Benefits of Buying Car Insurance?
Car insurance offers a host of benefits to its policyholders. The key benefits are as follows –
Helps You Stay Legally Compliant
Car insurance helps you stay legally compliant as according to Indian Motor Tariff, every car owner is mandatorily required to have at least a third-party car insurance policy. The absence of which is punishable with a fine of Rs. 2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months.
Protection Against Third-Party Liabilities
A car insurance policy helps you mitigate third-party liabilities such as bodily injuries, temporary/permanent disability, death, and property damage. While the compensation for third-party property damage is limited to Rs. 7.5 Lakh, there is no compensation cap in case of third-party bodily injuries, disability, or death.
Protection Against Own-Damages
A car insurance policy helps you keep yourself financially secured against the own-damage expenses of your car. Damages incurred in road accidents, natural calamities, man-made disasters, fire, explosions, vandalism, etc are covered under standalone own-damage as well as comprehensive car insurance plans.
Coverage Against Theft
A car insurance policy also provides coverage in case of theft of your car. In case your car gets stolen, your insurance company provides you with your car’s Insured Declared Value (IDV) which corresponds to the market price of your car.
Personal Accident Cover
With a car insurance policy, you can also get a personal accident cover of up to Rs. 15 Lakh which offers coverage in case of death, bodily injuries as well as disability of the policyholder in a car accident.