in a covered car accident. Your deductible would be the amount of money you pay out-of-pocket before your policy kicks in. But, every policy type only covers up to a certain amount. This is called a limit.

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Let's say your car is damaged in a covered accident and will cost $5,000 to repair. Your chosen deductible is $500. This means you pay $500 and your insurance pays $4,500.

Keep in mind, choosing a higher deductible may mean you pay less for insurance now, but you may have to pay more later if you have an accident.

A woman who has just been in an accident stands next to her car on the curb, talking on her phone to get help.


A woman who has just been in an accident gets her car towed while she is on the phone.

Learn more about limits.

Now let's say you're in an accident where the other driver involved is injured, and you owe $57,000. Your chosen limit for bodily injury liability coverage is $50,000. This means insurance pays $50,000 and you pay $7,000.

Remember, choosing a higher limit may mean you pay more for insurance now, but it could save you money later if you have an accident.

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