Auto Insurance for Teenagers Texas TX

Reader’s Question:

My son keeps insisting that I get him a sporty vehicle for his birthday. He’s still a new driver and I’m kind of concerned for his safety, too. I mean, some of his friends here in Texas can get pretty rowdy. How can I get auto insurance for the boy in a non-expensive way?

Ashley

Dallas, TX

Howdy there, Ashley! New teenage drivers, especially the boys, are a tricky lot. I have one myself, and boy, was he persistent. There are quite a few things that you should remember as a parent. First, it is going to be your wallet that will bail the boy out of trouble. Second, it is still within your parental rights to be concerned of safety. Third, well, auto insurance is pretty tough on young male drivers due to some statistics that they’re highly prone to car accidents.

Whether you are in Texas or in other states, auto insurance will always be that necessary drain. But you can find ways to go around this, and I’ll tell you about the common strategies. You can try the usual route of adding your son to your current auto insurance. You can also talk to your auto insurance company or agent if they recognize some driving schools to get discounts. Some auto insurance companies also look for this. Then there is the ultimate sacrifice– I know you want to give the boy a nice fast car for his birthday, but having a car with a better safety rating will earn you points with the auto insurance companies. The car doesn’t have to be brand-new, so you won’t be pressured to get collision coverage. Then you can also try getting more deductibles to reduce the premiums.

Collision Auto Insurance Coverage Dallas Texas

Reader’s Question:

Hi I’m Andre from Dallas, Texas. My mom has been pushing me to get collision insurance for my car. Personally, I’d rather not spend for more than I have to on something I may not use. Is he right to ask me to buy more insurance? Do I need this?

Andre

Dallas, TX

Hi Andre, I’m pretty sure your mom down in Dallas, Texas means well. I think to help you to decide, you will first need to understand what this type of automobile insurance is. We get insurance to protect ourselves, our family and the people around us. We also get insurance to protect our possessions that are of value to us. Now collision insurance, specifically covers our vehicle in cases of accidents that occur wherein the owner is found to be at fault. Meaning, if you bumped your own car either against another car or anything else, read: tree, fence, post, etc. In the event that this happens, your insurance will pay according to the fair market value of your car.

There will also be a deductible which is the share that will come from your personal stash to pay for the repairs. In case of a total wreck though, what the automobile insurance companies give may not always cover for the cost of replacing your car. You’re right, you don’t need to buy Collision Insurance as it is not a requirement by law. Although, if you bought your car through a dealership or used a loan to buy the car, these third parties may require you to get one. If this is still not the case, you may want to get this insurance if you have a relatively pricey vehicle that you may not be able to repair or replace on your own should something happen.

Non Owners Car Insurance Dallas Texas TX

Reader’s Question:

If I am driving a Dallas Texas company car, do I still need car insurance?

John

Dallas TX

All automobiles on the road should have insurance by the car owner. Your company is responsible for ensuring that the company car that you will be driving has insurance.

In case of an accident, usually the insurance follows the automobile, so the car’s insurance is used as the primary ; your insurance will be used for secondary insurance if the damages exceed the limits of the automobile’s insurance. Typically if you do not own a car, you are not required to have your own auto insurance.

usually it is suggested that you carry a non-owners insurance policy so you will have coverage when you operate other people’s vehicles. This will provide you additional insurance in the event that the car owner’s policy limits are too low.

You need to contact your company’s insurance carrier in Dallas Texas to determine the specifics of the car insurance policy on the company car and how much coverage is provided for you when you operate the car.