Can I Claim Bad Repair Work As Comprehensive Claim?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If you have comprehensive or collision coverage,

you can file a claim for repairs, but only if it was caused by a covered event

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What is a comprehensive deductible?

As a reminder, a comprehensive deductible is

the amount that you have to pay out-of-pocket when filing a comprehensive claim

. For example, if a hailstorm causes $5,000 in damage to your car and you have a $1,000 deductible, your insurance company will only pay $4,000 for the repairs.

What is an example of a comprehensive claim?

Comprehensive coverage covers losses like theft, vandalism, hail, and hitting an animal. For example,

if you are driving and hit a deer, the damage would be covered under comprehensive coverage.

How does comprehensive car insurance work?

Comprehensive car insurance generally lives up to its name.

It'll cover you for a wide range of damage caused by an insured event like an accident, theft and weather events

(think hail, fire and storms including cyclones). It also has your back if you cause any damage to someone else's car and property.

What does comprehensive mean in insurance?

Comprehensive insurance coverage, also known as “other than collision” coverage, is

a car insurance coverage that can help pay the costs of damage to your car for non-collision related claims

. For example, it can help pay for damages caused by hail, theft, fire or hitting an animal.

Will a comprehensive claim raise my rates?

Comprehensive claims (events beyond your control)

They remain on your record for a period of years (typically three, but can vary by state) and

could raise your insurance rate

. But, because you have no control over these, insurance companies may not raise your rate as much as they will for an at-fault accident.

What are comprehensive claims?

Comprehensive land claims, sometimes referred to as modern treaties,

arise when First Nation rights and title have not been dealt with by treaty or through other legal means

.

What is an unreported comprehensive claim?

Unreported claims refer to

insurance claims where the losses have been incurred but have not been filed or reported to the insurance company

. This usually happens in the liability, health, and life insurance industries.

Is it better to have a $500 deductible or $1000?


A $1,000 deductible is better than a $500 deductible if you can afford the increased out-of-pocket cost in the event of an accident

, because a higher deductible means you'll pay lower premiums. Choosing an insurance deductible depends on the size of your emergency fund and how much you can afford for monthly premiums.

What is the difference between a comprehensive and collision deductible?

Collision Deductible applies to losses from Impact that causes damage to your vehicle. For example, a collision with a vehicle, hit and run, etc.

Comprehensive Deductible is referred to as Other than Collision. Damage to your vehicle not caused by collision

.

What is comprehensive vs collision deductible?


Collision coverage pays for your vehicle's damage if you hit an object or another car. Comprehensive insurance pays for non-crash damage, such as weather and fire damage

. It also reimburses you for car theft and damage from collisions with animals.

Can I drive any car with comprehensive cover?

The car you want to drive must be covered by an existing insurance policy and you must have permission to drive it.

Driving other cars cover is usually only available on a comprehensive car insurance policy

, so if you have third party (or third party, fire & theft) cover, you won't be covered to drive any other cars.

Is CTP included in comprehensive?


Comprehensive insurance and CTP insurance do not cover the same things

. Comprehensive aims to protect vehicles and property, but CTP protects people and not the vehicle or property.

Can I drive any car if I am fully comprehensive?

Driving Other Cars (DOC) insurance isn't usually included as part of a fully comprehensive policy. Unless your policy states otherwise,

you'll only be able to drive your partner's car if they've added you as a named driver or have a family or any driver car insurance policy

.

What does comprehensive cover include?

Comprehensive car insurance – also known as fully comprehensive – covers

damage to yourself, your car as well as compensating a third party if you are involved in an accident

.

Which of the following is a reason your insurance may be revoked?

1.

Lying on your insurance application

. 2. Failing to pay your insurance bill on time.

Does a comprehensive claim raise rates Geico?


Comprehensive claims will not increase your rates

.

How do I know if I have accident forgiveness progressive?


Log in to your policy or call us at 1-866-731-8075

to see if accident forgiveness is available and included in your policy.

Will my insurance go up if I claim for a windshield?

Does a windscreen claim effect your renewal premium?

The majority of insurers won't increase your renewal premium if you make a claim for a windscreen repair or replacement

. Just remember that there's always an exception to every rule and you might be the unlucky exception.

Will a non fault accident affect my insurance?

Unfortunately, yes it does.

In many cases, your premiums will go up after you've declared a non-fault claim to your insurance provider

. This is because certain circumstances surrounding the accident, even if it wasn't your fault, may lead to more accidents in the future.

What's the difference between comprehensive claims and specific claims?

Comprehensive claims are based on Aboriginal peoples' traditional use and occupancy of the land. Specific claims are based on assertions that the government failed to deliver specific obligations under treaties, other agreements, or the Indian Act.

How are comprehensive land claims settled?

Comprehensive claims are based on the traditional use and occupancy of land by Indigenous peoples who did not sign treaties, and were not displaced from their lands by war or other means. These claims, which are settled

by negotiation

, involve the two territories and the northern parts of some provinces.

What is comprehensive coverage Canada?

Comprehensive coverage.

Pays for the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle up to the actual cash value if it's damaged by other unexpected situations

—such as falling or flying objects, vandalism, fire, theft or attempted theft, a natural disaster, or a riot or civil disobedience.

What is moderate damage to a car?


Large dents, deep scratches, and similar structural damage to your car

are often considered moderate damage. As a rule of thumb, you most likely have moderate damage to your vehicle if the collision caused your airbags to deploy.

How do I make a comprehensive claim?

How Do I File a Claim? If you believe you need to file a claim against your comprehensive insurance policy, you should

call your insurance agent or an insurance representative to provide notice of the damage and tell them a claim is coming

.

What are comprehensive losses?

Comprehensive loss means

loss arising from any cause other than collision

. Breakage of glass, or loss caused by missiles, falling objects, fire, theft, larceny, explosion, earthquake, windstorm, hail, water, flood, malicious mischief, or vandalism, riot or civil commotion is included in this coverage.

Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali is a financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has worked for major banks and investment firms, and has a wealth of knowledge on investing, real estate, and tax planning. Ahmed is also an advocate for financial literacy and education.