Saturday, April 18, 2009

How Much Utah Auto Insurance Do You Need?

By Steve Turner

State law mandates that all drivers in the state carry Utah Auto Insurance coverage. Many drivers are concerned though that they have sufficient coverage to protect them in a time of need.

If you are still making payments on your vehicle, your lender will require you to have full coverage auto insurance. Full coverage means that you meet the minimal requirements of the state insurance laws and add extra coverage for collision and comprehensive needs.

You will receive financial protection if you have full coverage, but it also provides the same to your lender. They want to have their investments protected too. If your vehicle is worth a lot of money still, but you are not still making payments, full coverage will help protect your investment.

You may consider dropping your collision coverage if your car is older or not worth very much money. However since comprehensive coverage pays for damages resulting from things such as fire and broken windows, it may be worth your investment to keep it on your policy.

Of course you have the option not to carry comprehensive coverage as well. But by having it you will have further peace of mind that you will have financial protection in an accident.

Changing the level of the deductible on your policy could save you a lot on your premium. Most insurance providers offer $500 deductibles but some will increase this up to $1000. The higher that you set your deductible the lower your premium will be.

If you are unsure of how much coverage you need talk with an insurance agent. Agents will be able to guide you in the right direction and ensure that you have the right amount of coverage for the best price.

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