It is a nightmare scenario for many in Reading, Myerstown, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, Robesonia, Wernersville, PA, and the surrounding areas, finding out that their vehicle has been stolen. And while reporting the theft is a primary action to be taken, you should next be talking with your independent insurance agent from Stubbs Insurance Agency. Why? Because your insurance will likely cover it as a total loss, as long as you have comprehensive coverage as part of your auto insurance. For those who are financing a vehicle, or others who own their vehicle but want to have full coverage, comprehensive coverage as part of your auto insurance is what covers this kind of loss. Talk with our team today about your auto insurance to be sure that it includes comprehensive coverage as part of the full policy so that you won’t be left out in the cold.
Comprehensive Protection Isn’t Always Required
While there are required minimums for each state when it comes to auto insurance policies, comprehensive insurance isn’t one of those requirements. For a vehicle that is financed, the lending institution will likely require that you have full coverage, which includes comprehensive insurance. However, if you own your vehicle outright, comprehensive coverage isn’t required, but in many cases it is definitely helpful, especially for a stolen vehicle.
Comprehensive coverage is designed to cover damage to your own vehicle, and stealing your vehicle counts as damage; in fact, most insurance companies will list a stolen vehicle as a ‘total loss’ for purposes of what they will pay out to the policy holder. Even if the vehicle is recovered, there may still be damage done and that will be covered by comprehensive coverage.
How To Help Prevent Vehicle Theft
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to worry about theft, but that’s not the world we live in. There are steps that clients can take to help prevent theft of a vehicle. First, protect your keys or key fob so that they won’t be taken to easily take your vehicle. Whenever you leave your vehicle, lock it up to make it much harder for someone to steal it. You may also want to buy a car alarm that will go off if someone messes with your vehicle, drawing attention that they don’t want. And park in well lit areas, and if you have a garage space, use that to add a layer of protection against vehicle theft.
Having a vehicle stolen is never a fun thing to realize in Reading, Myerstown, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, Robesonia, Wernersville, PA, and the surrounding areas, but with the right auto insurance coverage you can get at least some of your investment back. Stubbs Insurance Agency is your local independent insurance agency that has years of experience working with clients who have had their vehicles damaged, vandalized, and even stolen. Contact us today to review your auto insurance to make sure you have comprehensive coverage as part of the policy.