Collision Insurance In Ontario Explained

Collision insurance is an optional type of coverage that provides you with protection to help cover the costs of damages if your vehicle is in an accident by hitting another car or object.

It provides financial assistance towards vehicle repairs or replacement if it is a write-off. Your liability plan covers the cost of damage to other vehicles and property damaged in the accident.

The need for this policy depends on your driving situation. Most drivers have it to reduce financial risk and have peace of mind. Without it, you would need to pay for repairs or replacement if at-fault accident.

This coverage pays for losses caused when an insured vehicle is involved in an accident with another object, including another vehicle, or rolls over." Object" includes: another vehicle or a trailer that is attached to the vehicle that is covered by your policy; the surface of the ground, and any object in or on the ground, says FSCO.

The damage to your vehicle that it will cover includes :

• A accident with another vehicle or another vehicle colliding with your automobile.
• A trailer attached to another vehicle
• A hit and run if the incident is reported to the police.
• Colliding into a road sign, a street light, the ground, an embankment, or other stationary object.

Collision only provides coverage for auto accidents. It does not provide benefits if an object hits your vehicle. For example, a tree falls on on it during a storm, it would be through comprehensive insurance.

Here is what you do not have coverage for :

• Damage when your vehicle is stationary
• Damage to another drivers car
• Medical costs

Whether or not adding collision coverage to your car insurance quotes is worth it for older vehicles depends on if it makes financial sense. Ask yourself :

• Vehicle value : Consider dropping it if annual premiums and deductible costs more than 10% of your vehicle.
• Coverage amount : Consider how much do you currently pay annually
• Deductible amount compared to vehicle value : What is the difference between the deductible and value? Does it make sense to file a claim for your insurer to cover the cost of repairs?
• Financial situation : Can you handle taking on the costs of repairs or a new automobile?

Crunching the numbers is the only way to know for sure if it's worth adding or removing it from your policy.

There are a few situations where it may make more sense to keep the added protection. They are :

• You don’t have the funds to buy a new car : If you can't afford to replace your automobile, it is reasonable to keep the protection.
• You are leasing or financing : If you have a vehicle lease or loan, it may be part of the terms.
• You have a history of accidents : The added protection can help cut costs on your claims and premium.
• You don’t like taking risks and would rather have peace of mind : Having it part of your Ontario car insurance will make the claims process easier.

The cost of adding collision varies based on your provider and other factors. This includes your driving history, current value of your vehicle, and your deductible amount.

A deductible is a mandatory part of adding collision to your policy. As with standard automobile insurance, you can choose the value. The higher the deductible you choose, the lower your premium cost - you only pay this amount if you file an accident claim.

Most insurers offer a $500 deductible. It can cost anywhere from $100-$1,000 depending on the plan. Speak with our team today to see how much collision will affect your monthly payments.

Collision is not mandatory, while liability is. Third party liability insurance provides protection against claims of damage and injuries to people and property. Collectively they provide you with better overall protection when driving.

Both provide protection against damage to your vehicle, however, collision is for accidents and comprehensive insurance is for damage caused if your automobile is parked (fire, vandalism, weather etc).