My Car is in Storage Does it Need Insurance?

A car crash on Jagtvej in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

We all know that having a good insurance policy for your car when your out and about not only protects your car but it also protects the people injured in the accident. What if your car is damaged while in your driveway and your not even driving it? How does your insurance coverage work. What's is covered then?

If your involved in an accident and your car is damaged you may put your car in storage  waiting for repairs. Do you need to carry insurance? You may have a second car that you drive very little or not at all. Should you still have insurance for it? The answer to all these questions is yes and you need to find some discount insurance quotes.

For any period of time where your car is not going to be on the road you still need insurance because your car can be subject to collisions, vandalism, or theft. You should make sure you have the correct car insurance coverage by contacting your insurance provider and inquiring what insurance is available for your particular situation.

Your rates for storage insurance could be much lower than your regular car insurance coverage. You should also check with your states insurance commission and see if you are even required to carry regular auto insurance.

This also applies to vehicles you only drive at certain times of the year like RV's, motorcycles, and other seasonal vehicles. 

Your insurer may only say you should carry your comprehensive coverage because it covers theft, fire, and other damage that does not result from driving the vehicle.